What if chronic pain isn’t a life sentence—but a system failure?

In this episode of Movement Is My Constant, I speak with Dr. Fawad Mian, a board-certified neurologist and regenerative medicine specialist, about why so many high-performing adults struggle to recover from chronic injuries—and what can actually help.

We dig into the biology of chronic pain, why conventional treatments often fail, and how regenerative approaches like PRP, prolotherapy, and movement re-education are providing new options for those who’ve been told:
"Take the pills, book the surgery, and learn to live with it."

Whether you're an athlete, therapist, coach, or someone who refuses to accept surgery as the only answer, this conversation offers practical insights and a different path forward.

What We Cover

• What chronic pain really is—and why it persists
• Why conventional treatments and insurance frameworks fall short
• Regenerative therapies explained: PRP, prolotherapy, and more
• Movement as medicine: what most rehab protocols miss
• Rewiring your mindset to become an active participant in healing
• Why surgery isn’t always the only—or best—option

Notable Quotes

The problem with the steroid is that it has a couple of different effects. Number one, it's toxic to the cartilage, it's toxic to the bone, it's toxic to tissue, ultimately. - Dr. Fawad Mian

I always challenge people, look, I mean, let's just get you moving first. If that's what you can do, start doing that. - Dr. Fawad Mian

About the Guest:

Dr. Fawad Mian is the founder of Vitality Integrative Wellness in New Jersey. He combines diagnostics, regenerative treatments, and movement re-education to help adults over 55 recover from chronic pain without drugs or surgery.
🔗 Dr Fawad’s website: prolohealing.com
📘 Getting to Pain Free — available on bookshop.org

Call to Action

If you’re dealing with chronic pain—or have been told surgery is your only option—this episode is for you. There are alternatives. Start by listening, get informed, and begin building a healing plan that fits your body, not just the system.

For more on movement-based recovery and building trust in your body, visit movementismyconstant.com/episodes/

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Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any decisions about your health or treatment.

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Episode Credits
Produced, Edited and Mixed by Chris Forbes
Artwork Design by Utterly Create
Music is by Pictures of a Floating World from the Free Music archive.org

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