Chronic pain can be a result of a blurry mind map. Our brains have a map of our bodies: a sensory map and a motor map. The sensory map gives and receives information on sensation, and the motor map, on movement. If the map is unclear, the brain may interpret that as a threat, and one of the responses to threat is pain. You can reduce pain simply by refining your mind map. You can gently massage near the pain site or further away. You must do so with intention and concentration.