Living with chronic pain is challenging—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too. After over a decade of working with people in long-term rehab, I’ve noticed some common patterns and shared struggles.

In this post, I’ll walk you through 5 practical tips I share with nearly every patient who’s dealing with persistent or chronic pain. These strategies aren’t just about exercises—they’re about how to think, plan, and stay on track during a long recovery journey.

In this episode of the Back to Your Best Podcast, I sat down with Oliver Crossley—physio, yoga teacher, and the founder of Yogic Physio—to talk about how mindfulness, breathwork, and a holistic approach to rehab can transform the way we help people living with persistent pain and invisible conditions like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and POTS.

Recovery from injury or chronic pain is rarely straightforward. In this episode of the Back 2 Your Best Rehab Podcast, we speak with Leah, a dedicated figure athlete, about how she navigated pain, setbacks, and the emotional challenges that come with losing the ability to train the way you once did.

Adam is a veteran who spent years living with persistent lower back pain. His story wasn’t just about injury—it was about identity, mindset, and the long road it takes to get back to living well. What struck me most was how open he was about the emotional toll chronic pain takes, and how determined he was to find his way forward.

Running is simple, but staying injury-free isn’t. On the Back 2 Your Best Rehab Podcast, I spoke with sports chiropractor Luke Nelson about common running injuries—especially Achilles tendinopathy—and how runners can prevent and manage them effectively.

In this episode of the Back 2 Your Best Rehab Podcast, I sat down with Zane Bormann—an experienced coach and athlete who’s faced his fair share of injuries, surgeries, and setbacks. What makes Zane’s story so powerful is how he’s turned those challenges into a system of growth, not just for himself, but for the people he coaches every day.