If joint pain has ever made you afraid to move, this episode is for you.

In this conversation with Scott Hogan, we talk about what actually helps painful joints heal — and why doing nothing often makes things worse. We explore the relationship between movement, compensation patterns, nervous system safety, and how to rebuild strength without constantly re-triggering pain.

In this episode, we cover:
🔹 Why people get afraid to move after injury — and what to do instead

🔹 The difference between mobility and stability (and why both matter for healthy joints)

🔹 How pain compensation patterns can quietly create bigger issues over time

🔹 Why core stability is often the missing piece in joint healing

🔹 How to think about recovery, connective tissue, and rebuilding beyond your old baseline

This is such a grounded conversation if you’re navigating pain, getting older, or trying to support your body with more intelligence and less fear.

📘 And if you want to go deeper into the nervous system side of healing; Grab my book Healing with Somatic Yoga → https://amzn.to/3WGulGG 

GUEST EXPERT: Scott Hogan | @scotthhogan | @saltwrap

Scott Hogan is the author of the best-selling book, Built from Broken. And founder of SaltWrap, a therapeutic sports nutrition company.

Scott’s website: saltwrap.com 

Get Scott’s book Built from Broken: https://saltwrap.com/pages/built-from-broken 

FREE Practice: 5 Minute Easy Kundalini Yoga | MORNING YOGA FOR STIFF JOINTS

Relevant Blog: Yoga For Arthritis: 9 Poses For Joint Pain Relief

Relevant to Today’s Episode:
📚 Healing with Somatic Yoga Book 

🔮 300-hour Online Yoga Teacher Training

💫 Somatic Certification

🎧 Also Listen to:
#285 – Is Yoga Enough…? with Dr. Jen Fraboni

#296 – How Ancient Primal Habits Help You Thrive with Cate Stillman

#300 – Unraveling the Mystery of Chronic Pain for Yoga Teachers & Practitioners with Kim Patel

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