Pain Relief Path

Have you been ignoring your body hoping that your pain will just magically go away? After all, if you're not paying attention, it's not really there...right? Unfortunately for many people this is exactly the opposite of how your brain and your body really communicate! Remember: Pain is your body's alarm system. It's your body's way of communicating "HEY! PAY ATTENTION HERE!"So what happens if you...

Are you wanting change but you feel like it's never the right time, or you never have the right tools, or you never feel just "right" enough? Are you stuck waiting for all the stars to align? If so, this episode is for YOU. That first step many times, is the hardest. You feel like everything has to be perfect, and you want a guarantee that you won't flare your symptoms up, or else what's...

You've been in pain for a long time, and you've seen ALL the doctors and specialists, PTs, chiros, massage therapists; you've tried all the medications and modalities. Even though things have helped, you can't help but feel there's something missing on your treatment team. Then you hear about Coaching and you're intrigued, but apprehensive about adding yet ANOTHER person to your medical team.&nbsp...

Have you ever thought about using mindfulness to help with your chronic pain? In this walk and talk episode, we'll talk about WHY using mindfulness can have a positive impact on your pain journey, and I provide actionable tips on how to incorporate mindfulness into your daily routine. Hope you enjoy this episode, and I'd love to hear how you plan on incorporating mindfulness into your routine...

Have you ever been curious about mindfulness? You hear the term tossed around all the time, your doctors are telling you to do it, so is your brother in law. But what is it, REALLY, and what, if any, are the benefits? In this interview with Dr. Jessica McConahay, we dive deep into these questions, and more! Dr. Jessica is a Physical Therapist in the Portland area. She is a Fellow of Pain Science,...

In this episode of Wednesday Walk and Talk, we talk about your self talk! Are you nice to yourself, or do you feel like your body is out to get you? Do you ever say or think things such as: "My body hates me", or "My body is angry with me?" In this episode, we'll talk about why positive self talk is important,  how it can help you along your pain journey in an actual physiological w...

Do you find yourself telling the same story of your pain over and over again? To doctors, friends, family, acquaintances, that weird mom at the playground? Have you ever thought about what this story is doing to your mental and emotional health? Have you ever thought about if this story is SERVING you? Is it helping you get out of your chronic pain rut, or is it keeping you there? In thi...

Welcome to Pain Relief Path! I am Dr. Pan Zhang, Physical Therapist turned Chronic Pain Coach. In this channel, I talk about all things chronic pain, and most importantly, how to get you on the path to your pain free life. I coach my clients through education, exploration, and empowerment to help them live the life they want and deserve. I'm also privileged to have guests from all different discip...

In this episode, I had the privilege to speak with Mason Trezise, an Athletic trainer who specializes in working with athletes from middle school to college. He helps athletes with injuries from sprained ankles, injured backs, and helps guide them from the moment of injury to getting back in play in a safe, effective, and fun manner. As an athletic trainer, he has a unique perspective on how pain...

Has anyone ever actually talked to you about what pain is? I bet not. But why should you care? Well, research has shown that if you actually understand what is going on in your body when you have pain, it actually significantly decreases the pain you feel, and there is less fear and anxiety around it. That's one of the big reasons why people with chronic pain spend SO much time, energy and money t...

Welcome to Pain Relief Path! I am Dr. Pan Zhang, Physical Therapist turned Chronic Pain Coach. In this channel, I talk about all things chronic pain, and most importantly, how to get you on the path to your pain free life. I coach my clients through education, exploration, and empowerment to help them live the life they want and deserve. I'm also privileged to have guests from all different discip...

This is a full body scan walk through. It jumps right in, so get comfy before you hit play! Welcome to Pain Relief Path! I am Dr. Pan Zhang, Physical Therapist turned Chronic Pain Coach. In this channel, I talk about all things chronic pain, and most importantly, how to get you on the path to your pain free life. I coach my clients through education, exploration, and empowerment to help them live...

Listen to this before doing the body scan for the first time! Have you felt disconnected, dissociated from your body because you've been in pain for such a long time? For many people, this actually can amplify your pain! After all, Pain is your body's alarm system, and if you keep ignoring that alarm, it'll just get louder and louder. The Body Scan is a great way to start connecting to your b...

Have you tried starting to exercise, only to have a flare up that lasted 3 days? Did you try, and try again, with the same results, and not be able to sustain any sort of routine? This Episode dives into WHY this may be happening to you, and HOW to actually get started, and have success! If this helps you, please subscribe for future information packed episodes. Also follow me on IG @pai...

Friday, Jun 10, 2022 In this episode, I have the privilege to speak with Jenni Sills. Jenni is a nutrition coach whose mission is to help busy women figure out how to build health into their already chaotic schedules. She provides results through a personalized nutrition plan and a comprehensive health analysis  without dieting or working out 7 days a week.  This episode is full of infor...