In this episode of "The Wise Why," Kirsty van den Bulk is joined by Caz Hitchcock, a chronic joint pain specialist and creator of the Gravity Technique. Despite some initial hiccups with introductions due to Kirsty's dyspraxic mouth, the conversation delves deep into debunking myths around chronic pain management and explores holistic healing methodologies. In the middle of the podcast, Kirsty experiences a power cut, leaving Caz on air alone. The live audience starts to send Caz messages to keep talking, as what she is explaining has so much value. Key Points: Challenging Conventional Pain Narratives: Caz emphasises that enduring pain or relying on painkillers as we age should not be accepted norms. She advocates for recognising our bodies' innate intelligence and self-healing capabilities. Personal Experience with Back Injury: Kirsty shares her journey dealing with back injury at 39, expressing how quitting painkillers cold turkey and resuming exercise helped her recover. Rethinking Medical Approaches: The podcast critiques the standard medical practices offered by the NHS, often involving temporary solutions like steroid injections without addressing root causes. Pain as Communication: Caz describes pain as a message from our body signalling the need for change rather than something to suppress. Interconnectivity in Our Bodies: Discussing lumbar destabilisation and disc prolapses, Caz points out that issues often stem from other parts, such as tight shoulders or stiff ribs, leading to compensatory movements elsewhere in the body. Emotional Factors in Physical Pain: Both guests explore how emotional states like feeling unsupported can manifest physically, referencing studies correlating stress levels with increased spine sensitivity. Business Ownership Loneliness & Health Impacts: They touch upon how loneliness experienced by small business owners can exacerbate physical ailments. Caz's Personal Healing Journey & Scar Tissue Challenges: Sharing her health challenges, including surgeries at an early age, led Caz towards yoga initially for self-healing before turning it into a career helping others manage their conditions. Gravity Technique Introduction: Combines movement therapy and manual techniques. Offers one-to-one sessions tailored to individual needs. Advocates start wherever you are health-wise 1Feet—The Foundation of Our Body's Structure: Emphasising feet' flexibility/strength as akin to hands, they discuss common foot-related problems contributing to knee/hip/back issues due to modern footwear habits. Contact Information: Listeners interested in working with Kaz or learning more about managing chronic joint pains holistically can visit gravitytechnique.com. Wrap-Up: This episode provides valuable insights into understanding chronic pain beyond traditional medication-focused approaches while highlighting alternative treatments that consider physical alignment and emotional well-being components influencing overall health. Remember! Recognise your body's signals; don't just silence them. Consider holistic approaches over quick fixes. Emotional states deeply impact physical health. For those seeking better guidance on managing chronic pain, Contact caz: https://gravitytechnique.com/ Contact Kirsty: www.kvdb.co.uk Subscribe to my channel @kirstyvandenbulk  Chapters: 00:09 Welcome 00:53 Intelligent Self Healing 02:49 Body Warning System 03:08 Low Back Pain 04:04 Painkillers 05:10 The Body as a Whole 06:24 Fashion Research Institute 08:35 We are Individuals 09:25 The Emotion of Pain 12:21 A Life of Surgery 14:59 Power Cut 16:50 Feet 17:40 Self Healing 19:24 Manual Therapy & Movement 20:23 What Caz Does 21:37 Understanding Jargon 24:00 Audience Comments 25:06 OsteoarthritisTips 26:23 It Starts With Feet 31:17 Our Space 33:34 The Gravity Line 36:00 Close #chronicpain #jointpain #selfcare