Chronic Pain Video Library
If you’ve been living with pain and searching for answers, you’re in the right place. This library of free videos is here as a resource to help you understand the science of chronic pain and give you tools to support your recovery.
Chronic Pain Essentials
3 short videos to help you understand what pain truly is, what keeps it stuck and what recovery looks like.
In this foundational video I cover some basic pain physiology, common misunderstandings about pain and what makes acute pain different from chronic pain.
Safe Social Connection - An Essential Nutrient
In this video I share another gem from an amazing book on the polyvagal theory. One of the core principals of the polyvagal theory is that safe social connection is like an essential nutrient for mental and physical health. To support your longevity I highly recommend prioritizing time with your people where you feel safe and connected.
3 Secret & Profound Benefits Of Exercise
In this video I share 3 profound benefits of exercise that not many people know about. Beyond strong muscles and cardio vascular health, exercise stimulates your cells to make more mitochondria, promotes a diverse microbiome and supports healthy brain function. This highlights just how fundamental exercise is for you overall health.
Neck & Should Tension Relief - Right At Your Desk
In this video I teach a simple exercise to relieve the neck and shoulder tension that builds up from too much time at the computer. This exercise can be done right at your desk and can be sprinkled in throughout your day to offset neck and shoulder tension as it builds up.
Oxytocin: The Love & Heart Healing Hormone
In this video I share a beautiful tidbit about the hormone oxytocin. Not only does it help us experience love and bonding but it's also fundamental in healing a damaged heart.
My Personal Struggle With Long Covid Symptoms
In this video I open up and share about my personal journey with long covid symptoms and some of the strategies that have been helpful for me. My hope is that this process will help me gain tools and insights to help others struggling with long covid.
Home Technique For Vagal Nerve Stimulation
In this video I teach a simple technique for vagal nerve stimulation using combination of gargling and an electric toothbrush in the ear. Vagal nerve stimulation can be a powerful way to reduce stress and anxiety, improve gut function, and improve your sleep. It's even been shown to lower blood pressure.
How Inflammation Amplifies Pain
In this video I'll teach you how inflammation amplifies pain and some simple things you can do to reduce your levels of inflammation. If you're struggling with pain reducing your systemic levels of inflammation can be super helpful.
Neck & Shoulder Tension Relief Workout
If you have stress and tension building up in your neck and shoulders this workout is for you. This is a series of stretches and exercises to improve the mobility and ease the tension in your neck and shoulders.
How Reducing Stress Can Reduce Chronic Pain
In this video I talk about how reducing stress can be helpful in reducing chronic pain. Chronic pain is a complex phenomenon with many layers. Stress can be a major factor that contributes to the experience of chronic pain. There are many methods of reducing stress. The key is to find a way that you enjoy and make it into a regular routine.
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