The Emotional Connection to Chronic Pain with Jim Prussack (Ep.44)
In this episode, Billy Peterson speaks with licensed physical therapist Jim Prussack, known as The Pain PT, to explore the revolutionary concept of mind-body healing. With a personal recount of his own battle with pain, Billy highlights the importance of understanding pain beyond traditional medicine.
Tune in as Jim explains how chronic pain can be rooted in emotional stress, past trauma, and psychological factors rather than just physical injury. He highlights that the brain, often neglected in traditional medical assessments, plays a central role in creating and processing both physical and emotional pain.
Key takeaways include:
- Jim’s journey from traditional physical therapy to studying pain and the powerful mind-body connection
- How you can unlock new avenues for healing without surgery or drugs
- The significant role of stress and emotions in chronic pain
- How modern medicine often overlooks the brain’s impact on healing
- Real-life success stories of healing chronic pain through emotional awareness
- And more
Resources:
- International Association for the Study of Pain
- The Deepest Well by Nadine Burke Harris, MD
- Back In Control by David Hanscom, MD
- The Divided Mind by Dr. John Sarno
- The Mindbody Prescription by Dr. John Sarno
- The Great Pain Deception by Steve Ozanich
- From the Starting Gate by Billy Peterson
- Sarno Clinic
- Think Away Your Pain by David Schechter, MD
- Heal by Kelly Noonan Gores
- Pain Free for Life by Scott Brady, MD
- Dr. Joe Dispenza
- Pain Free For Good
- Thank You, Dr. Sarno
Previous Episodes of Interest:
- The Mind-Body Connection with Heather Peterson of Pain Free For Good (Ep. 15)
- The Mind-Body Connection: Healing From Within with Heather Peterson (Ep. 34)
Connect with Billy Peterson:
- Peterson Wealth Services: Billy Peterson
- LinkedIn: Billy Peterson
- Facebook: Peterson Wealth Services
- Instagram: Peterson Wealth Services
- YouTube: Peterson Wealth Services
- billy@petersonws.com
- 801-475-4002
Connect with Jim Prussack:
- The Pain PT
- LinkedIn: Jim Prussack
- Facebook: The Pain PT
- Instagram: The Pain PT
- YouTube: The Pain PT
About Our Guest:
Jim Prussack’s journey into chronic pain treatment began even before his physical therapy training. Struggling with his own health issues, he realized traditional methods often failed to address persistent pain effectively. This led him to pursue deeper knowledge, including a second master’s in Physiotherapy in Australia, where he learned about pain science and the role of the nervous system in pain perception. Influenced by renowned figures like Dr. Peter O’Sullivan, Lorimer Moseley, and David Butler, Jim also explored mindfulness and meditation, completing intensive Vipassana retreats and learning from experts like Jon Kabat-Zinn. His approach evolved further under the guidance of Dr. John Sarno and Dr. Howard Schubiner, emphasizing the mind-body connection in healing chronic pain. Now a certified SIRPA practitioner, Jim helps patients understand how emotions and thoughts impact physical health, combining scientific insight with holistic methods.
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