
Episode #74
Chronic Pain Isn't Always Structural: How To Retrain Your Nervous System
What if chronic pain isn't a problem your body is failing to fix—but a nervous system that's forgotten how to feel safe? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. David Hanscom to explore the science behind chronic pain, neuroplasticity, stress physiology, and mind-body healing. We discuss why persistent pain often has more to do with the brain than damaged tissues, and how simple daily practices can help retrain the nervous system and restore long-term health. - - - - - About the Guest: Dr. David Hanscom is a former complex orthopedic spine surgeon, bestselling author, and internationally recognized expert in chronic pain recovery and mind-body medicine. After spending more than 30 years performing complex spine surgeries—and overcoming his own 15-year struggle with chronic pain, anxiety, and depression—he shifted his focus from structural interventions to nervous system healing. Creator of The DOC (Direct Your Own Care) Journey and author of Back in Control and Calm Your Body, Heal Your Mind , Dr. Hanscom now teaches people around the world how to resolve chronic pain by reducing threat physiology, improving neuroplasticity, and restoring the body's natural capacity to heal. Website: https://thedocjourney.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidhanscom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavidhanscom Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/drdavidhanscom YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrDavidHanscom - - - - - Connect with Dr. Julia Ward: Check out my website: https://drjuliaward.com/ Follow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjuliaward/?hl=en Follow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-ward-md-55b7672a/ Follow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/balancedbodyfunctionalmed/ Follow Dr. Julia Ward, MD, on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPz2YJi8Lw43i6XwNQiS6wg - - - - - PODCAST Thank you for listening. Please subscribe and share. This podcast is produced by DrTalks.com https://drtalks.com/podcast-service/

