In this episode, we explore a powerful and often misunderstood truth about pain. Pain is not simply a muscle or tissue problem. It is a brain based experience. Modern pain science shows us that the brain plays a central role in how pain is created, interpreted, and maintained. While muscles may feel tight, weak, or painful, they are often responding to messages coming from the nervous system rather than being the root cause. You will learn how protective patterns develop in the brain through stress, injury, trauma, repetitive movement, or emotional load. Over time, these patterns can keep muscles in a constant state of contraction, leading to ongoing discomfort, stiffness, and pain even when there is no longer tissue damage. This is where clinical somatic movement becomes so effective. Clinical somatic movement works directly with the brain through slow, mindful, intentional movement. Instead of forcing muscles to stretch or strengthen, this approach helps the brain update outdated protective signals. Through processes such as pandiculation, the nervous system can relearn how to fully release muscle contraction, restore movement efficiency, and reduce pain at its source. In this episode, you will discover: • Why pain is an output of the brain, not just a symptom of the body • How chronic muscle tension is often a learned neurological pattern • Why stretching alone rarely creates lasting relief • How clinical somatic movement retrains the brain to reduce pain naturally • What it means to work with your nervous system rather than against it If you are navigating midlife changes, persistent pain, or a sense that your body no longer responds the way it used to, this conversation will resonate deeply. Go to: https://TotalSomatics.com/Midlife and join me & other guest speakers to this FREE Online Event I would love you to join me for my upcoming FREE ONLINE event taking place over the weekend of 21st and 22nd February. Navigating Midlife is a supportive, science-informed experience designed to help you understand your body, brain, and nervous system during this important stage of life. 👉 Go to https://TotalSomatics.com/MIdlife to learn more and register Watch My TEDx Talk If this episode resonates with you, I invite you to watch my TEDx talk, Pandiculation The Natural Solution to Chronic Pain and Discomfort, on YouTube. Click the link below to watch my TEDx Talk: https://youtu.be/hfOe-oiHWDU?si=jPQbKEol10BumgzS Please like, share, and comment on the talk as it helps spread this important message about pain, movement, and nervous system health to a wider audience. Stay Connected This year brings a range of exciting and advanced resources, programs, and experiences through Total Somatics. From deeper education in clinical somatic movement to nervous system regulation and mindset support, there is so much ahead. Stay connected so you do not miss what is coming next. Your body and brain are capable of far more ease, comfort, and resilience than you may realise. Learn how your body’s instinctive movements can transform pain relief naturally. Please like, comment, and share to help spread this empowering message! 💬💗 👉 Explore guided sessions and ongoing support inside the Total Somatics Membership 🚀 Take Action Today: ***Learn how to work intelligently and kindly with your soma.*** CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE. Support the show
