Hope for neurologic pain with Katinka van der Merwe, DC

In this episode, Dr. Katinka van der Merwe, a chiropractor specializing in neurological pain at the Spero Clinic in Arkansas, discusses her holistic approach to managing chronic pain conditions often associated with POTS, EDS, fibromyalgia, and CRPS. Dr. K emphasizes the interconnectedness of the body, focusing on rehabilitating the nervous and immune systems through numerous therapies and technologies applied simultaneously. She argues against solely relying on traditional pain medications, advocating for a comprehensive treatment involving emotional, physical, and diet changes. The Spero Clinic, which provides extensive nonpharmacological treatments over a 14-15 week period, aims to improve patients' quality of life by addressing pain's root causes. The clinic's approach includes therapies like Serocet for balancing brain function, lymphatic support technologies, and emotional support such as hypnotherapy. Dr. Katinka encourages persistence in treatment and small, consistent lifestyle changes to aid in recovery.