The Strange Truth About Pain—And How To Take Back Control
Most of us grow up believing pain means something is broken. If your back hurts, it must be your spine. If your knee aches, it must be arthritis. If your head pounds, something serious must be wrong.
But here’s the strange truth: pain doesn’t always mean damage.
I saw this countless times in my practice. Patients would come in with pain that had lasted for months—even years. Their X-rays or MRIs showed little or nothing wrong. They were told it was “just in their head” or that nothing could be done. But in reality, their pain nerves had become hypersensitive, stuck in the “on” position, firing long after the injury had healed.
The good news? Once you understand how pain actually works, you can begin to calm it down—without endless tests, drugs, or surgery.
Why Pain Isn’t Always What It Seems
Pain is your body’s alarm system. It’s designed to protect you—telling you to pull your hand off the stove or rest a sprained ankle. But like any alarm, sometimes it malfunctions.
Nerves become oversensitive. After repeated irritation, pain nerves can fire even when there’s no ongoing damage.
Ligaments and tendons overstretch. Misaligned joints tug on ligaments and tendons, which are full of nerves, keeping pain signals active.
The brain “remembers” pain. Once the nervous system is trained to expect pain, it can keep producing it—long after the original problem is gone.
This is why two people with the same X-ray can have completely different experiences—one pain-free, the other miserable.
Signs Your Pain May Be Nerve-Driven
Not sure if your pain is coming from sensitized nerves rather than structural damage? Here are some clues:
Pain that lingers long after an injury has healed
Pain that seems worse than what scans or tests show
Discomfort that spreads or changes location without a clear reason
Pain that gets worse with stress, fatigue, or poor sleep
Relief—even partial—with nerve-calming treatments rather than structural fixes
If this sounds like you, your pain may be more about irritated nerves than “wear and tear.”
Why Doctors Often Miss It
Medical training focuses heavily on structure—bones, discs, arthritis, and inflammation. But pain without visible injury doesn’t show up on scans.
Too often, patients are told their pain is “nonspecific” or dismissed entirely. The role of nerve sensitivity, diet, stress, and joint alignment is overlooked. That’s why so many people are left struggling, without a plan that actually works.
The Surprisingly Simple Fix
The encouraging news? You can calm oversensitive pain nerves naturally. Here’s the 3-step approach I taught my patients:
🔹 Step 1: Calm the Nerves
Applying mannitol (a natural sugar compound) topically can quiet irritated pain nerves just under the skin. That’s why I developed QR Cream—to give people a safe, drug-free way to reduce nerve sensitivity.
🔹 Step 2: Reposition and Support
Gentle exercises, splints, and homemade supports can realign joints, reduce strain on ligaments, and stop the constant irritation that keeps nerves firing.
🔹 Step 3: Strengthen and Reset
Improving your diet, reducing stress, and retraining your brain with simple relaxation techniques all help reset the nervous system. Stronger ligaments and calmer nerves mean less pain, naturally.
Practical Tips to Try at Home
Check your posture. Poor alignment overstretches ligaments and feeds pain.
Stretch gently. A few minutes of daily movement reduces stiffness and calms nerves.
Mind what you eat. Sugar, processed foods, and excess alcohol can make nerves more reactive.
Breathe before bed. Deep breathing or meditation helps reset the nervous system and improves sleep—both vital for reducing pain.
What About Relief Right Now?
Long-term solutions take time. But in the meantime, you deserve relief. That’s why I recommend QR Cream. By calming pain nerves directly at the surface, it can reduce discomfort within minutes and give you space to heal.
Why This Matters
Too many people live with pain because they’ve been told there’s “nothing wrong.” But often, the problem isn’t in the scan—it’s in the nerves. Once you calm the nervous system and support your joints and ligaments, you can finally take back control.
Instead of being ruled by pain, you can move, sleep, and live with freedom again.
Let’s Recap
✅ Pain is a warning system—but sometimes it malfunctions
✅ Nerves can become oversensitive, firing long after damage has healed
✅ Doctors often miss it because it doesn’t show up on scans
✅ The fix: calm nerves, realign joints, and strengthen your body
✅ QR Cream and simple lifestyle changes can bring quick, lasting relief
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For step-by-step guidance, you can also check out my book: “Low Back Pain: 3 Steps to Relief in 2 Minutes.”
Wishing you calm, comfort, and true healing,
— Hélène Bertrand, MD (retired)
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Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or making changes to your health regimen. Although Dr. Bertrand is a retired medical doctor, she is not practicing medicine or providing medical care through this website.
