Have you ever been on the receiving end of the "Do Better" lecture? This lecture usually sounds like: Exercise more, sleep better, eat healthier. If you have, have you left that doctor appointment feeling inspired and hopeful...or Frustrated and angry? Likely the latter, right? Have you thought: If I could, I would! Or something along the lines of:…

Your Pain is a combination of contributions from your Body, MInd, and Stories. In this episode, I talk about how pain is processed in your body, which is an important part of your understand and path to your pain free life. ================ Welcome to Pain Relief Path! I am Dr. Pan Zhang, Physical Therapist turned Chronic Pain Coach. In this channe…

Have you been hearing different terms floating out in the interwebs describing pain, and you're just getting more confused? Well, in this episode we talk about the three main types of pain, as well as the different names that you may hear each type of pain referred to. You'll also learn what each type of pain means, as well as the roles that your b…

Being honest with yourself is one of the best things you can do along your Path. It'll help you gain a real understanding of where you start, your progress, and the true amount of time an energy you have to devote to your journey. If you're feeling like you don't have enough time, energy, or the effort to start or keep going, this is the episode fo…

Do you have big goals and dreams to help you live the life you want to live? Do you also have a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach when you try to think about STARTING the changes you want to see in your life? OOOR do you see yourself thinking about starting these things and then your brain goes: Nu-huh. Not today... If your'e in one of tho…

New Year, New you! ...Right? Have you ever been one to make resolutions, or set goals for the year just to break them or give up on them three weeks into the year? If this is you, and you're looking to make drastic changes to your life and your happiness this year, this episode is for you. I dive into what may be really causing you to break promise…

Welcome to "The Posturally Podcast" with your host, Anne Asher! Join Anne on a transformative journey where she shares decades of expertise working with individuals in chronic pain and desk-bound professionals. Every month Anne delves into a carefully curated theme over a number of epsiodes to help listeners like you enhance their physical health E…

Are you ready for an information packed hour? If so, buckle up and get ready to learn the real story about the Vagus nerve and Polyvagal theory, How biofeedback and changing your brain waves can help your chronic pain, and new research on how microdosing can effect your chronic pain! Dr. Irene Luc and I talk about ALL the things, and have a little …

This message is for all of you out there doing ALL the things You’re eating right You’re Journaling You’re exercising to your pace You’re seeing a therapist/s But you’re still in pain. If you’re one of those people: I have one question for you: Do you believe? Do you believe in yourself? Do you believe in your goals? Do you believe in the path? Or …

In this episode, we talk about the GOOD, the BAD, and the Ugly of Inflammation, and REAL, ways to manage it in your own life! Now gimmicks, quick fixes that never really fix anything, but real tools, tips, and tricks to help you understand and feel empowered to manage inflammation. Jenni is a holistic nutrition and wellness coach and hormone expert…

Are you someone who finds it hard to stick with new routines to help you with your chronic pain? You find yourself diving deep into a new diet, exercise program, or supplement routine, only to find reasons that this doesn't work for you after a few weeks? When this happens over and over again, you may feel like you're met with failure with all the …

I have the privilege of interviewing Stefanie Overstreet, a Nurse, Nutritional Therapy practitioner, and Holistic Postpartum support. We talk about what is NORMAL in your postpartum season, common things that postpartum mothers struggle with, and 3 most important things to help for postpartum mothers. Links from the episode: Check out Stefanie's Se…

Having a support system is one of the best things that you can do along your pain journey. However, not all support systems are created equally, and not all support systems serve you in the way you need. In this video, we go over ways to make sure that your support system is both what you want and need to help you achieve your goals, make you feel …

Committing to something is easy Staying committed is hard, especially when you miss a day, or 2 or three, or life derails your plans. In this episode, I go over a staying committed Hack--one that will help you feel like you don't fall off the wagon, and that will keep you making forward progress. ------------------------- Are you ready to stop havi…

Have you ever noticed that the expectations you have about your pain and response drastically effects how you respond and react to the situation? Have you seen how that changes your pain experience, and even effects your flare ups (or lack therof) after the situation? In this episode, this is what we explore, through a client's experience. I take y…

