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Everything you think you know about chronic pain is wrong | Featuring Daniel G. Lyman, LCSW, Executive Director of The Mind Body Therapy Center (Ep. 198)
Everything you think you know about chronic pain is wrong | Featuring Daniel G. Lyman, LCSW, Executive Director of The Mind Body Therapy Center (Ep. 198)
Everything you think you know about chronic pain is wrong | Featuring Daniel G. Lyman, LCSW, Executive Director of The Mind Body Therapy Center (Ep. 198)
Tuesday 25th May 2021
Learn how the brain and nervous system contribute to chronic pain with Daniel G. Lyman. Discover cognitive and emotional therapies for effective relief.
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Get the buttons here!Rewiring Chronic Pain: Insights from Daniel G. Lyman
Our understanding of chronic pain has changed so much over The Last Years that we can't just look at somebody's body and say: oh, you're experiencing pain in your arm, that's because your arm is broken.
Imagine a life where chronic pain isn't a constant shadow but a manageable condition. In this eye-opening episode of Elevation Recovery, Matt Finch sits down with Daniel G. Lyman, LCSW, Executive Director of The Mind Body Therapy Center, to shed light on groundbreaking research that could change the way we understand and treat chronic pain. Forget what you thought you knew about pain being purely physical; Lyman explains how the brain and nervous system play pivotal roles in chronic pain.
This conversation is a game-changer for anyone dealing with long-term pain or supporting someone who is. Lyman dives into how cognitive and emotional therapies are emerging as powerful tools in pain management, offering hope beyond traditional physical interventions. He discusses how neural pathways in the brain can trigger pain, often exacerbated by anxiety, and introduces mind-body therapy as a revolutionary approach.
The episode also explores the impact of trauma on chronic pain and delves into the highly sensitive person trait, which can heighten pain perception. But it’s not all theory; Lyman shares practical tips for managing chronic pain, including loving-kindness meditation and nature therapy. These strategies provide tangible ways to alleviate pain and improve quality of life. Whether you're struggling with chronic pain yourself or know someone who is, this episode offers invaluable insights and actionable advice.
Tune in to discover how understanding the brain's role in pain can lead to more effective treatments and a brighter, pain-free future.