What is your Pain Trying to Tell you? Nicole Sachs

Why am I still in pain? It's one of the most searched health questions on the internet. Millions of people live with chronic pain, fibromyalgia, back pain, neck pain, migraines, pelvic pain, IBS, anxiety, and unexplained symptoms despite seeing specialists, trying medications, physical therapy, injections, surgery, and countless other treatments.In this episode of the Crackin' Backs Podcast, chronic pain educator and bestselling author Nicole Sachs explores a different question: What if your symptoms aren't simply something to eliminate—but something to understand?Rather than debating whether pain is "all in your head," this conversation dives into the fascinating relationship between the nervous system, emotional stress, chronic pain, and the body's remarkable ability to communicate through symptoms. Nicole shares why so many people become trapped in cycles of pain, perfectionism, people-pleasing, fear, and nervous system dysregulation—and how learning to listen differently can become part of the healing process.In This Episode✔ Why chronic pain often persists even after tissues have healed ✔ How the nervous system influences pain, stress, and recovery ✔ Why your body may be sending signals instead of simply "breaking down" ✔ The surprising connection between emotional stress and physical symptoms ✔ Why people-pleasing and perfectionism frequently accompany chronic illness ✔ What to do when you've "tried everything" and nothing has worked ✔ How Nicole Sachs approaches healing alongside—not instead of—conventional medical care ✔ What gives hope to people living with chronic pain todayWhether you're living with chronic back pain, neck pain, fibromyalgia, migraines, pelvic pain, long-term stress, anxiety, unexplained symptoms, or you're a healthcare professional looking to better understand persistent pain, this episode offers an evidence-informed, compassionate perspective on one of healthcare's most challenging problems.About Nicole SachsNicole Sachs, LCSW, is a psychotherapist, chronic pain educator, speaker, and bestselling author known internationally for helping people better understand the relationship between the brain, the nervous system, emotional processing, and chronic symptoms. Her work has helped thousands of people explore new approaches to healing while complementing appropriate medical care.If this episode helps you better understand chronic pain, the nervous system, or mind-body health, subscribe to the Crackin' Backs Podcast for weekly conversations with world-leading experts in pain science, sports medicine, longevity, neuroscience, rehabilitation, nutrition, and human performance. We are two sports chiropractors, seeking knowledge from some of the best resources in the world of health. From our perspective, health is more than just “Crackin Backs” but a deep dive into physical, mental, and nutritional well-being philosophies. Join us as we talk to some of the greatest minds and discover some of the most incredible gems you can use to maintain a higher level of health. Crackin Backs Podcast