“Building Your Toolbox” videoconference series

“Building Your Toolbox” is a monthly educational series that teaches individuals different pain management strategies or skills from an expert. It’s conducted using the Zoom Meeting platform, which allows participants to interact directly with the speaker, see and hear one another. While we encourage you to join via video, you can still participate and benefit from the series without video.

The series is held on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 pm ET, and it’s led by a U.S. Pain representative. The event follows a particular format, which includes a welcome message, a brief presentation from a speaker about a specific pain modality, and an open Q&A and discussion with participants.

NOTE: By registering for all or part of this series, you acknowledge and agree to the terms of our waiver.

Building Your Toolbox

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Days: First Tuesday of the month
Time: 7:30pm ET
Contact: Samantha Noriega at samantha@uspainfoundation.org

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By registering for Building Your Toolbox, I acknowledge that I have agreed to participate in an educational series organized by the U.S. Pain Foundation, Inc. I understand that the US Pain Foundation, Inc. does not advocate, recommend, or endorse any one particular therapy, treatment or product for the management of pain. The information provided is educational only and not meant to take the place of your health care provider; you should always consult with him or her about your unique health situation. If you feel that your medical condition(s) are adversely affected by your participation in this webinar, it is your responsibility to discontinue participation and to immediately consult with your healthcare provider.
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August 4, 2026

Breathwork: Why It Actually Works for Chronic Pain

Join Dr. Jason Winkelmann, ND, DC, for an interactive discussion on the overlooked physiological driver behind much of chronic pain: tissue oxygen deprivation. Dysfunctional breathing patterns, often developed unconsciously in response to pain and stress, can reduce oxygen delivery to tissues, alter blood chemistry, and keep the nervous system locked in a state that amplifies pain signaling. Breathwork isn’t a relaxation add-on. It is a direct, mechanistic intervention on the physical, biochemical, and neurological systems driving your symptoms.

Participants will learn:

  • Why shallow or dysfunctional breathing patterns reduce oxygen delivery to tissues and how this contributes to pain
  • The biochemical relationship between breathing and nervous system reactivity
  • How chronic tension and altered breathing mechanics reinforce each other in a feedback loop
  • How to use targeted breathing techniques to interrupt this cycle during moments of increased pain
  • How to build a brief, sustainable practice that creates lasting physiological change, not just momentary relief
  • How to incorporate this safely into daily life, even with limited time or mobility
    2025 Building Your Toolbox Recordings

    Building Your Rock Wall Against Chronic Pain

    Sound Healing and Drumming for Pain Relief

    Expressive Writing

    Mindfulness

    2024 Building Your Toolbox Recordings

    January 2024: A Personal Experience and Tools Learned led by guest presenter, Michele Rice

    February 2024: Chair Yoga led by guest presenter, Jess Napier

    March 2024: Magnetic Field Energy led by guest presenter, Bob Deschner

    April 2024: Massage and Self-Care led by guest presenter, Lindsay Bingham

    June 2024: Music Therapy led by guest presenter, Demi Adamczyk

    July 2024: Alexander Technique led by guest presenter, Mari Hodges

    August 2024: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, led by guest presenter, Rachel Zentner, LPC, MSE

    Past Recordings of Building Your Toolbox

    March 2023: The Feldenkrais Method® led by guest presenter Robert Valdez, Jr.

    April 2023: The Importance of Breathing led by guest presenter, Kristina Knight, C-IAYT.

    May 2023: The Fundamentals of Gut Health and Chronic Pain led by guest presenter, Dr. Jason Winkelmann.

    June 2023: Understanding Acupressure Points led by guest presenter, Christine Sotmary.

    July 2023: Developing a Wellness Morning Routine led by guest presenter, Joseph Rendina, PT, DPT, OCS

    August 2023: Mitochondrial Health led by guest presenter, Dr. Jason Winkelmann (PDF of slides)

    September 2023: The Impact of Peer-to-Peer Support led by guest presenter, Sara Gehrig

    October 2023: The Importance of Writing led by guest presenter, Millie Quiñones-Dunlap

    November 2023: Unleashing the Power of Hypnosis led by guest presenter, Ricca Riojas

    December 2023: Understanding the Neuroscience Behind Chronic Pain led by guest presenter, Debbie Hall

    Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email with the link for attending via Zoom. If you do not receive this email or have questions about registration, please email contact@uspainfoundation.org.