New Podcast Explores Neuroplastic Pain Affecting 1.5 Billion People Worldwide
Dr. David Clarke's podcast 'The Story Behind the Symptoms' addresses the growing epidemic of neuroplastic pain conditions through patient interviews and evidence-based Neuroplastic Recovery Therapy, offering alternatives to traditional medical treatments.
Dr. David Clarke, president of the Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms, has launched a groundbreaking podcast series that addresses the medical mystery of unexplained chronic pain and illness affecting an estimated 1.5 billion people worldwide. "The Story Behind the Symptoms" represents the first podcast series featuring a doctor speaking with patients publicly about their symptoms to unravel the processes behind neuroplastic pain and illness.
Neuroplastic symptoms include chronic primary pain anywhere in the body, migraines, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, post-viral syndromes, and many other conditions that affect four out of ten people seen by physicians. These conditions involve pathways in the brain and nervous system that are learned in response to stress, trauma, and adversity, often starting in childhood. When these patterns are uncovered and understood, this knowledge can lead to healing without the need for invasive procedures or long-term medical treatment.
The Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, supports an evidence-based, biopsychosocial approach called Neuroplastic Recovery Therapy that is safer, more affordable, and more effective than traditional methods in treating chronic pain. Dr. Clarke notes that "Neuroplastic Recovery Therapy is the only treatment backed by gold standard science from randomized trials published in top medical journals like the American Medical Association Psychiatry journal."
Listeners can find episodes at https://symptomatic.me/podcast where Dr. Clarke interviews patients to look for clues in their present and past experiences, drawing from his work with over 7,000 people throughout his career. The podcast's approach focuses on uncovering stress, trauma, and unrecognized emotion, enabling patients to take control of their symptoms without drugs, surgery, or expensive treatments.
In May, the ATNS commissioned the first national survey of its kind on neuroplastic pain and illness, with full results to be presented at the ATNS 2025 National Conference September 28-30 in Boulder, Colorado. The association's work represents a significant shift in how chronic pain conditions are understood and treated, potentially reducing healthcare costs and improving outcomes for millions suffering from these misunderstood conditions.