Control Pain & Heal Faster With Your Brain | Huberman Lab Essentials
Andrew Huberman
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In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how to manage pain and accelerate injury recovery by leveraging protocols to modulate pain perception.
I discuss how pain interpretation is a complex experience, shaped by both internal factors like emotions and genetics, as well as external factors, such as context. I explain how practical strategies like acupuncture, breathing techniques, exercise and temperature modulation can influence the body’s pain response and accelerate recovery. I also discuss topics like phantom limb pain, recovering from traumatic brain injury and the crucial role inflammation plays in the healing process.
Episode show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/xYRBZIy
Huberman Lab Essentials are short episodes focused on essential science and protocol takeaways from past full-length Huberman Lab episodes. Watch or listen to the full-length episode: Control Pain & Heal Faster with Your Brain
Watch more Huberman Lab Essentials episodes: Huberman Lab Essentials
Timestamps
00:00:00 Huberman Lab Essentials; Neuroplasticity
00:01:58 Somatosensory System, Pain
00:05:22 Pain & Injury; Genes
00:07:38 Touch, Sensitivity, Pain, Inflammation
00:09:53 Phantom Limb Pain, Top-Down Modulation
00:14:00 Traumatic Brain Injury, Aging & Glymphatic System; Tools: Side Sleeping, Zone 2 Cardio
00:19:05 Pain Interpretation, Adrenaline, Emotion & Love
00:22:19 Acupuncture; Homunculus, Somatosensory System, Gut & Inflammation
00:29:31 Tool: Wim Hof Method, Tummo Breathing, Pain
00:30:29 Tools: Injury Management, Ice or Heat?
00:34:10 Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), Stem Cells
00:35:43 Recap & Key Takeaways
Disclaimer & Disclosures:: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer
20 Comments
I'm over and beyond pleased with the information given in this episode as it's helping me to understand better about what's going on with my body and how I can finally gain control over my physical pain instead of having my pain control ME!
Thanks a bunch Andrew! ❤
Hit a rough spell at 47 now at the age of 60 I am in absolute full control.
Just wish I had of known earlier.
Well done Huberman and all the brilliant science.
1. Ice isn’t good for an injury
2. Always maintain some form of exercise.
3. Love helps minimize pain!
I see this clinically all the time; once patients reframe pain as signal instead of threat, their recovery curve changes completely.
Grateful you’re bringing this level of neuroscience to the mainstream.
I’ve been listening to your podcast for a while now, and I think you’d hit a goldmine with an episode on mattress quality, especially focusing on the materials used in cheaper brands. There’s a growing concern about the use of fiberglass fire socks in budget mattresses. These are meant to meet fire safety regulations but can leak if the mattress cover is damaged or removed, leading to potential health issues like skin irritation or respiratory problems.
It would be great to delve into how prevalent this issue is, which brands are using these materials, and what consumers can do to protect themselves. You could also touch on alternatives like natural fire barriers (like wool) that don’t pose these risks, and discuss the durability, comfort, and overall value of these cheaper mattresses compared to their higher-end counterparts.
Additionally, exploring the marketing tactics, consumer reviews, and perhaps even talking to industry experts or those affected by fiberglass exposure could provide a comprehensive look at this often overlooked aspect of bedroom furniture.
I believe this topic would not only educate your listeners but also spark some really interesting discussions about consumer safety, product transparency, and the mattress industry’s practices.
Looking forward to hearing your take on this!
Best regards,
Stephen
Really admire and appreciate all the work you do.
I hope someday you will host Dr. Howard Shubinar or Dr. David Schechter or any senior doctor from the PPD (Psychophysiological disorders) association to talk about pain.
Control Pain & Heal Faster With Your Brain | Huberman Lab Essentials
Andrew Huberman
152,334 views
See Andrew Huberman live in New York, Los Angeles & San Francisco:
https://go.hubermanlab.com/protocols-...
In this Huberman Lab Essentials episode, I explain how to manage pain and accelerate injury recovery by leveraging protocols to modulate pain perception.
I discuss how pain interpretation is a complex experience, shaped by both internal factors like emotions and genetics, as well as external factors, such as context. I explain how practical strategies like acupuncture, breathing techniques, exercise and temperature modulation can influence the body’s pain response and accelerate recovery. I also discuss topics like phantom limb pain, recovering from traumatic brain injury and the crucial role inflammation plays in the healing process.
Episode show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/xYRBZIy
Huberman Lab Essentials are short episodes focused on essential science and protocol takeaways from past full-length Huberman Lab episodes. Watch or listen to the full-length episode: Control Pain & Heal Faster with Your Brain
Watch more Huberman Lab Essentials episodes: Huberman Lab Essentials
Timestamps
00:00:00 Huberman Lab Essentials; Neuroplasticity
00:01:58 Somatosensory System, Pain
00:05:22 Pain & Injury; Genes
00:07:38 Touch, Sensitivity, Pain, Inflammation
00:09:53 Phantom Limb Pain, Top-Down Modulation
00:14:00 Traumatic Brain Injury, Aging & Glymphatic System; Tools: Side Sleeping, Zone 2 Cardio
00:19:05 Pain Interpretation, Adrenaline, Emotion & Love
00:22:19 Acupuncture; Homunculus, Somatosensory System, Gut & Inflammation
00:29:31 Tool: Wim Hof Method, Tummo Breathing, Pain
00:30:29 Tools: Injury Management, Ice or Heat?
00:34:10 Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), Stem Cells
00:35:43 Recap & Key Takeaways
Disclaimer & Disclosures:: https://www.hubermanlab.com/disclaimer