The Chronic Pain Breakup

Oct 21 2024 61 ep. 27 mins 1
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The Chronic Pain Breakup is a podcast for those who want to learn how to beat stubborn pain, naturally. The host, Dr. Alissa Wolfe, chronic pain specialist and founder of the Chronic Pain Breakup Method, will share science and solutions so that you can feel better and get your life back.

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How To Break The Fear & Pain Cycle: 7 Strategies To Regain Control And Confidence In Your Body

Oct 21 2024 27 mins  
In this episode, I'm diving deep into one of the most crucial barriers to overcoming chronic pain: FEAR. If you’re tired of pain dictating your life, it’s time to break the fear & pain cycle for good. I’ll walk you through the 3 most common ways people cope with fear --that actually make pain worse-- and I'll share 7 proven strategies to help you regain control,

[CLIENT SPOTLIGHT] How Kristen Took Back Her Life from Chronic Pain after Years of Failed Treatments

Oct 10 2024 43 mins  
In this inspiring interview, Kristen shares her powerful journey from being trapped in debilitating chronic pain to reclaiming her life after years of trying every treatment under the sun. Like so many, she felt stuck, overwhelmed, and skeptical after countless failed approaches—but through determination and the right support, everything changed. If you’ve been struggling with

4 Ways a "Brokenness Narrative" is Keeping You in Pain

Jul 24 2024 27 mins  
"You have a bad back." ... "Your hips are out of alignment" ... "Your core is weak" ... "You're bone on bone"In this eye-opening episode, we delve into the profound impact that the language and messages we receive from healthcare providers can negatively shape our beliefs, behaviors, identity, and actually even change our biology to make our pain worse!Learn how these harmful "brok

[CLIENT SUCCESS] How Hannah Overcame Stubborn Back Pain, SIJ Pain, & Sciatica

Jul 08 2024 34 mins  
Are you struggling with invisible pain, feeling lost in your search for relief? Has your pain been minimized and normalized? Have you tried endlessly to resolve your pain, only to have it blamed on past traumatic circumstances? Well, you're not alone. In this enlightening conversation, we dive deep into the journey of overcoming chronic back pain, without resorting to quick fixes

5 Mistakes Sabotaging Your Chronic Pain Relief

Jun 26 2024 19 mins  
In today’s episode, we dive deep into the five biggest mistakes people make when trying to find lasting relief from stubborn pain. If you’ve been suffering from chronic pain for six months or more and feel lost in a maze of conflicting advice and endless treatments, this episode is for you. I’ll highlight common pitfalls and provide actionable advice to help you move forward

CLIENT STORY: The Reality of Recovery from CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome)

Apr 22 2024 64 mins  
Former client and Chronic Pain Breakup Method grad, Anke, joins me in this episode as we shed some light on the complex and elusive recovery from CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome).In this episode, Anke shares her story about what the path to recovery is really like, what challenges she faced along the way, and misconceptions about recovery potential with CRPS.She shar

Pain “ALL In The Brain”?: The Dangerous Oversimplification of Pain Science

Apr 07 2024 27 mins  
The medical system focuses on the mechanical model of pain despite copious amounts of evidence pointing to the involvement of the brain. But these advancements in pain science have caused this huge pendulum wing to the opposite extreme, where claims are being made that ALL pain is ALL in the brain.This is a HUGE jump from one extreme to another and both viewpoints are dangerou

Understanding CRPS [PART 3 of 3]: The Truth About it’s Neurobiology and Effective Treatments

Aug 17 2023 32 mins  
Last but not least, this episode is the final part of a three-part series on CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome). There is a difference between *managing* symptoms and pain, vs. actually *treating* the underlying cause of the pain. Learn 10 new tools you can add to your CRPS Pain Care Tool Box, that will help you go beyond just managing pain, so that you can eventually rely

Understanding CRPS [PART 2 of 3]: The Truth About it’s Neurobiology and Effective Treatments

Aug 10 2023 29 mins  
Welcome to Part 2 of this discussion on CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome), where you'll uncover some of the misinformation out there surrounding pain managing strategies used for CRPS.  In the world of CRPS, pain managing strategies are not all created equal. I wish I could they we're all no harm, no foul, but the truth is, there are some pain management strategies th

Understanding CRPS [PART 1 of 3]: The Truth About it’s Neurobiology and Effective Treatments

Aug 03 2023 34 mins  
Let's take a take a deep dive into the neurobiology of CRPS. My aim is to essentially prove that this condition is real and help you understand the true nature of the condition so you can better understand how to treat it. What you'll learn:- The #1 cause of CRPS- The underlying Nervous system changes with CRPS- What's the deal with dystonia- The science behind swelling with C