Living Pain-Free: Rethinking Pain As We Age | Stacey Roberts | HCA Talks Health

Do we have to accept pain as we get older? In this episode of HCA Talks Health, we speak with Stacey Roberts - a registered nurse, musculoskeletal specialist, pelvic and sexual health physiotherapist, and functional medicine expert, about practical ways to live pain-free, regain movement, and feel more in control of your health.Stacey is also the author of The Pain-Free Formula: Solving the Puzzle of Muscle and Joint Pain Without Surgery, Drugs, or Injections, bringing evidence-based strategies and real-life insights to the conversation.She shares her own experience of sudden knee pain and how it inspired her to help others live pain-free, without immediately turning to surgery or medication. Stacey explains why pain isn’t just a mechanical issue, and how your brain, hormones, diet, stress, and lifestyle all play a role. Tune in to discover:How to retrain your brain and body to move without painThe surprising links between diet, inflammation, hormones, and joint healthInsights into pelvic pain in men and women and what often goes unnoticedPractical, everyday strategies for staying active and living pain-free at any ageStacey’s approach reminds us that pain doesn’t have to control our lives and that small, mindful changes can make a huge difference.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:00 Stacey’s journey into pain-free living02:00 The knee injury that changed everything03:00 Arthritis without pain: a powerful insight04:00 Rethinking surgery and conventional advice05:00 A holistic approach to pain management06:00 Biomechanics and movement patterns07:00 The role of hormones, medication & stress08:00 How chronic pain changes the brain09:00 Breaking the pain cycle10:00 Rewiring the brain through neuroplasticity11:00 Visualisation, breathwork & natural pain relief12:00 Where to start: assessing root causes13:00 Personalised care and patient conversations14:00 Pain and ageing: myth vs reality15:00 Inflammation, lifestyle & hormone changes16:00 Nutrition and food sensitivities explained17:00 Personalising nutrition for pain relief18:00 Understanding pelvic pain19:00 Common causes of pelvic pain20:00 The importance of a full-body assessment21:00 Top strategies for living pain-free22:00 Movement, stress and medication awareness23:00 Practical stress management tools24:00 Where to find Stacey & her work25:00 Final message: pain is not a life sentence📚 Read Stacey’s book: The Pain-Free Formula on Amazon🌐 Visit New You Health & Wellness: newyouhealthandwellness.com🎧 Tune in to The Pain-Free Formula Podcast on iTunesConnect with Health Coaches Academy: 📸 Follow HCA on Instagram: @healthcoachesacademy🌿 Explore a rewarding career in Health & Wellness Coaching: https://www.healthcoachesacademy.com🔔 Subscribe & ReviewIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our YouTube channel and leave a review! Your support helps us reach more aspiring health coaches and people seeking guidance on their weight loss journey. 🎙Thanks for tuning in to HCA Talks Health - see you in two weeks!