Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

How To Heal Chronic Pain with Dr Howard Schubiner #310

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Nov 9, 2022
In this compelling discussion, Dr. Howard Schubiner, an esteemed researcher and director at the Mind Body Medicine Center, shares his revolutionary insights on chronic pain. He explains how the brain creates pain signals unrelated to physical injuries, emphasizing the profound impact of emotions and stress. Howard discusses the importance of mindset, compassion, and neuroplasticity in healing. He also highlights the often-overlooked connection between psychological factors and chronic conditions, advocating for a holistic approach to pain management.
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INSIGHT

Chronic Pain as a Signal

  • Chronic pain often lacks a structural cause in the body.
  • It signals a problem needing attention, like emotional pain.
ANECDOTE

Brain's Role in Pain

  • Dr. Schubiner explains how the brain creates our experiences, including pain.
  • He shares an example of "seeing" his friend, a hallucination created by his brain.
INSIGHT

Validation of Emotional Pain

  • Emotional pain, unlike physical injury, is often hidden and thus invalidated by others.
  • Dr. Chatterjee highlights the lack of sympathy for emotional suffering versus visible injuries.
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