Your Pain Can Change: The science behind the brain body connection

Pain is just neuroscience. Your brain is calculating information 24/7 to keep you safe and alive; when it calculates the threat of danger, pain becomes a protective measure.

This information is biological (like recognizing a broken bone, torn ligament, or a cut), but there are other factors the brain is calculating to make a decision on whether or not you’re in danger and need pain to rescue you.

Knowing the information that both produces and reduces pain levels allows your brain to start to process pain differently. Dr. Rachel shared many of these factors and their impacts, including:

• Cognition (the way you think)
• Mood and emotions (the way you feel)
• Behaviors (what you do)
• Context and environment (where you are and who you’re with)
• Beliefs around how you feel
• What other stressors you may already have (like income, available resources, and social support you have access to)
• Fears (uncertainty and unknowing)
• Attention (what you’re focusing on)
• History of experiences (what has happened previously when you’ve had pain

Dr. Rachel Zoffness is a leading global pain expert, international speaker, author, and thought-leader in medicine revolutionizing the way we understand and treat pain. She is a pain psychologist, Assistant Clinical Professor at UCSF, and lectures at Stanford. Dr. Zoffness is the author of The Pain Management Workbook and consults on the development of integrative pain programs around the world. She is a regular guest on popular podcasts like Ologies, Jordan Harbinger and ZDoggMD, and her episodes have over 5 million downloads.

We cover topics like:

• Breaking the stress, anxiety, fear, increased pain cycle
• Science behind how pain is emotional and physical
• Tips and exercises on recovering from chronic pain

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Disclaimer:

This information is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of a healthcare professional with any questions you may have regarding treatment, medications/supplements, or any medical diagnoses. This information is intended for educational purposes only and is in no way to substitute the advice of a licensed healthcare professional.