The Starting Gate Ep 57: Understanding Chronic Pain: Why You Hurt & How to Heal with Andrea Moore, DPT
Chronic pain can feel isolating, frustrating, and exhausting — especially when no one can see what you’re going through. In this episode of The Starting Gate, we sit down with physical therapist Andrea Moore, an expert in helping people who feel stuck in long-term pain. Whether your pain began with an old injury that never fully resolved, or you’ve lived with pain for years without a clear diagnosis, Andrea explains why this happens — and what you can do about it.
We break down the science of chronic pain, including peripheral and central sensitization, how stress and past experiences shape pain, and why two people with the same injury can have completely different outcomes.
Andrea shares realistic strategies, from mind-body practices to movement, nutrition, and finding the right provider. Most importantly, she wants listeners to know that even if you’ve tried “everything,” there are ways to improve your pain and reclaim your quality of life.
Find Andrea Moore, DPT:
At Move + Smart Physical Therapy
Listen to more from Andrea on her podcast Unweaving Chronic Pain
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