In this mini episode of The Pain Therapist Podcast, we unpack one of the most empowering concepts in modern neuroscience: neuroplasticity — the brain’s ability to change its structure and function in response to thoughts, behaviours, and experiences.
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
What neuroplasticity is and how it works
The connection between neuroplasticity and chronic pain
How pain can become a learned response in the nervous system
Why pain sometimes persists even when there's no physical injury
How understanding neuroplasticity can reclaim your power in healing
🧠 Key Insight:
Pain is not just a signal from the body — it’s also shaped by the brain. And the good news? What the brain has learned, it can unlearn.
🛠️ Mentioned in This Episode:
The concept of “pain pathways” and how they get reinforced
The role of attention, belief, and emotion in shaping pain
Mind-body approaches like graded exposure, mindfulness
🎯 Who This Episode Is For:
Anyone living with chronic pain, healthcare professionals, and anyone curious about how the mind-body connection influences healing.
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