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Cognitive Functional Therapy
Also known as CFT
This approach, often enhanced by chiropractic care, targets the beliefs, fears, and associated behaviors (both movement and lifestyle) of each individual. It guides the patient to understand that pain is not a reflection of damage, but rather a sensitized structure influenced by hypervigilance and negative beliefs, fear, lost hope, anxiety, and avoidance—often linked to maladaptive (provocative) movement and lifestyle behaviors.
Incorporating patient inclusions, this method utilizes motivational interviewing to highlight discrepancies between beliefs and behaviors, recognizing that the most effective solutions are often discovered by the patients themselves. This strategy is behaviorally focused, exploring various movement options through visual feedback to help individuals reestablish their body schema and relearn the foundational aspects of relaxed, normal movement. It empowers individuals to gradually confront the activities they fear or avoid, conditioning them if they are weak. This approach encourages engagement with exercise and an active lifestyle tailored to their personal preferences and goals.