Decoding Pain/Symptom Flares Part 2: A Process for Coming Out of a Flare

What happens when pain/symptoms flare up unexpectedly during your healing journey? Join us as Tanner shares a personal story about experiencing a sudden pain flare during a trip to Ontario, despite being well into his recovery. This episode unpacks why such flares happen, touching on conditioned responses, stress, and the importance of recognizing triggers. Tanner’s narrative is both relatable and illuminating, making it easier to understand the complexities behind pain flares.

We then guide you through a three-step process to manage these flares effectively. You'll learn how to identify the root cause without getting bogged down in over-analysis, recognize the contributing factors like nervous system state and emotions, and importantly, shift back to safety signals to reassure your nervous system. Real-life examples make these strategies accessible and actionable, empowering you with practical tools to navigate your own healing journey with confidence. Tune in for valuable insights and actionable advice on handling pain flares with poise and resilience.

Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson are therapists who treat neuroplastic pain and mind-body symptoms. They are also married! In his 20s, Tanner overcame chronic pain and a fibromyalgia diagnosis by learning his symptoms were occurring due to learned brain pathways and nervous system dysregulation. Post-healing, Tanner and Anne have dedicated their lives to developing effective treatment and education for neuroplastic pain and symptoms. Listen and learn how to assess your own chronic pain and symptoms, gain tools to retrain the brain and nervous system, and make gradual changes in your life and health!

The Mind-Body Couple podcast is owned by Pain Psychotherapy Canada Inc. This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at our agency in Calgary, Alberta. https://www.painpsychotherapy.ca/

Tanner, Anne, and Alex also run the MBody Community, which is an in-depth online course that provides step-by-step guidance for assessing, treating, and resolving mind-body pain and symptoms. https://www.mbodycommunity.com

Also check out Tanner's YouTube channel for more free education and practices: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Fl6WaFHnh4ponuexaMbFQ

And follow us for daily education posts on Instagram: @painpsychotherapy

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