Ep 142 The Nervous System & Chronic Pain with Kylie Hicks

Ep 142 | The Nervous System & Chronic Pain with Kylie Hicks What if the missing piece in chronic pain wasn't another technique, but understanding the nervous system? In this episode, we sit down with remedial massage therapist and chronic pain Specialist Kylie Hicks, whose work is changing the way therapists think about pain. Kylie has spent more than 20 years helping people who have often been told there's nothing more that can be done. Together we talk about why so many people with chronic pain feel unseen, unheard, and misunderstood, and how understanding the nervous system can completely change the treatment experience. In this episode we discuss: • Why chronic pain is about so much more than tissue • How to recognise the nervous system patterns behind pain • The language Kylie listens for in every first consultation • Why helping clients feel truly seen is often the beginning of healing • How changing pain can change long-held beliefs about a diagnosis • The importance of therapist presence, rapport, and creating safety • Why rebooking is part of the treatment plan, not just good business Kylie also shares the case study that earned her the Massage & Myotherapy Australia Case Study Award where she shared how one client went from years of pain and the prospect of another surgery to living pain-free and traveleing the world. Whether you're a massage therapist, bodyworker, or simply fascinated by the connection between the nervous system and chronic pain, this episode will challenge the way you think about recovery and remind you of the incredible impact we can have as practitioners. Enjoy the conversation. To find out more about Kylie Hicks: https://www.kyliehickscoaching.com/course/the-chronic-pain-mapping-method To listen to Di's Story: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Ef2aoGgkJ/