# karunavr.com > AI-optimized mirror of karunavr.com containing 50 pages totalling 25,313 words of clean markdown content, structured data, and semantic HTML. Original source: https://karunavr.com/. Last updated: 2026-04-27T20:28:29.513Z. Each page is available as HTML (with JSON-LD structured data) and Markdown (text-only, ideal for LLMs and RAG). ## Homepage - [Unlearn your pain. Retrain your brain.](/site-root.html): We provide compassionate, evidence-based solutions to people suffering from chronic pain. Using proven neuroplastic pain management techniques, state-of-the-art technology, and personalized coaching, we help patients retrain their brains and unlearn their pain in just 12 weeks., We provide compassionate, evidence-based solutions to people suffering from chronic pain. Using proven neuroplastic pain management techniques, state-of-the-art technology, and personalized coaching, we help patients retrain their brains and unlearn their pain in just 12 weeks. (554 words) ## Articles & Blog Posts - [Chronic Pain: How Did We Get Here?](/blog/2019/06/07/chronic-pain-how-did-we-get-here/index.html): I had the great fortune to work as a physical therapist under Hubert Rosomoff, MD, a neurosurgeon and a pioneer in pain medicine. Dr. Rosomoff believed that chronic pain was generally a nonsurgical condition that should be treated within the rehabilitation model., I had the great fortune to work as a physical therapist under Hubert Rosomoff, MD, a neurosurgeon and a pioneer in pain medicine. Dr. Rosomoff believed that chronic pain was generally a nonsurgical condition that should be treated within the rehabilitation model. (992 words) - [Self Regulating the Brain and Neurofeedback](/blog/2016/06/21/self-regulating-the-brain-and-neurofeedback/index.html): We break up the world into concepts and labels in our everyday functioning. When we walk down the street, we label the car as a car. We cross someone on the street and label them as a woman and it’s associations., We break up the world into concepts and labels in our everyday functioning. When we walk down the street, we label the car as a car. We cross someone on the street and label them as a woman and it’s associations. (600 words) - [This is Your Brain in Virtual Space](/blog/2016/06/24/this-is-your-brain-in-virtual-space/index.html): This is Your Brain in Virtual Space, This is Your Brain in Virtual Space (467 words) - [Q&A with Jennifer Murphy, PhD](/blog/category/uncategorized/index.html) (257 words) - [Karuna Labs Virtual Embodiment Training for Chronic Pain](/blog/2018/08/16/karuna-labs-virtual-embodiment-training-for-chronic-pain.html): Source:, (99 words) - [Paper Review: Source-space EEG neurofeedback links subjective experience with brain activity during effortless awareness meditation](/blog/2016/05/24/paper-review-source-space-eeg-neurofeedback-links-subjective-experience-with-brain-activity-during-effortless-awareness-meditation.html): Judson Brewer ran a study to test whether source-localized EEG neurofeedback could follow effortless awareness in novice and expert meditators., Judson Brewer ran a study to test whether source-localized EEG neurofeedback could follow effortless awareness in novice and expert meditators. (265 words) - [Neuromatrix Model of Pain](/blog/2017/03/08/neuromatrix-model-of-pain/index.html): Cognitive-related brain areas – How we assign meaning to an experience. Same stimulus and different meaning, Cognitive-related brain areas – How we assign meaning to an experience. Same stimulus and different meaning (202 words) - [Q&A with Jennifer Murphy, PhD](/blog/tag/8bit/index.html) (221 words) - [Imagining: How Graded Motor Imagery Fits](/blog/2019/07/09/imagining-how-graded-motor-imagery-fits/index.html): Imagine having chronic, persistent pain. Twenty to 25% of Americans have it. They cannot find an answer. They have been around the block with their pain, consulting surgeons, therapists, body-workers, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and other specialists., Imagine having chronic, persistent pain. Twenty to 25% of Americans have it. They cannot find an answer. They have been around the block with their pain, consulting surgeons, therapists, body-workers, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and other specialists. (505 words) - [Q&A with Jennifer Murphy, PhD](/blog/2019/11/08/qa-with-jennifer-murphy-phd/index.html): At Karuna Labs, we are pioneering a new approach to managing chronic pain in the face of increasing opioid dependence/addiction and expensive and invasive surgical treatment., At Karuna Labs, we are pioneering a new approach to managing chronic pain in the face of increasing opioid dependence/addiction and expensive and invasive surgical treatment. (148 words) - [Understanding the Terminology of Mind-Body Medicine and Chronic Pain](/blog/understanding-the-terminology-of-mind-body-medicine-and-chronic-pain.html): A