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In today's episode, we're diving deep into chronic pain—what it is, how it affects your body and mind, and why it’s not just about pain that lasts longer than three months. Chronic pain often involves a complex interaction of physical symptoms, emotional responses, and systemic inflammation that can impact your entire life.
🔍 This Episode Covers:
- What is chronic pain?
Pain is a natural signal from the body warning us that something's wrong. But chronic pain goes beyond that—it lingers, spreads, and often becomes part of a larger syndrome involving sleep disturbances, stress, and other physical limitations. - The mind-body connection:
Chronic pain often involves emotional triggers. We'll explore how your brain processes pain through the hypothalamus and how past trauma or anxiety can amplify pain responses, even when no injury is present. - Pain perception and healing:
Everyone experiences pain differently. Whether you're more fearful of pain or tend to push through it, your mindset influences your recovery. We discuss how being aware of your pain response style can help you or your healthcare provider create a better healing plan. - Chronic inflammation and systemic pain:
Multiple “-itis” diagnoses (like arthritis, tendinitis, or even otitis) may point to chronic inflammation. Chronic pain can spread and evolve if not addressed systemically, not just with ice or medication. - Healing from the inside out:
True healing starts with understanding the root cause of chronic pain—this includes lifestyle, diet, and emotional wellness. We touch on:- The role of anti-inflammatory foods and how your refrigerator can become your medicine cabinet.
- The importance of quality sleep and reducing systemic stress.
- Why chronic use of pain medications is not a long-term solution.
- Respecting every pain experience:
Chronic pain isn't always visible. We share real stories from physical therapy—why two people with very different pain levels and behaviors should both be taken seriously. Pain is personal, and there's no one-size-fits-all scale. - A message of hope:
We close with a reflection from Romans 12:12: “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Whether you're spiritual or not, there is healing in staying hopeful, being persistent, and finding support—mentally, physically, and emotionally.
💡 Final takeaway:
If you or someone you love is living with chronic pain, know that you are not alone. Understanding how pain works—from inflammation to emotions—is a critical first step. Healing is possible, but it takes an inside-out approach.
🎧 Listen now and discover:
- How to recognize the signs of chronic pain
- Why inflammation plays such a big role
- How mindset and emotional history can contribute to pain
- Natural strategies to start your healing journey
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If you have tried all my suggestions and are still having trouble with your health, and would like an appointment with me, please email me, text, or call me via the contact information below.
My contact:
Linda Brown, MPT, Doctoral Candidate Functional Nutrition
916-426-2543
linda@heal-throughfood.com
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