#474: Why PAIN Lingers After Healing: Nervous System Secrets, Neuroplasticity Hacks & The Future of Injury Rehab | With Garrett Salpeter

📍 Good news! My original Instagram is back! Please follow my original account at https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/ and also my backup account at https://www.instagram.com/longevitywithnat/. Today, I’m joined by the innovative Garrett Salpeter, an engineer-turned-neuroscience trailblazer and the founder of NeuFit. In this episode, Garrett Salpeter reveals how a college hockey injury—and a near miss with surgery—catapulted him into the world of neurology and direct current stimulation. His personal story of healing, curiosity, and relentless pursuit of understanding the nervous system will change how you think about pain, movement, and recovery. Episode Timestamps: Welcome and episode introduction ... 00:00:00 From hockey injury to neuroscience ... 00:06:08 Central role of the nervous system in healing ... 00:08:33 Viewing the body through an electrical lens ... 00:12:29 The nervous system as health regulator ... 00:17:41 Why chronic stress impedes recovery ... 00:20:47 Brain-driven movement limitations post-injury ... 00:22:16 Neuroplasticity and chronic pain ... 00:26:05 Role of fear and exposure therapy in rehab ... 00:31:13 Direct current tech for nervous system recalibration ... 00:39:39 NeuFit method vs. standard physiotherapy ... 00:43:04 Why imaging and pain don’t always align ... 00:45:48 Threat bucket model for pain and stress ... 00:46:43 Neurological diversity in cases with identical injuries ... 00:48:52 What makes Neubie different from TENS ... 00:51:11 Direct current clinical outcomes ... 00:54:10 Pain relief, function, and confidence—NeuFit’s impact ... 00:57:08 Contraindications and safety for NeuFit ... 00:58:34 Evidence, muscle building, and clinical studies ... 01:00:29 Neurological adaptability and aging ... 01:02:05 Movement, balance, and “use it or lose it” ... 01:06:50 Myths about pain, aging, and the nervous system ... 01:14:50 Our Amazing Sponsors: Ozlo Sleepbuds 2 Sleepbuds 2- use smart sound engineering and sleep detection to help you stay in deeper, more stable sleep all night. Create your ideal sleep environment anywhere: go to ozlosleep.com/nat and use code NAT for $20 off Sleepbuds 2. Quantum Upgrade – A 24/7 quantum energy streaming service designed to support energy, focus, sleep, recovery, and a more balanced nervous system, backed by placebo-controlled research showing measurable improvements in stress-related brain activity and heart rate variability. Try it free for 15 days with no credit card required at QuantumUpgrade.io and use code NAT15. C.A.R.E. Mitochondrial MoisturizerYoung Goose – An upgraded cellular skincare formula featuring Methylene Blue and Liposomal Creatine to support mitochondrial function, skin barrier health, and resilient, hydrated skin. Click HERE and use code NAT10 to save on C.A.R.E. Mitochondrial Moisturizer. Nat's Links: YouTube Channel Join My Membership Community Sign up for My Newsletter Original Instagram Backup Instagram Dr. Bill Lawrence Episode