scientific appreciation of the interplay between mind and body is relatively new to Western medicine, and as such various authors have used different verbiage over the years., A scientific appreciation of the interplay between mind and body is relatively new to Western medicine, and as such various authors have used different verbiage over the years. (622 words) - [Can VR Change Your Sense Of Self?](/blog/karuna-labs-can-vr-change-your-sense-of-self/index.html): With the popularity of immersive virtual reality growing, it’s time we looked at the power behind this technology and begin to understand how it affects our sense of self., With the popularity of immersive virtual reality growing, it’s time we looked at the power behind this technology and begin to understand how it affects our sense of self. (613 words) - [Is Pain Catastrophizing Hindering your Recovery?](/blog/tag/psychology/index.html) (76 words) - [[Is Pain Catastrophizing Hindering your Recovery?](https://www.karunalabs.com/blog/is-pain-catastrophizing-hindering-your-recovery)](/blog/tag/interview/index.html) (76 words) - [Is Pain Catastrophizing Hindering your Recovery?](/blog/is-pain-catastrophizing-hindering-your-recovery/index.html): If you’re a person with chronic pain, ask yourself how often you experience the following sort of thoughts: “I feel like I can’t stand it anymore,” “I want this pain to go away so badly,” “I can barely think of anything else and it overwhelms me,” “I’m afraid this pain will only get worse?”, If you’re a person with chronic pain, ask yourself how often you experience the following sort of thoughts: “I feel like I can’t stand it anymore,” “I want this pain to go away so badly,” “I can barely think of anything else and it overwhelms me,” “I’m afraid this pain will only get worse?” (1,066 words) - [Virtual Reality Treatment for CRPS](/blog/tag/chronic-pain/index.html) (104 words) - [Virtual Reality Treatment for CRPS](/blog/tag/virtual-reality/index.html) (104 words) - [Virtual Reality Treatment for CRPS](/blog/tag/karuna-labs/index.html) (75 words) - [Virtual Reality Treatment for CRPS](/blog/tag/complex-regional-pain-syndrome/index.html) (75 words) - [Virtual Reality Treatment for CRPS](/blog/tag/crps/index.html) (75 words) - [Virtual Reality Treatment for CRPS](/blog/virtual-reality-treatment-for-crps/index.html): I use a very effective treatment for CRPS called visual mirror imagery (VMI). VMI uses a mirror box to hide the body part with CRPS. The patient then moves the opposite side body part which is placed in front of a mirror on the box., I use a very effective treatment for CRPS called visual mirror imagery (VMI). VMI uses a mirror box to hide the body part with CRPS. The patient then moves the opposite side body part which is placed in front of a mirror on the box. (1,075 words) - [Demystifying Chronic Pain: Exploring Predictive Processing Theory](/blog/decoding-chronic-pain-unveiling-predictive-processing-theory-through-the-cosmic-lens-of-science.html): In the realm of science, new theories often arise like unexpected stars in the night sky, shedding light on previously perplexing phenomena. One such theory, known as Predictive Processing, is casting its illuminating glow on the enigmatic realm of chronic pain., In the realm of science, new theories often arise like unexpected stars in the night sky, shedding light on previously perplexing phenomena. One such theory, known as Predictive Processing, is casting its illuminating glow on the enigmatic realm of chronic pain. (619 words) - [glossary/index.html](/glossary/index.html) (1 words) - [privacy/index.html](/privacy/index.html) (1 words) - [blog/green-light-to-move/index.html](/blog/green-light-to-move/index.html) (1 words) - [blog/index.html](/blog/index.html) (1 words) - [about-2/index.html](/about-2/index.html) (1 words) - [About KarunaHOME](/about/index.html): Curious what KarunaHOME is? Learn about Karuna Labs and how our chronic pain program can help you get relief from a wide variety conditions. Our 12-week multidisciplinary KarunaHOME program fuses revolutionary technology, neuroscience-backed techniques, and personalized coaching to help you recover , Curious what KarunaHOME is? Learn about Karuna Labs and how our chronic pain program can help you get relief from a wide variety conditions. Our 12-week multidisciplinary KarunaHOME program fuses revolutionary technology, neuroscience-backed techniques, and personalized coaching to help you recover faster with no surgery and no drug intervention. (660 words) - [The role of the basal ganglia in the CRPS and in a virtual reality treatment for CRPS](/blog/the-role-of-the-basal-ganglia-in-the-crps-and-in-a-virtual-reality-treatment-for-crps.html): I use a very effective treatment for CRPS called visual mirror imagery (VMI). VMI uses a mirror box to hide the body