What happens when the stress is STILL THERE after you've "managed" it? What good is the stress management if it doesn't make the stress GO AWAY? If you've asked this question, and you've tried meditation, breathing techniques, counting backwards from 100, or anything else to help you manage your stress but you feel like it "hasn't worked", it's lik…

Why Is change so hard? The first thing to know about the path to a pain free life is that it WILL change you, and it WILL require you to change. And this is HARD. I mean, have you tried to create new patterns and habits before...only to be able to get to about day 3 before falling back into old habits? Have you ever wondered why change is so hard? …

"What if it doesn't work?" This is the question that has stopped SO MANY people from living better, fuller, fulfilling lives. Have you had that question flit across your mind when you're presented with a new, maybe even exciting thing, gadget, or technique to help you with your chronic pain? Has this QUESTION stopped you from trying something that …

So many of us are focusing on the wrong thing. We keep focusing on what we DON'T WANT, vs. What we actually want. For example: we focus on not wanting to be in pain, vs. being able to go on that family walk after dinner with your family. We focus on not having limits with activities, vs. being focusing on being able to enjoy and be present in the m…

Have you ever been on the giving or the receiving end of advice? Think back to the last time you were on the giving end: how did that feel in the moment? How did it feel when they didn't go with your advice, then came back days, maybe hours later venting about the same situation--how did it feel then? Now think back on the last time you were on the…

In this episode of WW&T, we talk about Breathwork, why it's important, and I take you through a few breathwork exercises. It's a breath along episode! I hope this episode helps you with your pain, anxiety, frustration and fear. Want more information? Check out this article on the effect of deep slow breathing on pain: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.go…

Endometriosis is a condition that effects up to 10% of women globally, and up to 70% of people with pelvic pain. If you are one of the millions of women effected by this condition, you need to TUNE IN to this episode with Dr. LJ Johnson, The Endo Expert! In this episode, we talk about what endometriosis is, who it effects, what symptoms may look li…

Holidays are not always a universally joyous time for everyone, and with the stress of getting all the things done, to the guilt of not being able participate like you would like to due to your chronic pain, it can all start piling up. The next thing you know, you're in the middle of the flare up and you have your in-laws coming to stay for a week …

Happy Thanksgiving! What are you grateful for this year? What is gratitude, anyway? And did you know that if you had a consistent gratitude practice, it can actually have positive impacts on your chronic pain? In this WW&T episode, I chat about what gratitude is, how it effects your chronic pain, and most importantly, how to implement a gratitude p…

Have you been down so many paths trying to find something that will help you find your pain free life; Only to be met with more flare ups, causing frustration, fear, and the feeling that nothing is ever going to work? What If we looked at those flare ups in a different way? Instead of looking at a flare up as a set back, that something you're doing…

In this week's walk and talk, we talk about pictures, and what they really mean. You've probably had them before: x-rays, MRIs, CT scans, maybe even ultrasounds. With all the information you've gotten from these images, what does it really mean to you and your chronic pain? Do the list if diagnoses from your MRI cause you anxiety and fear? Things s…

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…

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'…

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 ad…

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 o…

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 th…

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 jo…

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…

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 p…

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…

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 c…

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 p…

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 educatio…

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…

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 pa…

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…

It’s common to see older adults with a slumped posture, and though there are many possible reasons for this, perhaps the most common cause is a condition called spinal stenosis. The Mayo Clinic notes that spinal stenosis can result from wear-and-tear that narrows the spinal disks. This narrowing can place pressure on the nerve roots as they exit th…

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Oftentimes we assume poor postures that not only look bad, but that create muscular problems as well. Or even worse, problems with the spine, which does take a lot of time in therapy and a lot of expert help to get out of the problem. Some poor postures have the shoulders and the head hunched forward. But as you already know, this creates a lot of …

Allergies are a significant part of our life. Many people just take medications to relieve allergies. However, this podcast talks about the natural ways to help with allergies. Join us each week as Dr. Emil Tompkins, your Tucson Chiropractor gives tips, strategies and involved the top local area experts to help you to achieve greater health. Click …