Why We Hurt and What We Can Do About It with Lorimer Moseley

Joining us on the show for this episode is one of the world’s leading pain researchers, Lorimer Moseley, PhD. Having spent thirty plus years in his pursuit of understanding pain through the studies of neuroscience, physiotherapy, and pain science, Lorimer is currently a Professor of Clinical Neurosciences and the Foundation Chair in Physiotherapy at the University of South Australia. He’s recently launched his non-profit grassroots movement called ‘Pain Revolution’ which is ensuring that all Australians have access to the knowledge, skills, and local support to prevent and overcome persistent pain. For this conversation, we explore some of the key principles of his updated model of pain which draws from 50 years of research and data. It’s deeply transformational work that has the potential to dramatically shift our relationship to what makes us hurt. If you wish to continue your journey into the world of pain science, head over to painrevolution.org or check out some of his lectures and Ted Talks over on YouTube. Show Topics - Lorimers Background - Central Sensitization - Pain Variability Between People - Making the Case Against the Structural Explanations of Pain - Pain is a Protective Mechanism, Not Injury Detection - Four Essential Pain Facts - Manual Therapy and Pain - Pain Revolution and Community Building - Challenging Modality Empires - Evidence Based Practice - The Social Element of Healing - What Can Those In Pain Do Right Now?