Ask a Doctor: Is My Pain Neuroplastic?

This special episode captures part one of an innovative two-part series, following a patient's full neuroplastic pain journey — from diagnosis to treatment.

What you'll hear in this episode:
– A live neuroplastic pain assessment from Dr. Matt McClanahan, DO
– Discussion of "FIT criteria" (Functional, Inconsistent, Triggered symptoms)
– The impact of trauma and historical context on pain
– David’s candid account of how conflicting diagnoses made recovery harder
– A breakdown of why nervous system safety is essential for healing

Part two of this series will feature a treatment session with David and legendary insights on how to begin retraining the brain.

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