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The Mind-Body Couple
Do I Need to Eliminate My Stress to Eliminate My Chronic Pain/Symptoms?
Mar 7, 2024
The podcast explores the link between chronic pain/symptoms and stress, discussing if stress elimination is necessary. They delve into the impact of stress on physical symptoms and the importance of a balanced perspective. The chapters cover topics like regulating the nervous system, understanding vagal tone, managing stress triggers, and exploring stress management techniques like breathing exercises and playful activities.
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- Distinguishing between healthy and toxic stress is crucial for managing chronic pain and symptoms.
- Increasing vagal tone through mindfulness and yoga practices aids in regulating the parasympathetic system and reducing chronic pain.
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Understanding Stress and Chronic Pain
Stress and chronic pain are often linked due to the neuroplastic component to pain that can be influenced by stress. While stress is a part of life and cannot always be eliminated, distinguishing between healthy and toxic stress is crucial. Dysregulated nervous systems, characterized by prolonged fight, flight, freezer shutdown states, can be triggered by stress. Regulating the nervous system is key, with approaches such as breath work, mindfulness, and qigong helping to increase vagal tone and provide flexibility in managing stress responses.
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