Nervana Pain & Restoration: Chronic Pain, Neuroplastic Pain & Nervous System Recovery | We Win Injury Law Podcast What if pain continues even after an injury has healed? In this episode of the We Win Injury Law Podcast, we sit down with Kim Nelson, a registered nurse with more than 20 years of nursing experience, to discuss chronic pain, neuroplastic pain, nervous system regulation, injury recovery, and the tools she uses through Nervana Pain & Restoration. Kim shares her background in nursing, including her experience in emergency and trauma care in Southern Utah, before explaining her own journey through burnout and mental health challenges and how that experience eventually led her to focus on the connection between the nervous system, stress, pain, and recovery. We discuss an important topic that many people dealing with long-term pain may struggle with: pain can be real even when imaging doesn't provide a complete explanation for why someone is still hurting. Kim explains the concept of neuroplastic pain, which refers to pain involving learned or ongoing pain pathways and the brain's perception of danger. The conversation also explores nervous system dysregulation, chronic pain, CRPS, pain pathways, and why the experience of pain can be influenced by more than tissue damage alone. Kim walks us through the different tools and approaches she discusses with patients at Nervana Pain & Restoration, including targeted electrical nerve stimulation, IV therapy, education, and pain reprocessing concepts. She also demonstrates the Neuromed device during the episode and explains how she incorporates different recovery tools into her approach. This episode is especially relevant for anyone dealing with chronic pain, persistent symptoms after an injury, nerve-related symptoms, or a long recovery process and looking to better understand the relationship between the brain, nervous system, and pain. IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: What neuroplastic pain isWhy chronic pain can continue after an injuryThe difference between acute pain and chronic painHow the brain and nervous system are involved in the experience of painNervous system regulation and stressThe connection between trauma, stress, and physical symptomsCRPS and complex chronic pain conditionsWhy imaging results do not always perfectly match a person's level of painWhy some people have abnormal scans without significant symptomsWhy others can experience severe pain without a clear explanation on imagingPain pathways and the brain's danger signalsThe importance of patients feeling heard and believedKim Nelson's nursing and trauma-care backgroundBurnout, mental health, and Kim's personal journeyTargeted electrical nerve stimulation and the Neuromed deviceIV therapy and recovery supportFunction, quality of life, and living with chronic painAlternative and complementary approaches people may explore during recoveryTIMESTAMPS: 00:00 — Podcast Welcome 00:51 — Ryan Reynolds Debate 03:17 — Meet Kim Nelson 04:19 — Kim's Nursing Background 06:22 — Burnout, Stress & Healing 09:19 — What Is Neuroplastic Pain? 12:42 — Nervous System Recovery Tools 17:37 — Acute Pain vs. Chronic Pain 22:56 — Why Patients Look for Other Options 26:40 — Focusing on Function & Quality of Life 27:56 — When Imaging Provides Relief and Validation 29:02 — Abnormal Scans Without Pain 30:21 — Pain Perception & Neural Pathways 32:35 — Why Patients Need to Feel Heard 34:40 — From Nursing & Trauma Care to Burnout 37:50 — A Personal Mental Health Turning Point 40:25 — Neuroplastic Pain & Nirvana Pain & Restoration 42:54 — Functional Wins & Quality of Life 47:22 — Neuromed Device Demonstration 54:02 — IV Therapy, Recovery & Surgery Concerns 56:59 — Finding Nirvana & Living With Chronic Pain Labels 59:29 — Wrap Up & Safety Reminder ABOUT WE WIN INJURY LAW The We Win Injury Law Podcast breaks down personal injury, accidents, chronic pain, insurance, negligence, liability, medical issues connected to injuries, wrongful death, and real legal questions affecting people in Utah and beyond. We believe understanding what happens after an injury matters too. Recovery can look different for every person, and people dealing with serious injuries may have questions about medical care, chronic symptoms, insurance, documentation, and their legal options. If you or someone you love has been injured in a car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, slip and fall, or another incident caused by someone else's negligence, the personal injury attorneys at We Win Injury Law are here to help you understand your options. Free consultations available. 📍 Serving injured clients across Utah 📍 St. George 📍 Cedar City 📍 Hurricane 📍 Orem 📍 Salt Lake County ABOUT KIM NELSON & NERVANA PAIN & RESTORATION Kim Nelson is a registered nurse and the founder of Nervana Pain & Restoration. In this episode, she discusses her approach to working with people experiencing chronic pain and persistent symptoms, including nervous system-focused education, targeted electrical stimulation, IV therapy, and other recovery tools. Learn more about Nervana Pain & Restoration: Nervana Pain & Restoration Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nervana_pain_restoration Phone: 435-668-4352 IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical or legal advice. Individual medical conditions, treatment needs, and outcomes vary. Always speak with a qualified healthcare professional about your specific medical condition or treatment options. WE WIN FOR YOU. PERIOD. Connect with us: TikTok: @wewininjurylaw Instagram: @wewininjurylaw LinkedIn: We Win Injury Law Get a free consultation: wewininjurylaw.com
