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Curable is an online pain psychology program.
Modern research tells us that recurring pain is caused by multiple complex and interconnected factors. Treatments like drugs or chiropractic try to target some of the chemical or structural issues, but these issues are only part of the equation when it comes to recurring pain.
It is now well-accepted by pain researchers that factors in our brain - such as the way we think and behave - play a major role in how physical pain recurs. The brain and nervous system create patterns around these thoughts and behaviors, and the cycle of pain gets programmed in. So even if pain started with a physical injury or illness, if it persists for a long period of time then it's likely that the brain has started to play a more significant role.
Fortunately, the cycle of pain can often be “de-programmed” as well. Curable educates and trains chronic pain sufferers about this.
The entire program takes place online via a personal computer, tablet device, or smartphone and is delivered via a virtual pain coach. Curable is compatible with almost every device - Apple, Android, Windows, and more. Simply visit curablehealth.com/clara to get started.
Every Curable user gets access to Clara, a virtual pain coach. Interacting with Clara is like text messaging a friend. Except in Clara’s case, it’s a friend who wants to talk to you about your pain, has a lot of scientific information at her fingertips, and sends you interesting new lessons and exercises that can help you understand the cycle of pain that may be going on your brain.
Each one of Clara’s lessons or exercises lasts anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes. At the outset, Curable is designed for users to go through one lesson in a day, three days a week. The time between exercises is as important as the exercises themselves for your mind to process what you've learned.
But the pace is really up to you. There is no correlation between the total number of exercises you complete - or how quickly you complete them - and when you will begin to experience relief. To get the most from the program, you are encouraged to take your time to really understand each lesson, and honestly dig into the factors that may be contributing to your recurring pain. Racing through the program to “feel better faster” will not work.
In a survey of Curable users, some have reported a reduction to zero pain within just 3 weeks of using the app. While others have seen a gradual decline that has taken months of practice and patience. Everybody’s experience with pain is totally unique, and therefore everybody’s journey towards relief is different as well.
The biopsychosocial approach addresses pain from multiple angles: physical, psychological, and emotional. It uses what scientists know to be true about the connection between the brain and physical pain signals in order to change these signals over time. Think of it as “re-orienting your brain” or “reversing the cycle of pain.” Curable guides users through biopsychosocial lessons and techniques. To create Curable, we have taken the hard work of many doctors and researchers over the past 40 years and packaged their principles into an app.
The biopsychosocial approach is based in the understanding that the brain has a much greater influence over physical sensations in our bodies than we once thought. Modern pain science and medical research tells us that the body’s pain system is quite complex and interconnected - involving physical factors (such as genetics and hormones) and non-physical factors (such as the thoughts and emotions contained in our brains).
When it comes to recurring pain, the brain, nervous system, and body have locked into a painful cycle. The biopsychosocial approach educates pain sufferers on the patterns and habits that might be reinforcing the painful cycle, and the powerful new patterns and habits that can break it.
The biopsychosocial approach has helped millions of people get rid of the real, physical pain in their bodies. For more information on this approach:
No. Chronic pain can be excruciating, and it results from real physical changes that are taking place in the body. There is nothing "imaginary" about the pain that is taking place. Pain can often start after a physical injury that causes tissue damage, but as time passes and the tissue heals, the pain may stay.
Often the brain become involved in this perpetuation of pain. As one famous pain researcher says: “Pain does not exist until the brain says it does.”
You will never have to change anything you do not wish to change. At the very least, Curable will educate you on a different way to think about your relationship with your pain.
But you may consider honestly self-evaluating the type of thought and behavior patterns that could be contributing to your pain, and making changes to those pain-creating thoughts and behaviors.
If you want to improve your quality of life and pain, and you’re willing to put in some time and effort, then Curable could be for you. Although it can help with many aspects in your life, Curable was developed to help with chronic pain, which is any pain that has lasted or has been reoccurring longer than 3 to 6 months. However, all users are strongly encouraged to consult their doctor before starting any health program, including Curable.
Curable does not ask or encourage you to make changes to your medication regimen. As with all decisions regarding medication, you should consult your doctor before making any changes.
Curable was founded by three people who formerly suffered from chronic pain. Each of Curable’s founders got rid of their pain through the methods that Curable delivers, all at different speeds and in different ways. They realized that there were millions of others who could benefit from the approach, and thus Curable was born. Curable is supported by many of the most prominent doctors who practice biopsychosocial pain medicine, including Dr. John Stracks at Northwestern Memorial in Chicago. In fact, it was Dr. Stracks who helped one of our founders eliminate her migraines, sciatica, and knee pain. Read about our full team here.
To enjoy the full Curable program you need one of the following devices, and an internet connection:
Curable syncs across these devices too. So you can do one lesson on your tablet, the next on your computer, and another on your phone...and Curable knows where you’re supposed to be at all times.
You have 24/7 direct email access to the Curable team for any and all questions you may have. These questions could include how you are supposed to do a certain exercise, what a certain lesson is supposed to mean, technical issues with the software, and more. Our main goal is to help you feel better, so it’s never a bother responding to user questions.
We take your privacy very seriously. Read a more detailed description of our privacy policy here.
Yes! Curable has been designed to be as user-friendly as possible, and Clara is there to guide you through all of the tools and techniques. Plus you can redo any lesson or exercise at any time by using the roadmap part of the app. In addition, Curable staff is always on call to answer any questions you have.
We strive to help everyone who subscribes to Curable feel less worried about their pain and to have hope for relief (if they haven't experienced symptom reduction) within their first month. If you are subscribed to the annual subscription plan and haven't experienced any quality of life improvements around the one month mark, please complete a quick form to submit your refund request at curablehealth.com/refundrequest. As long as you appear to have put in an honest effort by returning to do the exercises, we will refund your subscription fee in full.
Keep in mind that many people start to experience pain relief after 30 days. So even if you haven't experienced physical pain relief but have noticed other improvements in your life - be that less worry about the pain, feeling more knowledgeable about yourself, or still hope for relief - then we would encourage you to continue your journey.
Please note that our money-back guarantee applies only to purchases made on the Curable website or Google Play. Refunds for iOS in-app purchases are subject to Apple’s discretion and 14-day limit.
The most common reason for this is you are currently in panic mode. You can tell because the background will be black. To exit simply tap the X in the upper left-hand corner.
Another possible scenario is that you find yourself in the middle of an exercise you have already done. To exit there is an icon in the upper right hand corner that looks like a folded piece of paper. Tapping that will take you to the roadmap. Tapping the top most item on the roadmap directly under the 'curable' header will take you forward in your journey.
If all else fails, try restarting your device or refreshing your browser. If you are using the native app, try the webapp at www.curablehealth.com/clara. If you are using the webapp, try downloading the native app. Please reach out to info@curablehealth.com at any time if you have technical issues.
Side menu > Settings > Cancel My Subscription
Canceling is easy. Simply log into the app, tap in the upper right hand corner to open the side menu. Tap on settings. Then tap the 'Cancel My Subscription' button. You will be asked what your reason for canceling is. A common one is, 'I am no longer in constant pain. Thank you!' If that is the case for you, please consider reaching out at info@curablehealth.com, we'd love to hear your story.
If you have already successfully canceled or are not a paid subscriber, the cancel button will not appear in settings.