As we go through our daily lives, it is inevitable that something will happen that will lead to some form of pain. For some of us, however, pain can actually become a chronic condition that is difficult to manage. Consider the following statistics:

• Approximately 50 million adults in the United States suffer from chronic pain;
• Around 19.6 million adults experience high-impact chronic pain, which is pain that frequently limits life or work activities;
• Lower back pain is the most common type of pain, affecting about 31 million Americans at any given time;
• More than 38 million people in the U.S. suffer from migraines;
• Arthritis affects over 54 million adults in the United States, with osteoarthritis being the most common form;
• Neuropathy affects about 20 million people in the U.S., with diabetic neuropathy being one of the most common types.
• Cancer pain is experienced by a significant portion of the approximately 1.9 million new cancer cases diagnosed each year in the U.S; furthermore, about 30-50% of patients undergoing cancer treatment experience pain, and 70-90% of those with advanced cancer suffer extreme pain.

These statistics—available from reputable sources such as Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Chiropractic Association, Arthritis Foundation, American Cancer Society, and many others—highlight the widespread impact of different types of pain on the American population and underscore the importance of accessible and effective pain management solutions.

For this empowering episode of Life Mastery TV, I’m thrilled to be joined by a very special guest, Kerryn van der Merwe, who brings a wealth of knowledge and personal experience to the table. Kerryn’s journey into pain management began with a major challenge—hip surgery at a young age followed by five years of chronic pain. Through simple yet effective practices, she not only managed her pain but ultimately healed, to lead an active and pain-free life today.

Join us for this conversation, and learn some of the skills and tools she’s developed to help you manage your pain effectively—and easily!

What About All Those Statistic?

We’ll review some of the statistics about pain, and consider some of the underlying causes. Awarenes is 80% of the journey toward healing.

Pain Management VS Fitness

Being fit and being pain-free are definitely not the same thing—indeed, too much fitness can actually lead to severely painful conditions. Learn how to have a healthy, pain-free body even if you are choosing not to be a Fitness Freak.

A Complicit Fitness Industry?

We’ll explore why and how the fitness industry might actually be hurting the masses instead of helping. The fitness industry often complicates solutions that should be simple. Health has become a luxury rather than a right, making it inaccessible to those who need it most.

Pain Management Pilates

Kerryn’s program at KezaWellness seek to help people stay fit while managing pain—provide truly accessible solutions for people with low capacity—those short on time, energy, and resources.

Join the live presentation to learn simple, accessible practices to manage and alleviate pain, understand the crucial difference between fitness and pain-free living, and discover how to overcome the complexities introduced by the fitness industry. Empower yourself with the knowledge and tools to live a healthier, more comfortable life.