168 - The Mind-Body Connection in Pain Management with Ben O'Loghlin

In this episode of the Radical Health Rebel podcast, Leigh Brandon interviews Ben O'Loghlin, an expert in the Alexander Technique. They discuss Ben's personal journey with chronic pain and how he discovered the Alexander Technique as a solution.

The conversation delves into the role of the brain in muscle tension, the importance of active engagement in healing, and the misconceptions surrounding chronic pain.

Ben emphasizes the significance of self-management and the mind-body connection in pain perception. They also explore how the Alexander Technique can benefit musicians by enhancing their performance through improved posture and relaxation.

The episode concludes with Ben sharing his future plans for an online course and innovative approaches to teaching the Alexander Technique.

Chapters

00:00 The Journey to Alexander Technique

03:03 Understanding the Alexander Technique

05:58 Active vs Passive Treatments

08:46 Challenging Age-Related Pain Myths

11:40 Misconceptions About Back Pain

14:44 The Role of the Medical Model

17:38 Exploring Modalities for Pain Relief

20:51 The Mind-Body Connection in Pain

23:46 Navigating Automatic and Voluntary Systems

33:43 Understanding Automatic Postural Control