Ep 17. Do You Have Chronic Migraine? That Depends Who You Ask — Mindbody vs. Traditional Medicine

Jul 8, 2025
9 mins

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Are your symptoms “chronic”? What does that even mean—and why does it matter?
 
In this video, we unpack the difference between the traditional biomedical model and the mindbody (biopsychosocial) approach to defining chronic migraine. I'll breifly touch on  what neuroplastic pain is, how nervous system dysregulation plays a role, and why persistence—not frequency—is the key factor for the mindbody approach. Most importantly, I'll touch on how chronic symptoms can be reversed.
 
 If you've ever wondered, “Does this approach apply to me?” — this is for you.
 
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 00:00 – 📍 Understanding Chronic Pain: An Introduction
 00:25 – ⚕️ Traditional (Biomedical) Model vs. 🧠❤️ Mindbody (Biopsychosocial) Medicine
 00:58 – 🌿 Holistic Approach to Chronic Pain
 01:56 – 🔁 Importance of Persistence (Not Just Frequency)
 03:22 – 🧠 Neuroplastic Pain Explained
 04:09 – 🚨 Nervous System Dysregulation as a Root Cause
 05:04 – 🧠💥 Brain's Role in Pain Perception
 06:01 – 🔄 Reversing Neuroplastic Pain
 06:50 – 💬 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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