How your lower brain chatter affects your pain

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Did you know your lower brain chatter can affect the amount of pain you feel? Dr Michelle King expands on this and offers ways to quieten the chatter.

Dr Michelle King is part of an interdisciplinary pain clinic and palliative care team in Limpopo. She has completed a postgraduate diploma in chronic pain management, and a postgraduate diploma in palliative medicine, and is the President-Elect of PainSA.

This episode is brought to you by Accord Healthcare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. The content and opinions expressed are entirely those of the healthcare professional and not influenced by Accord Healthcare in any way.
3 Apr 2023 English South Africa Health & Fitness

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