168 - The Mind-Body Connection in Pain Management with Ben O'Loghlin

In this episode of the Radical Health Rebel podcast, Leigh Brandon interviews Ben O"Loghlin, an expert in the Alexander Technique. They discuss Ben"s personal journey with chronic pain and how he discovered the Alexander Technique as a solution.  The conversation delves into the role of the brain in muscle tension, the importance of active engagement in healing, and the misconceptions surrounding chronic pain.  Ben emphasizes the significance of self-management and the mind-body connection in pain perception. They also explore how the Alexander Technique can benefit musicians by enhancing their performance through improved posture and relaxation.  The episode concludes with Ben sharing his future plans for an online course and innovative approaches to teaching the Alexander Technique. Chapters 00:00 The Journey to Alexander Technique 03:03 Understanding the Alexander Technique 05:58 Active vs Passive Treatments 08:46 Challenging Age-Related Pain Myths 11:40 Misconceptions About Back Pain 14:44 The Role of the Medical Model 17:38 Exploring Modalities for Pain Relief 20:51 The Mind-Body Connection in Pain 23:46 Navigating Automatic and Voluntary Systems 33:43 Understanding Automatic Postural Control 40:39 The Role of Directions in Alexander Technique 47:42 Personal Transformations Through Alexander Technique 54:28 Posture, Movement, and Performance in Musicians 01:00:37 Engineering Perspective on Body Mechanics 01:04:18 Future Directions and Innovations in Alexander Technique You can find Ben @: https://www.backrepublic.com https://youtube.com/@benologhlin https://facebook.com/ben.ologhlin Send us a text Support the show Don"t forget to leave a Rating for the podcast! You can find Leigh @: Leigh"s website - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/ Chronic Pain Breakthrough Blueprint - https://www.bodychek.co.uk/freepainguide/ Leigh"s courses: StickAbility - https://stickabilitycourse.com/ Mastering Client Transformation (professional course) - https://www.functionaldiagnosticnutrition.com/mastering-client-transformation/