In this episode:

• How pain is made in the pain system, including the role of pain sensors, the spinal cord, and the brain
• Why pain turns chronic or persistent
• The role of emotions, beliefs, and environmental context in generating a pain response

Why does the Pain Puzzle exist?

The Pain Puzzle is an educational series designed to bring you the latest science underpinning effective management of chronic low back pain. This series will help you understand chronic low back pain and how you can use mind-based therapies to better manage your pain and get back to the life you love.

We’ll be exploring the experience of living with chronic low back pain, why it’s so hard to find a solution that works, how pain is made and why pain sticks around or keeps coming back, how to use mind-based interventions to better manage chronic pain, and the research behind these interventions - including clinical hypnosis.

This episode of the Pain Puzzle is brought to you by Relio.

Relio is a science-backed digital program that combines cutting-edge pain science education with the effective power of clinical hypnosis to address the key drivers of your pain.

Visit reliohealth.com to find out more.

Resources:

1. NOI group pain science education
2. TED talk with Lorimer Moseley - Why things hurt

Disclaimer:

The content in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or qualified healthcare practitioner. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of topics discussed in this podcast.