What if trying to sit up straight is making your back pain worse?

This week, Kim welcomes Ben O'Loghlin, who spent his early twenties battling chronic back, neck, and shoulder pain that nothing could fix, not doctors, chiropractors, massage, or medication. After waking up 30 minutes early just to stretch enough to face college exams, Ben discovered the Alexander Technique, a 100-year-old cognitive approach developed by an Australian actor who was constantly losing his voice. 

In this transformative episode, Ben reveals:

• ​🔴 Brain autopilot problem: 85% of chronic back pain comes from muscle tension your brain creates without you knowing. Imaging shows nothing wrong
• ​🟢 Posture paradox: Forcing "good posture" uses the wrong muscles and creates more tension. The secret is reawakening automatic reflexes
• ​🟣 Seven-month results: Students reduced pain from 24 days per month to just 4 days without surgery, drugs, or endless physical therapy

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Chronic Truth Podcast

01:33 Ben O'Loughlin's Journey with Chronic Pain

05:57 Understanding the Alexander Technique

10:53 Teaching the Alexander Technique Online

14:00 Holistic Healing Approaches

20:14 Cognitive Techniques for Pain Relief

25:58 Investing in Long-Term Wellbeing

27:38 Connecting with Ben O'Loughlin

Connect with Ben:

💻 ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠: (90-minute workshop available)

📘 ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠

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Host/Executive Producer: Kimberly Nash

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