Tell Me About Your Pain How Can I Tell if My Brain is Causing My Pain?
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May 27, 2020 Could persistent back pain come from the brain rather than an injury? Alan and Alon explore clues that distinguish neuroplastic pain from structural problems, and why fear can keep pain going. They share former football player Greg’s journey from debilitating back pain to relief, then examine Denise’s mix of symptoms and MRI findings, along with somatic tracking as a way to address fear.
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Alan's Knee Pain Journey
- Alan Gordon underwent multiple MRIs and exploratory knee surgery without finding any structural damage.
- His persistent pain was eventually understood to be caused by brain pain circuits, not physical injury.
Greg's Back Pain Recovery
- Greg, a former football player, had severe structural back damage but overcame his pain by accepting it was brain-related.
- Embracing neuroplastic pain treatment made him pain-free after 30 years of suffering.
Identify Neuroplastic Pain Signs
- Look for pain symptoms that are inconsistent or move around, which suggests neuroplastic rather than physical causes.
- Notice if emotional stress triggers or worsens the pain, indicating brain-related pain pathways.