part with CRPS. The patient then moves the opposite side body part which is placed in front of a mirror on the box., I use a very effective treatment for CRPS called visual mirror imagery (VMI). VMI uses a mirror box to hide the body part with CRPS. The patient then moves the opposite side body part which is placed in front of a mirror on the box. (1,077 words) - [KarunaHOME for Providers](/providers/index.html): KarunaHOME leverages proven neuroplastic pain management techniques and functional rehabilitation methods to help your patients restore function in just 12 weeks. Plus, our team takes care of the paperwork so you don't have to., KarunaHOME leverages proven neuroplastic pain management techniques and functional rehabilitation methods to help your patients restore function in just 12 weeks. Plus, our team takes care of the paperwork so you don't have to. (1,657 words) - [Frequently asked questions](/faqs/index.html): Get answers to your frequently asked questions about the KarunaHOME multidisciplinary program, which chronic pain conditions we address, and more., Get answers to your frequently asked questions about the KarunaHOME multidisciplinary program, which chronic pain conditions we address, and more. (1,182 words) - [KarunaHOME for Health Systems](/health-systems/index.html): The 12-week KarunaHOME program can save you time and money by helping your patients heal faster. Our program leverages proven neuroplastic pain management techniques and functional rehabilitation methods. It is safe and entirely drug-free, with no risk of drug interactions and no need for surgical i, The 12-week KarunaHOME program can save you time and money by helping your patients heal faster. Our program leverages proven neuroplastic pain management techniques and functional rehabilitation methods. It is safe and entirely drug-free, with no risk of drug interactions and no need for surgical intervention. (1,497 words) - [KarunaHOME Fear Avoidance Belief Training (FABT)](/workers-compensation/index.html): KarunaHOME is a Fear Avoidance Beliefs Training (FABT) Device for Workers’ Compensation Patients. Learn more about how KarunaHOME works., KarunaHOME is a Fear Avoidance Beliefs Training (FABT) Device for Workers’ Compensation Patients. Learn more about how KarunaHOME works. (815 words) - [What Is Predictive Processing? A Simple Guide for Chronic Pain Sufferers](/blog/what-is-predictive-processing-a-simple-guide-for-chronic-pain-sufferers.html): Have you ever wondered why pain can stay in your body long after an injury has healed? Or why some movements feel scary even when doctors say your tissues are okay? To understand this, it helps to learn about something called predictive processing . Your Brain Is a Prediction Machine Predictive, (764 words) - [Neuroplasticity and Chronic Pain: Unlocking the Connection](/blog/neuroplasticity-and-chronic-pain-unlocking-the-connection.html): Chronic pain is a phenomenon that affects millions of people around the world. Whether it's a lingering backache, shoulder pain, or persistent headaches, this ongoing discomfort can significantly impact a person's quality of life., Chronic pain is a phenomenon that affects millions of people around the world. Whether it's a lingering backache, shoulder pain, or persistent headaches, this ongoing discomfort can significantly impact a person's quality of life. (693 words) - [How KarunaHOME works](/how-it-works/index.html): The 12-week KarunaHOME Program works by leveraging proven neuroplastic pain management techniques paired with revolutionary technology and personalized coaching to retrain the brain. Discover what our safe, non-invasive, drug-free program can do for you., The 12-week KarunaHOME Program works by leveraging proven neuroplastic pain management techniques paired with revolutionary technology and personalized coaching to retrain the brain. Discover what our safe, non-invasive, drug-free program can do for you. (1,125 words) - [10 Ways to Treat Chronic Pain Without Opioids](/blog/10-ways-to-treat-chronic-pain-without-opioids/index.html): Chronic pain affects millions of people worldwide and can severely impact quality of life. Traditionally, opioids have been prescribed to manage pain, but these medications come with risks, including dependency and addiction., Chronic pain affects millions of people worldwide and can severely impact quality of life. Traditionally, opioids have been prescribed to manage pain, but these medications come with risks, including dependency and addiction. (721 words) - [KarunaHOME for Individuals](/individuals/index.html): Suffering from chronic pain? Learn how you can benefit from the our 12-week multidisciplinary program. Using proven neuroplastic techniques and functional rehabilitation methods, KarunaHOME helps you unlearn your pain and reclaim your independence without surgical intervention or drug