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Understanding Pain and What to Do About It

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Explore the complexities of chronic and persistent pain in this 17-minute TEDx talk by Dr. Kory Zimney. Discover why pain affects more people than heart disease, cancer, and diabetes combined, and learn about recent neuroscience findings that explain why someone hurts. Gain insights into how pain persistence is often more related to nervous system sensitivity than structural damage. Understand how scientific discoveries have helped those with chronic pain recover and lead fuller lives. Learn practical strategies to retrain a sensitive nervous system and manage pain effectively. Benefit from Dr. Zimney's extensive experience as a physical therapist, researcher, and educator in the field of pain neuroscience education.

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Understanding Pain and What to do about it | Kory Zimney | TEDxUSD

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