Conquering Pain: Kinesiology, Emotional Health, and Stress Management Techniques

In this episode, Elena Apalkova welcomes Ani, an expert in kinesiology and medical massage, to discuss living pain-free. Ani shares her personal journey with pain and explores chronic pain, functional nutrition, and common pain sources. They discuss the connection between pain, emotions, and stress, and share techniques to prevent stress-induced pain. The episode highlights the impact of emotional trauma on physical pain, the importance of emotional expression, rest, relaxation techniques, and recognizing body stress signals. They conclude by discussing the balance between prevention and cure and understanding body limits. (0:00) Introduction and guest background in helping others and living pain-free (0:56) Guest's personal journey with pain and expertise in kinesiology and medical massage (3:05) Addressing chronic pain, functional nutrition, and common pain sources (5:20) Exploring the connection between pain, emotions, and stress (10:01) Techniques and awareness for preventing stress-induced pain (17:50) The relationship between emotional trauma and physical pain (22:08) The role of emotional expression in health and societal conditioning (30:19) The importance of rest for the nervous system and relaxation techniques (33:38) Recognizing and addressing body stress signals and self-care importance (35:55) Understanding body limits and using pain as an indicator (37:28) Discussing prevention versus cure and episode recap