interactions., Suffering from chronic pain? Learn how you can benefit from the our 12-week multidisciplinary program. Using proven neuroplastic techniques and functional rehabilitation methods, KarunaHOME helps you unlearn your pain and reclaim your independence without surgical intervention or drug interactions. (1,495 words) - [How Your Brain Can Change to Help Your Pain: Understanding Neuroplasticity](/blog/how-your-brain-can-change-to-help-your-pain-understanding-neuroplasticity.html): Many people think pain only comes from an injury in the body. But pain also comes from the brain . One very important idea in pain science is called neuroplasticity . This big word simply means this: Your brain can change Your brain can learn new patterns Your brain can also “unlear, (632 words) - [What are Psychophysiologic Disorders?](/blog/psychophysiologic-disorders-and-their-connection-to-chronic-pain-and-illness.html): A psychophysiologic disorder (PPD) refers to physical symptoms that arise from and are influenced by the mind and emotions rather than a specific organic cause in the body. Essentially, the psychological factors can lead to actual physical symptoms., A psychophysiologic disorder (PPD) refers to physical symptoms that arise from and are influenced by the mind and emotions rather than a specific organic cause in the body. Essentially, the psychological factors can lead to actual physical symptoms. (667 words) - [Embodied Cognition Theory… How we perceive the world through a biospychosocial lens](/blog/embodied-cognition-theory-and-how-it-applies-to-chronic-pain.html): Embodied cognition is a theoretical perspective in cognitive science and neuroscience that emphasizes the critical role that the body plays in shaping the mind., Embodied cognition is a theoretical perspective in cognitive science and neuroscience that emphasizes the critical role that the body plays in shaping the mind. (675 words) - [Exposure therapy to treat fear-avoidance and improve function](/blog/exposure-therapy-to-treat-fear-avoidance-and-improve-function.html): Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a well-established psychological treatment that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors., Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a well-established psychological treatment that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors. (665 words) - [Active Inference. What is it and how does it help with my chronic pain?](/blog/active-inference-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-help-with-my-chronic-pain.html): Active inference is a fascinating concept in cognitive neuroscience that helps explain how our brains perceive, think, and interact with the world. Let's break down this complex idea into something more digestible., Active inference is a fascinating concept in cognitive neuroscience that helps explain how our brains perceive, think, and interact with the world. Let's break down this complex idea into something more digestible. (636 words) - [Patient testimonials](/testimonials/index.html): Read patient success stories for how KarunaHOME was able to address chronic pain conditions like CRPS, low back pain, phantom limb pain, and more. Learn how to live a more pain-free life with KarunaHOME by Karuna Labs today., Read patient success stories for how KarunaHOME was able to address chronic pain conditions like CRPS, low back pain, phantom limb pain, and more. Learn how to live a more pain-free life with KarunaHOME by Karuna Labs today. (350 words) - [Why for Chronic Pain and How to Heal](/blog/why-for-chronic-pain-and-how-to-heal/index.html): As a pelvic PT for 25 years, founder of PelvicSense, and a certified chronic pain rehabilitation practitioner, I and many other healthcare professionals have excellent news about healing chronic pain., As a pelvic PT for 25 years, founder of PelvicSense, and a certified chronic pain rehabilitation practitioner, I and many other healthcare professionals have excellent news about healing chronic pain. (654 words) - [Common Indications](/common-indications/index.html): KarunaHOME helps patients manage a variety of centralized pain conditions, including CRPS, fibromyalgia, low back pain, and more. Learn more about the common indications we address., KarunaHOME helps patients manage a variety of centralized pain conditions, including CRPS, fibromyalgia, low back pain, and more. Learn more about the common indications we address. (171 words) - [Contact Us](/contact/index.html): We'd love to hear from you. Contact us for more information about the KarunaHOME chronic pain relief program or to see if you qualify for a free consultation., We'd love to hear from you. Contact us for more information about the KarunaHOME chronic pain relief program or to see if you qualify for a free consultation. 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