EP 631: What We're Overlooking About Chronic Pain After 40

Why does chronic pain, stiffness, tension, and injury seem to become more common as we get older?

In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause explores the connection between chronic pain, circulation, gut health, hormones, nutrition, movement, and the nervous system.

While hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can contribute to aches and joint discomfort, learn why estrogen may not be to blame for every ache and pain. Dr. Krause draws from nearly 20 years of working with women over 40 to help you explore how circulation and other foundational aspects of health may influence pain and recovery.

In this episode you'll learn:

• Overlooked reasons for why chronic pain and injuries can increase during perimenopause and menopause
• The connection between circulation and pain
• How gut and liver health may affect tension, pain and inflammation in the body
• Why sitting, lack of movement, and past injuries can contribute to tension
• The role of nitric oxide, nutrition, oxygen transport, and nutrient deficiencies in recovery
• How myofascial release, acupressure, tapping, and gentle stretching may help reduce tension
• Why chronic pain stresses out the nervous system
• What you likely haven't heard about stress, emotions, and tension held in the body
• How mitochondrial health declines over 40 and it's role in energy and recovery
• Simple myofascial techniques for the jaw, neck, shoulders, and other areas of tension

The Big Takeaway

Pain isn't always just about the place that hurts.

It's key to look at the whole body, including circulation, digestion, movement, nutrition, past injuries, stress, and nervous system regulation, when trying to understand your chronic pain and tension.

Get on the waitlist for Dr. Jannine's upcoming acumyofascial release workshops, designed to help people work with specific areas of pain and tension.

Resources Mentioned

• Chemical Free Body Organic Energy Juice — use the code: thehealthfix for money off your first order.
• Vibrant Pelvic Health and Dr. Brianne Grogan's - Experience
• JumpSport - use the code HEALTHFIX
• Vibrant Blue Oils - Fascia Release

Note: This episode discusses supplements, herbs, hormones, peptides, and other health interventions. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting new treatments or supplements.

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