Unclench Your Mind: Stress and Pain Insights with Psychotherapist Neha Kumar, LMFT

On this episode, Dr. Alex and Dr. Priya get into the connection between psychological well-being and physcial pain, as they welcome psychotherapist (and Dr. Priya's sister) Neha Kumar, LMFT. Get insights into how stress can exacerbate pain, and how in turn, pain can worsen stress, often creating a vicious cycle. Learn all about what neuroplacity is, what sleep has to do with it all, and how we can address mental health along with physical symptoms for effective pain management.*****Disclaimer*****The information in the "Unclenched" podcast is not diagnostic.The "Unclenched" Podcast and content posted by Dr. Alex and Dr. Priya is presented solely for general informational and educational for the TMJ suffers and health care professionals. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast or website is at the user’s own risk. The contents of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional dental/ medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical/dental advice for any medical/dental condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.© All materials and information included in this podcast are protected by U.S. and international copyright laws.The materials and information in this podcast are copyrighted by us and/or by other applicable rights holders. You may download a single copy of this podcast for your own personal, noncommercial use only, provided you include all applicable notices and disclaimers. Any other use of the materials and information is strictly prohibited without our prior written permission and the permission of the applicable rights holder(s).