008 - Forget About Your Diagnosis

If you have chronic pain or chronic illness, does it help to know about your diagnosis?

Or should you forget about your diagnosis and leave the labels behind?

Nocebic language and fear-based explanations can make a patient feel fearful and anxious about their health.

This can lead to fear of exercise, disability, and higher pain levels.

Let's explore when a diagnosis matters, and when we can forget about it entirely.

Does your diagnosis matter?

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⚠️ THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE! CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN BEFORE ENGAGING IN EXERCISE. Do not attempt to self-diagnose or treat. If you engage in this exercise or exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself. This content is purely for educational purposes.