@drjoedamiani: 🔥 Chronic neck pain that keeps coming back? Your nervous system might need more than just stretching and strengthening! 💡 Here's what's happening: ⚡ Chronic pain + nervous system sensitivity When pain persists, your nervous system can become more sensitive, making normal movements feel uncomfortable or threatening. ⚡ Your brain relies on multiple senses Your brain combines information from your muscles, joints, vision, and other sensory systems to understand where your body is in space. ⚡ Changing your focus can change the experience By directing your attention toward a different body part during movement, you may help reduce excessive focus on the painful area and practice moving with less guarding. 🛠️ Try this multisensory movement exercise: ✅ STEP 1: GET INTO POSITION Start on your hands and knees, keeping your spine in a comfortable, neutral position. ✅ STEP 2: SHIFT YOUR ATTENTION Instead of focusing on your neck, direct your attention toward the pressure and contact between your hands and the surface underneath them. Notice how your weight shifts through your hands as you move. ✅ STEP 3: ADD GENTLE MOVEMENT Slowly move your head and neck through a comfortable range while continuing to focus on the sensations in your hands. Keep your movements relaxed and controlled rather than forcing through pain. 🔥 Why this matters: By combining gentle movement with attention to a different sensory input, you're practicing movement in a way that may feel less threatening to your nervous system. #ChronicNeckPain #NeckPainRelief #NervousSystem #PainNeuroscience #SensoryTraining

Dr. Joe Damiani, DPT

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