The Neuroscience of Pain | NWP Ep. 3

Meet Dr. Matt McClanahan:

On this episode we welcome Dr. Matt McClanahan. Dr. McClanahan is an osteopathic physician (D.O.) specializing in holistic approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of chronic pain, functional syndromes, and medically unexplained symptoms. He has a practice in Chattanooga, TN called The Center for Insight Medicine.

Some Points We Discuss:

3:29 - How did Dr. McClanahan get into the study of chronic pain and how to deal with it?
8:19 - How does pain actually happen?
14:54 - What is tension myoneural syndrome?
18:10 - How would Dr. McClanahan approach a patient that comes to see him with chronic pain?

Some Key Takeaways From This Episode:

8:19 - All pain comes from the brain.
20:09 - Once we have some chronic pain, we have to rule out that there isn't a brokenness to our system of some sort.
26:14 - It can seem counterintuitive to think that your back pain is caused by your emotions and not a structural issue.
30:03 - Emotions are designed to protect us.

Products + Resources:
Healing Back Pain by Dr. Sarno
All The Rage Documentary
TMSwiki.org
Center For Insight Medicine

*The statements made in this video have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult your health practitioner before starting any new health or supplementation regimen.

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