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Testosterone and Aging
Testosterone, Aging & Chronic Pain Testosterone naturally declines with age—but the effects go far beyond libido. This post breaks down how low levels impact recovery, muscle strength, inflammation, a... ...more
The Pain Playbook ,pain management Pain Cycle &Nervous System
July 10, 2025•6 min read
Testosterone and Women
Testosterone isn’t just for men. In women, low levels can affect strength, mood, libido, and yes, pain. This post breaks down what happens when T is too low, how to spot the signs, and what you can do... ...more
The Pain Playbook ,pain management Pain Cycle &Nervous System
July 03, 2025•5 min read
What Low Testosterone Feels Like
Discover how testosterone affects pain, energy, and recovery especially in active men and women. Learn the early signs of hormone-related pain and what to do next. ...more
The Pain Playbook ,pain management &Nervous System
June 11, 2025•3 min read
Tools That Help Create Safety
Trauma & Pain Blog Series – Part 4 Once we understand that trauma changes the nervous system, the question becomes: what can we do to help the body feel safe again? ...more
The Pain Playbook ,pain management Pain Cycle &Nervous System
May 28, 2025•2 min read
Is Trauma Hiding in your Pain?
Is Trauma Hiding in Your Pain? 5 Signs to Watch For Trauma & Pain Blog Series – Part 3 Not all pain comes from a ...more
The Pain Playbook ,pain management &Pain Cycle
May 22, 2025•3 min read
What Trauma Does to the Nervous System
Reading Time: 3 minutes Why Pain Lingers Trauma & Pain Blog Series – Part 2 We tend to think of trauma as something that happened then. But your nervous ...more
The Pain Playbook ,pain management Pain Cycle Nervous System &stress
May 14, 2025•2 min read
Trauma & Pain Part 1: When Pain Isn’t Just Physical
When Pain Isn’t Just Physical: The Trauma Connection Trauma & Pain Blog Series – Part 1 Pain doesn’t always start with injury. Pain can begin ...more
The Pain Playbook ,pain management &Pain Cycle
May 08, 2025•2 min read
Why Women Feel Pain Differently
Why Women Feel Pain Differently: The Hormone Connection Women experience pain differently—and there are reasons for it. Hormones play a big part in pain sensitivity ...more
The Pain Playbook ,pain management &Pain Cycle
April 26, 2025•2 min read
From Tension to Relief
From Tension to Relief: Techniques to Interrupt the Pain Cycle Safety is key. As a Massage Therapist, with 15 years of deep tissue experience, ...more
The Pain Playbook ,pain management Pain Cycle Nervous System &stress
April 23, 2025•4 min read
Testosterone and Aging
Testosterone, Aging & Chronic Pain Testosterone naturally declines with age—but the effects go far beyond libido. This post breaks down how low levels impact recovery, muscle strength, inflammation, a... ...more
The Pain Playbook ,pain management Pain Cycle &Nervous System
July 10, 2025•6 min read
Testosterone and Women
Testosterone isn’t just for men. In women, low levels can affect strength, mood, libido, and yes, pain. This post breaks down what happens when T is too low, how to spot the signs, and what you can do... ...more
The Pain Playbook ,pain management Pain Cycle &Nervous System
July 03, 2025•5 min read
What Low Testosterone Feels Like
Discover how testosterone affects pain, energy, and recovery especially in active men and women. Learn the early signs of hormone-related pain and what to do next. ...more
The Pain Playbook ,pain management &Nervous System
June 11, 2025•3 min read
Tools That Help Create Safety
Trauma & Pain Blog Series – Part 4 Once we understand that trauma changes the nervous system, the question becomes: what can we do to help the body feel safe again? ...more
The Pain Playbook ,pain management Pain Cycle &Nervous System
May 28, 2025•2 min read
Is Trauma Hiding in your Pain?
Is Trauma Hiding in Your Pain? 5 Signs to Watch For Trauma & Pain Blog Series – Part 3 Not all pain comes from a ...more
The Pain Playbook ,pain management &Pain Cycle
May 22, 2025•3 min read
What Trauma Does to the Nervous System
Reading Time: 3 minutes Why Pain Lingers Trauma & Pain Blog Series – Part 2 We tend to think of trauma as something that happened then. But your nervous ...more
The Pain Playbook ,pain management Pain Cycle Nervous System &stress
May 14, 2025•2 min read
Trauma & Pain Part 1: When Pain Isn’t Just Physical
When Pain Isn’t Just Physical: The Trauma Connection Trauma & Pain Blog Series – Part 1 Pain doesn’t always start with injury. Pain can begin ...more
The Pain Playbook ,pain management &Pain Cycle
May 08, 2025•2 min read
Why Women Feel Pain Differently
Why Women Feel Pain Differently: The Hormone Connection Women experience pain differently—and there are reasons for it. Hormones play a big part in pain sensitivity ...more
The Pain Playbook ,pain management &Pain Cycle
April 26, 2025•2 min read
From Tension to Relief
From Tension to Relief: Techniques to Interrupt the Pain Cycle Safety is key. As a Massage Therapist, with 15 years of deep tissue experience, ...more
The Pain Playbook ,pain management Pain Cycle Nervous System &stress
April 23, 2025•4 min read
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