What cold water swimming taught me about my body
I live with chronic pain. Getting into freezing cold water sounds like the last thing I should be doing. Here's what my nervous system thinks about that.
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Sheena Rydings, The Pain Therapist Learning how to break the cycle of chronic pain, feel empowered to be in control. To stop surviving and start to thrive in life.
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Central sensitisation - the explanation that changes everything
Your pain is real. Your body is not broken. Your nervous system is doing exactly what it learned to do. Here's why that's actually good news
The invisible mental load of living with chronic pain
Something I have come to realise, from my own lived experience with pain and long term health conditions, and one thing I see often with my clients is that one of the hardest things about living with chronic pain isn’t always the pain itself.
Navigating Relationships While Living with Chronic Pain
Living with chronic pain is a journey that affects not only the person experiencing it but also their relationships.
The Power of Dopamine for Wellness
Dopamine—it’s the brain’s feel-good superhero, but there’s so much more to this powerful neurotransmitter than just making us feel good.
Episode 19: "Rewiring Pain: What Is Neuroplasticity and Why It Matters"
In this mini episode of The Pain Therapist Podcast, we unpack one of the most empowering concepts in modern neuroscience: neuroplasticity — the brain’s ability to change its structure and function in response to thoughts, behaviours, and experiences.
Understanding Neuroplasticity and Chronic Pain: What It Is and What We Can Learn
Chronic pain affects millions of people worldwide, often persisting for months or even years without clear resolution.
Seeds of Renewal: Spring’s Lessons for Chronic Pain and Wellbeing
As the days grow longer and the earth begins to awaken from its winter slumber, we see signs of renewal all around us.
Episode 17:Healing Medical Trauma: A Therapist’s Perspective with Emma Tynan
In this episode of The Pain Therapist Podcast, we explore the powerful connection between medical trauma and chronic pain with special guest Emma Tynan.
Post-Valentine’s Reflection: Loving Yourself Amid Chronic Pain
Valentine’s Day often prompts us to think about love, our relationships with others, the connections we cherish, and how we express care.