At Painapp.health, we are committed to providing effective, long-lasting relief for chronic pain by leveraging the latest advancements in neuroscience. Our approach is grounded in a deep understanding of how the brain and body interact during pain, allowing us to create innovative solutions that not only manage symptoms but also target the underlying causes of pain.

We believe in the power of evidence-based practices. That’s why our app is built on a foundation of rigorous scientific research, combining established medical knowledge with cutting-edge techniques to help you rewire your brain and break the cycle of chronic pain. Our mission is to empower you with the tools and knowledge necessary to reclaim your life from pain.

This page provides a detailed look at the scientific principles and research that guide our approach, ensuring that every aspect of our app is both safe and effective.

Ashar, Y.K., Gordon, A., Schubiner, H., Uipi, C., et al., Lumley, M.A., Wager, T.D. Pain Reprocessing Therapy for Chronic Back Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial with Functional Neuroimaging. JAMA Psychiatry. 2022; 79(1): 13–23. doi:10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2021.2669.

Yarns, B.C., Lumley, M.A., Cassidy, J.T., Steers, W.N., Osato, S., Schubiner, H., & Sultzer, D.L. Emotional awareness and expression therapy achieves greater pain reduction than cognitive behavioral therapy in older veterans with chronic musculoskeletal pain: A preliminary randomized comparison trial. Pain Medicine. 2020, 21: 2811-2822.

Donnino, M.W., Thompson, G.S., Mehtab, S., et al. Psychophysiologic symptom relief therapy for chronic back pain: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Pain Reports. 2021, 6: e959.

Lumley, M.A. & Schubiner, H. (2019). Psychological Therapy for Centralized Pain: An Integrative Assessment and Treatment Model. Psychosomatic Medicine, 81, 114-124.

Lumley, M.A., Schubiner, H., Lockhart, N.A., Kidwell, K.M., Harte, S., Clauw, D.J., & Williams, D.A. Emotional awareness and expression therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and education for fibromyalgia: A cluster-randomized, controlled trial. PAIN. 2017, 158: 2354-2363.

Gordon, Alan. 2010. “Miracles of mindbody medicine.” Healthcare Counselling & Psychotherapy Journal; Jan 2010, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p13-18.

Hsu, Michael C., Schubiner, Howard. 2010. “Recovery from Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain with Psychodynamic Consultation and Brief Intervention: A Report of Three Illustrative Cases.” Pain Medicine; Jun 2010, Vol. 11 Issue 6, p977-980.

Michael C. Hsu, Howard Schubiner, Mark A. Lumley, John S. Stracks, Daniel J. Clauw, and David A. Williams. 2010. “Sustained Pain Reduction Through Affective Self-awareness in Fibromyalgia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.” Journal of General Internal Medicine; Oct 2010, Vol. 25 Issue 10, p1064-1070.

Burger, A.J., Lumley, M.A., Carty, J.N., et al. 2016. “The Effects of a Novel Psychological Attribution and Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: A Preliminary, Uncontrolled Trial.” Journal of Psychosomatic Research. 2016; 81:1-8.

Lumley, M.A. & Schubiner, H., et al. 2017. “Emotional awareness and expression therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and education for fibromyalgia: a cluster randomized controlled trial.” Pain. Dec 2017, 158(12):2354-2363.

Gordon, Alan. 2010. “Miracles of mindbody medicine.” Healthcare Counselling & Psychotherapy Journal; Jan 2010, Vol. 10 Issue 1, p13-18.

Hsu, Michael C., Schubiner, Howard. 2010. “Recovery from Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain with Psychodynamic Consultation and Brief Intervention: A Report of Three Illustrative Cases.” Pain Medicine; Jun 2010, Vol. 11 Issue 6, p977-980.

Michael C. Hsu, Howard Schubiner, Mark A. Lumley, John S. Stracks, Daniel J. Clauw, and David A. Williams. 2010. “Sustained Pain Reduction Through Affective Self-awareness in Fibromyalgia: A Randomized Controlled Trial.” Journal of General Internal Medicine; Oct 2010, Vol. 25 Issue 10, p1064-1070.

Burger, A.J., Lumley, M.A., Carty, J.N., et al. 2016. “The Effects of a Novel Psychological Attribution and Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: A Preliminary, Uncontrolled Trial.” Journal of Psychosomatic Research. 2016; 81:1-8.

Lumley, M.A. & Schubiner, H., et al. 2017. “Emotional awareness and expression therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and education for fibromyalgia: a cluster randomized controlled trial.” Pain. Dec 2017, 158(12):2354-2363.