The Neurology of Pain

[8:18] What pain is

[10:21] Pain and other signs your body gives to slow down

[12:22] What happens as a result of chronic stress

[14:38] The science behind pain

[18:28] How to counteract pain

[22:03] Our brains filtering system

[24:25] How our brain's perception of safety affects our bodies

[26:57] Your social and work environment can result in more pain

[27:56] The Insular Cortex is key in your interoceptive system and how your emotions are connected

[30:18] A case study on back pain and the common denominator among people in pain

[34:43] Expectations of consequences and how it can lead to more pain

[35:40] Our beliefs and how they shape the way we see pain

[36:35] How pain can be a teacher

[38:38] Think about what the cause of your pain could be

[39:48] The importance of movement and why it matters

[42:55] Working with an applied neurologist