Chronic Pain Help Guide: My Journey to an Alternative Pain Method is the expanded and refined evolution of the Autonomic Bio Recovery Maneuvers - a system born from my own struggle with chronic pain when traditional options gave me no lasting answers. Before ABRM existed, I lived inside a cycle of discomfort, confusion, and frustration. My spine felt unpredictable, my body felt uncooperative, and every step of daily life required caution. I was both the patient and the person searching for solutions, trying to understand why my body reacted the way it did.
Everything changed during one unexpected moment alone on the floor. A shift, a sensation, and a surge of electrical signals ran along my spine in a way I'd never felt before. Instead of dismissing it, I paid attention. That small moment became the spark that launched years of experimentation with breath, micro-movements, posture, and the autonomic nervous system. I wrote down every reaction, every pattern, every electrical impulse, until the framework for ABRM gradually revealed itself.
ABRM 2 is the full story of that discovery - part memoir, part guide, part scientific exploration. It explains how the spine, breath, pressure, and autonomic functions interact more deeply than most people realize. The book breaks down how electrical signals influence discomfort, why the body sometimes gets stuck in cycles, and how specific positions can redirect the way the nervous system responds.
The chapters cover my journey step by step:
- My fall into chronic pain and how daily life became a constant battle.
- Understanding the autonomic nervous system through real-world language instead of medical jargon.
- The turning point moment that triggered the idea behind ABRM.
- The discovery of micro-movements, angles, and subtle shifts that influence deep internal responses.
- Electrical sensations and why they matter more than most people are told.
- The spine's overlooked potential, including how pressure and posture affect overall function.
- Breathing patterns that support autonomic change and help guide the body out of distress cycles.
- The complete ABRM maneuvers, presented clearly and practically.
- Differentiating mechanical discomfort from autonomic misfires, a distinction rarely taught.
- Emotional factors, stress responses, and how they interact with the nervous system.
- Setbacks, breakthroughs, and persistence, showing what the journey truly felt like.
- A chapter on motivation and leadership, built on grit, resilience, and refusing to quit.
- The future of ABRM, and how understanding the body differently can open new possibilities.
This book is written for anyone who has felt dismissed, misunderstood, or stuck inside a body that doesn't respond the way it should. It's for readers searching for an alternative path, for those who prefer practical explanations, and for anyone who wants a method grounded in firsthand experience rather than theory alone.
ABRM 2 is honest, detailed, and built from real lived trial and error. My goal is to show that the body is capable of remarkable internal shifts and that the autonomic system is far more adaptable than most people are told. This book invites the reader to explore their own potential, understand their body's signals, and experience a new perspective on chronic pain.
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Matthew Kenneth Roberts is an author, innovator, and creator of the Autonomic Bio Recovery Maneuvers (ABRM) method - a groundbreaking self-help system for natural pain recovery and physical restoration. Drawing from his own journey overcoming chronic pain, Matthew transforms years of research, personal experimentation, and insight into a practical guide for healing and self-empowerment.
His work bridges science, spirituality, and lived experience, offering a new path for those seeking relief beyond traditional medicine. Through his book, podcast, and upcoming courses, Matthew continues to inspire others to take control of their health and rediscover their potential for complete recovery.
When he's not writing or recording, he's developing new creative projects in publishing, design, and wellness innovation - all centered on helping people live stronger, pain-free lives.
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