Episode 63 begins a 4-part pain series by explaining what pain actually is after knee replacement and why it can feel confusing. This Episode helps listeners move from fear to confidence by reframing pain as a protective response rather than a direct signal of damage. It also introduces how multiple factors influence pain, setting up the rest of the series.

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