Pain Reprocessing Therapy for Persistent Pain and Dizziness

Episode 9: Pain Reprocessing TherapyChronic pain and persistent symptoms can be incredibly frustrating—especially when medical testing doesn’t clearly explain what you’re feeling. In this episode of What’s in Your Head, Dr. Pete Schultz discusses Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and a core technique called somatic tracking, a tool designed to help retrain the nervous system when pain persists beyond normal tissue healing.Pain Reprocessing Therapy is a neuroscience-based approach that helps people understand how the brain and nervous system contribute to persistent pain and symptoms. While injuries and tissue damage can trigger pain initially, the nervous system can sometimes remain in a heightened protective state even after the body has healed.In this episode, Pete explains:The difference between structural pain and neuroplastic (persistent) painWhy pain can continue even when imaging or exams don’t show major structural damageHow the nervous system functions as a protective alarm systemResearch supporting PRT, including the Boulder Back Pain StudyHow somatic tracking helps reduce threat signals in the nervous systemWho may benefit most from these approachesPain Reprocessing Therapy does not suggest pain is imaginary. Instead, it treats pain as a real protective signal from the nervous system that, in some cases, can be retrained through education, awareness, and targeted tools.If you’re dealing with chronic pain, persistent dizziness, post-concussion symptoms, migraine, or other ongoing conditions, understanding how the nervous system influences symptoms may provide an additional pathway toward recovery.Learn more about physical therapy assessment and care at: https://dynamicsportspt.comExplore tools and resources—including a guided Somatic Tracking exercise—at: https://painanddizzy.comIf you found this episode helpful, consider sharing it with a friend and leaving a 5-star review so more people can discover the podcast.Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Listening to this podcast does not establish a patient-provider relationship. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional regarding your specific medical condition or concerns.