[Music] [Applause] You will never get better. You will never be without pain. You better have to learn to live with it.Has anyone here or anyone you know well ever heard words like these. Because these are words people who are diagnosed with chronic pain hear often. And these words hurt. They these words sounds heavy.These words almost reduce their identity to one thing. You are pain. But today I want to convince you to never say never even in the context of chronic pain.Let's start with language. The word ...

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Chronic pain wrecks the lives of more than 600m people around the world. Treatments, however, often bring little relief. Could a new finding turn things around? https://t.co/cg3i49MTzG ...

Mental and Physical Health Crisis - The pandemic triggered a 25% increase in anxiety and depression globally [8] - Approximately 15 billion people, representing 20% of the world's population, are believed to suffer from chronic pain [9] Holistic Wellness Approach - The presentation introduces somatic exercise therapy, connecting mind, breath, and movement to release pain and trauma [11] - Somatic exercises involve breath work, meditation, and movement to relieve stress, reduce pain, and heal from trauma [11] - Even short 90-second pauses and 10-minute mobility stretches can significantly reduce stress [14] Benefits of Somatic Exercises - Somatic exercises can significantly reduce PTSD symptoms and enhance overall well-being [15] - Breath work enhances focus, lowers blood pressure, and reduces stress levels [15] - Mindful meditation enhances alpha and theta brain waves to improve sleep [15] - Movement at the pace of breath improves muscle and joint recovery and stimulates the vagus nerve, enhancing gut health [16] Practical Application - A 30-day guide using somatic exercises is designed to create awareness, alignment, and action for improved mental and physical health [16]