Episode 114 | Dr. Jo Nijs, PT, PhD: Central Sensitization, Pain, And Lifestyle

Whether you're a physiotherapist or a practitioner who treats pain, Dr. Jo Nijs has great information with regard to healing chronic pain naturally. Dr. Nijs is one of the leading experts in the world of physiotherapy and pain research. He defines central sensitization and the role that it plays in chronic pain. He also discusses why the pain matrix may be outdated but still useful as the dynamic pain connectome becomes front and center. You will also learn all about the microglia and the role they play in sustaining pain, and the top five lifestyle factors that help alleviate chronic pain. You will likewise discover what dry needling, alcohol, manual therapy and some types of orthopedic surgery, and smoking all have in common, and get acquainted with the rapidly evolving field of post-cancer pain research and treatment.   Sign up for the latest episode at www.drjoetatta.com/podcasts.   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How » Join the Healing Pain Podcast Community today: integrativepainscienceinstitute.com Healing Pain Podcast Facebook Healing Pain Podcast Twitter Healing Pain Podcast YouTube Healing Pain Podcast LinkedIn Healing Pain Podcast Instagram