Why Your Pain Won't Go Away — Inflammation, Nerve Pain & What Your Body Is Actually Telling You

Not all pain is created equal — and understanding the difference could change everything about how you recover.In this episode, Dr. Greg Goldberger breaks down the real science of inflammation: what it is, why you actually need it, and why it gets such a bad rap. More importantly, he explains why pain that lingers for months or years is rarely just inflammation — and what's really going on instead.You'll learn:The 3 stages of healing and how long each should realistically takeThe 5 types of pain (inflammatory, ischemic, mechanical, neuropathic & central sensitization) and how to tell which one you're experiencingWhy pain often sticks around long after an injury — and the snowball effect most people never catch early enoughThe truth about anti-inflammatories and steroid injections — when they help and when they're just a Band-AidWhy seeing a physical therapist early can mean 1–2 visits instead of months of treatmentIf you've ever Googled your symptoms trying to figure out why something still hurts, this episode is for you.📍 Based in Jacksonville? Book a free 15-minute discovery call or your first evaluation for $79 at movementdriven.com.