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Kylie Hicks discusses the connection between the nervous system and chronic pain, emphasizing the importance of understanding these dynamics in treatment.

Ep 142 | The Nervous System & Chronic Pain with Kylie Hicks What if the missing piece in chronic pain wasn't another technique, but understanding the nervous system? In this episode, we sit down with remedial massage therapist and chronic pain Specialist Kylie Hicks , whose work is changing the way therapists think about pain. Kylie has spent more than 20 years helping people who have often been told there's nothing more that can be done. Together we talk about why so many people with chronic pain feel unseen, unheard, and misunderstood, and how understanding the nervous system can completely change the treatment experience. In this episode we discuss: • Why chronic pain is about so much more than tissue • How to recognise the nervous system patterns behind pain • The language Kylie listens for in every first consultation • Why helping clients feel truly seen is often the beginning of healing • How changing pain can change long-held beliefs about a diagnosis • The importance of therapist presence, rapport, and creating safety • Why rebooking is part of the treatment plan, not just good business Kylie also shares the case study that earned her the Massage & Myotherapy Australia…

People in this episode

Guest: Kylie Hicks

Topics covered

• chronic pain
• nervous system
• therapeutic techniques
• client care
• pain management

Keywords

• chronic pain
• nervous system
• remedial massage
• therapist presence
• healing
• case study
• treatment experience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Massage & Myotherapy Australia

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