S08 | E12 Hope and the Science of Pain with Louise Taylor

The science of pain is fascinating, and our understanding of the connection between mind and body has changed a lot over the years as we’ve studied it more. That’s why I was so excited to hear from today’s guest.Louise Taylor has been a physiotherapist for the last 30 years, and during this time she has witnessed how what people believe is happening to them can shape the way they feel. Our brains can actually manufacture a pain that isn’t there, due to our past experiences and expectations. Louise joins me today to explain how mindset can impact our physical health, as well as techniques we can use to break through the mind blocks we experience.We also discuss the importance of being able to assess what we are experiencing before we react so that we can better control how much pain we sustain. Tune in!About Louise Taylor:Louise Taylor is passionate about being a physiotherapist, committed to lifelong learning and pleased to help people achieve their movement goals. She believes that being able to move well without pain is such an important factor for enjoying a healthy and active life. Her professional interests are in managing acute injuries, repetitive strain disorders, persistent pain conditions as well as helping anyone at any age meet their fitness and movement objectives.Being co-owner of Movement Sports Clinic in downtown Calgary has allowed her to create the best environment for optimum rehabilitation. She loves endurance events like running and triathlon, solidly embracing 'type two fun'; the kind of activities that are singularly tough and challenging at the time yet totally satisfying later.To learn more about Louise, you can visit her website and connect with her on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter.Mentioned In This Episode:Movement Sports ClinicBetter Than TodayFind more Hope resources