In this episode, Lachlan Townend is joined by Professor Mark Hutchinson to explore the complexities of pain from the cellular level through to lived human experience. Mark shares his personal journey with chronic back pain, including the challenges of navigating healthcare as both a patient and a pain scientist. He discusses his cutting-edge research into how blood biomarkers could transform pain diagnosis and treatment - bringing us one step closer to precision, personalised medicine for pain. We also dive into practical strategies like sleep, nutrition, mindfulness, and cold-water therapy, connecting them to the molecular science of how pain develops and persists. With passion and authenticity, Mark sheds light on why  there's more hope now than ever before. Whether you're a clinician, researcher, or someone living with pain, this conversation offers science, story, and hope in equal measure. Links & Resources: * Pain Coach: Lifestyle tracker to take the guesswork out of pain relief.  [https://paincoach.online/] * Professor Mark Hutchinson's LinkedIn page [https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarkhutchinson/?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAAGr4IMBwFtZjtDDKdXyvkSEnw0oMZDWUfE] * Book an appointment with Lachlan  [https://www.physiopaincoach.com.au/]