THE PAIN FREE PROJECT
  • I'm in Pain
    • Low Back Pain
    • Neck Pain
    • Shoulder Pain
    • Knee Pain
    • Foot and Ankle Pain
    • Chronic Pain
  • Free Pain Resources
  • Injury Prevention
    • Sport Training
    • Learn About Movement

Are You Experiencing Pain?

Dr. Jim Heafner and The Pain Free Project can help!

What Brings You to The Pain Free Project?

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Neck Pain
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Low Back Pain
Neck Pain
Shoulder Pain
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Knee Pain
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Ankle Pain

Do You have Chronic Pain or Pain in Several Body Regions?

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CHRONIC PAIN OR PAIN IN MULTIPLE AREAS OF THE BODY OFTEN REQUIRES A SLIGHTLY DIFFERENT TREATMENT APPROACH.
The newest research suggests that a treatment approach incorporating one's biopsychosocial factors (a.k.a. life habits and environment) is crucial for getting rid of pain. ​Our chronic pain program and other resources will help you address ALL of the important factors that may be contributing to your symptoms.
Chronic Pain

Our 3-Step Pain Free Process: Reset, Reprogram, Reinvent

RESET

REPROGRAM

REINVENT

Pain is first and foremost a protective mechanism. When you are in pain, your body is on high alert. Prior to any intense stretching or strengthening, it is important to first decrease the level of pain.
Once your symptoms have lessened, we will start adding in strengthening and flexibility to your routine. 
​While an injury typically impacts one part of the body, other areas must respond to the injury. Our programs focus on whole body, dynamic movements that will make you stronger than before the injury.

The Fundamentals: Education, Exercise, & Soft Tissue


Why Our Programs Work For Many Types of Pain and Injuries

​YOUR PAIN IS REAL AND NO ONE WILL FULLY UNDERSTAND THE SYMPTOMS YOU ARE EXPERIENCING.
Fortunately, pain neuroscience (the study of the brain and nervous system about pain) has proven that a treatment approach including general exercise and education is effective for almost all conditions. For example, our well-rounded low back pain program will help you whether you have a disc herniation, muscle strain, or arthritis. In all of these situations, you must focus FIRST on calming down the aggravated tissue and SECOND gradually strengthen and stretch the injured region.

What Our Programs Can Treat

Disc Herniations
​Sciatica
Neck Stiffness
Labral Tears
​Meniscus Tears
Patellofemoral Pain
IT Band Syndrome
​Chondromalacia of the Patella
​Achilles Tendinitis
​Ankle Sprains
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Golfer's/ Tennis Elbow
​Muscle Strains
Ligament Injuries​
Arthritis
AND many more different conditions...!
Full List of Diagnosis'
  • I'm in Pain
    • Low Back Pain
    • Neck Pain
    • Shoulder Pain
    • Knee Pain
    • Foot and Ankle Pain
    • Chronic Pain
  • Free Pain Resources
  • Injury Prevention
    • Sport Training
    • Learn About Movement