Peter A. Levine, PhD - Excercise to Help Relieve Chronic Pain

Early research is beginning to show the link between early trauma and chronic pain. Peter A. Levine, PhD, the developer of Somatic Experiencing and one of the forerunners in working with trauma, provides a unique practice on boundaries. The practice given assists in rooting out trauma in the relief of chronic pain such as migraines, PMS, irritable bowel syndrome, etc. This practice and many more can be found in Dr. Levine's program Body As Healer: Freedom from Chronic pain: product.sounds...
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[@jessicacalvo6290]

I did se therapy for years. Which I found really interesting and useful in terms of staying online and connected to myself and others. However, I also felt like my physical health issues were minimised by the idea that this trauma intervention could heal them, after years of trying and managing a great deal of pain, being told that my symptoms were all a trauma response, I was diagnosed with Lupus as well as a type of epilepsy that impacts my muscle movement and both cause chronic migraine, I have medication that helps with these. I feel like the idea that any one approach to health is the "right' one, even if it's suggested subtly, can cause a great deal of harm. I still use SE techniques, I also meditate and practice feldenkrais and lots of nature based stuff, and focus on nutrition and take traditional medicines. No one approach to health is going to be a cure all for anyone. Not all IBS like or pain based issues are trauma responses even if one has experienced a great deal of trauma. These things often intertwine, trauma/life experiences,, genetics, epigenetics, environment and so much more, shape us and our health. Try different things:)

[@mariannegraham5438]

I agree. I do love this trauma work but I follow my own intuition on what to do next. Sometimes somatic, or other modalities and sometimes more conventional things. I always say “take what works and leave the rest”

[@mih2965]

Peter Levine is a genius.

[@politereminder6284]

Peter Levine: or lie down if you feel comfortable... Me: don't mind if I do Also Me: one hour later, having slept deeply 😅

[@KarineTKnudsen]

That's the best feeling. I fall asleep to calming meditation audio files or to the sound of rain.

[@victorial9036]

Thank you Dr Levine, thank you Tami ! Greetings from France 🙏

[@MaithiliKulkarni]

Thank you Dr Levine! 💞🙌

[@Gaurav.P0]

😊😊

[@dianapaloma3102]

Thank you 💕🙏 Interesting

[@cynthiachristiansen8803]

Greatful, thank you. 💗

[@radicalhonesty3628]

prayer: - health wealth love - deeper closer healthier connections with those whom I love - healing, on every level, in every way, for all of us - to be radically honest, with everyone, about everything - financial freedom - twin-flame reunion - a tribe of real friends - to thrive off my talents and passions... - blissful magical wonderous joy, always, in all ways...

[@KarineTKnudsen]

Be filled with God's joy and peace and living a purposeful life - for all of us. Amen 💜

[@Nae641]

This very nice and has power, I know the body awareness from E. Tolle but this is even better!

[@beller8501]

Thank you

[@alysmarcus7747]

This was so nice. Chairs !! - i'm yet to find one that supports the small of my back! - I just found some books and CDs my therapist gave me of your stuff on my shelf. Nice. And then i found this video. Such a nice gentle way of explaining this. I could feel the tapping after it stopped and i know what you mean by readiness. Lovely - thankyou. Most of the time in the last few years i feel like i'm lurching into the next room before i get there.

[@NewAmor1990]

Vibration are Not Stored in the Body. They are Stored in the field

[@sarah-vq3gf]

Thank you, Dr. Levine. You are such a kind and caring person. I have a question. When I do this exercise, as I begin noticing my hand, I break down and start crying. Is that normal and what on earth causes me to cry about such a simple exercise?

[@stavshimoni2430]

I feel you, I judge myself the same way. And long time ago I cried so much from one of his simple exercises and I stopped reading his book, stopped believing things could get better. It will be okay. I can say that now

[@KarineTKnudsen]

Do not ever put yourself down for crying. Crying is important, as it makes the body release calming hormones. Your body has its reason to cry. Trust it. I cry in public if I have to. There are more kind people than bad. 💜

[@anneliolsson31]

👍

[@MessalinitaLo]

Crying is ok, it also happens with me. It means you are slowly welcoming yourself or soul back into your body and it feels like ages ago or as if the pain of previous trauma can be felt now! But in a safe and slow way

[@MorganCavallaro-dh2tu]

I still feel the same after doing this. How long should I do this? When will it help?

[@KarineTKnudsen]

I think it depends on what kind of trauma you carry.

[@catherinephillips8925]

If parts of my body seem to not feel much at all will it potentially improve with time? I have not felt life is a safe place for some time , after traumatic events. I have also come to ignore my body because it’s in physical chronic pain for extended time also as a coping mechanism, Thoughts ?

[@tasiamusic.]

In one of his books he says use a pulsing shower head and to take a shower and make the water touch all your body parts and just feel the sensations. He then says for parts that feel numb for example if it was your forehead , tell yourself this is MY forehead, welcome back forehead .

[@HiKasandra]

Thank you for this. Am in pain. This is of great support and help. XO

[@qigongyogaflowwithalison]

Hi, will this program be available to purchase again? Many thanks 🙏

[@pfamhopstaken]

So simpel ..so natural, Thank you! 🌹🌹🌹

[@pggrams5]

You made me laugh when you spoke about the comfortable seat/chair you were in. I have two great Medical Education intuitions with hospital near me. Neither have well supported chairs in their waiting room or hospital rooms. I have often joked with the doctors in their clinics especially the spine clinic. Thanks. I use an air pillow behind my lumbar area on straight chairs that helps.

[@alandry6872]

Is there some way to find out whether or not I'm disconnected from my body? Since I've had bladder pain for around 32 years, it's quite annoying and triggering to be told I'm disconnected from it. In what way and why? I can't seem to grasp this concept. Thanks

[@ezza1236]

What does this work actually do ? When I focus on these sensations it takes away my focus of my pain ?

[@beckyweckmiller6135]

Is this a new age practice?

[@eimearnic]

Superb exercise _

[@hew195050]

that's it? I thought there was more.

[@carriesmith3421]

I know, I lot of the videos I find on dr Peter are very short with no closing statement.

[@sarah-vq3gf]

Thank you so much for the encouraging words, @stavshimoni2430