How do you know if your pain might be neuroplastic?
That’s the focus of today’s episode, because understanding this difference is one of the most important steps in healing. If your pain is nervous system-generated rather than structural, that means there is so much more hope for your healing.
You don’t have to be 100% certain right now. Think of this episode as helping you gather clues, like symptoms detective, so you can start to build your case.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
The most common times neuroplastic symptoms begin (stress, trauma, after procedures, or following infections)
Dr. Howard Schubiner’s FIT Criteria—Functional, Inconsistent, Triggered—and how they help identify nervous system-driven pain
Why physical findings like tight muscles or trigger points are real, but most often NOT the root cause
How to reframe common pelvic pain diagnoses through a neuroplastic lens
Why pain is always real, and determining the type of pain you have helps to guide your approach to healing
If you recognize yourself in even a piece of what I shared today, I want you to know: there is real hope for change. You and your body are always on the same team.
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Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.