David Hanscom, MD: Strength The Hidden Driver of Chronic Disease - Chronic Stress | Aging Less #20

Chronic stress is deeply related to chronic pain and other physical health issues. 

Joining host Sarah Stancombe in this episode is David Hanscom, MD, who himself struggled with a myriad of physical health issues before combatting his chronic stress in order to live a pain-free life. David Hanscom, MD practiced complex orthopedic spine surgery for 32 years. He quit his practice in Seattle to present his insights into solving chronic mental and physical pain, discovering that mental pain and anxiety was the biggest issue. He is an active speaker, author, and consultant. His book, Back in Control: A Surgeon’s Roadmap Out of Chronic Pain, systematically presents well-documented treatments for chronic pain. He launched a movement called “Dynamic Healing,” which recognizes the interactions between stress and one’s coping capacity, causing sustained threat physiology. Dealing with stress more effectively, and increasing the resiliency of the nervous system, allows healing. Furthermore, he is working on a new book addressing RUTs (repetitive unpleasant thoughts)

In this episode, David Hanscom, MD reveals lesser-known facts about physiology vs psychology, and how states such as anxiety, depression and stress are physiological states that we should teach our bodies to be less reactive to. If there is one thing to take away from this episode with David Hanscom, MD, it is awareness. 

Together, Sarah and David Hanscom, MD explore how longevity might be negatively impacted, as a body that is always on alert for danger can have a reduced lifespan of around seven years. The pair also discuss how despite all the advice in the world, it is up to the individual to know what tools and exercises work best for them. 

Follow David Hanscom, MD’s work on his website: https://backincontrol.com 

Connect with David Hanscom, MD via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavidhanscom/ 

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