47 - Why your chronic pain wont go away

The Real Work with Maggie Sterling · Jun 13, 2026 · 11m

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If your chronic pain or symptoms won't go away no matter what you've tried, the answer may be in your nervous system. What keeps chronic pain going is something most doctors and practitioners never talk about, and once you see it, it's hard to unsee. In this video I break down the loop that keeps chronic pain and symptoms switched on, why chasing relief quietly makes them stronger, and the sneaky ways fear keeps the whole thing running even when…