The Surprising Factors That Contribute to Chronic Pain

Watch episode two of the new video series "Becoming Pain Free," to follow one man's journey in eliminating chronic pain naturally with the help of the Egoscue Method.
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Watch episode two of the new video series "Becoming Pain Free," to follow one man's journey in eliminating chronic pain naturally with the help of the Egoscue Method.

Severe or chronic pain affects nearly 50 million American adults, reports a new study prepared by National Institutes of Health's National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, which was published in The Journal of Pain last summer. About half of these people are suffering from chronic pain every single day. Steven, the subject of Sonima.com's new video series called "Becoming Pain Free," is one of them.

The 34-year-old independent filmmaker and photographer, who just moved to Los Angeles with his wife, Melanie, and 5-year-old son, Victor, has been battling consistent joint pain in his legs, wrists, and lower back--a byproduct of his profession that requires holding heavy camera equipment for hours--for about nine years. It's common for Steven to wake up with numb arms and feet and unable to walk. When doctors couldn't help him address the pain, he turned to Pete Egoscue, Sonima.com's pain and anatomy advisor, author of multiple books including Pain Free, and creator of the Egoscue Method, an exercise therapy program--taught at more than 25 clinics worldwide--designed to treat chronic pain without prescription painkillers or invasive surgery.

In episode two of this video series (view episode one here), follow Steven on his journey to pain-free living. Discover the crucial role alignment plays in this healing process and how other lifestyle factors play a role in Steven's overall health and happiness.

For more articles, yoga sequences, fitness videos, and mindfulness content like this, visit Sonima.com.

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