Intro To Somatic Tracking For Chronic Pain

Somatic tracking is the practice of observing any sensations or emotions present in the body, without attachment or judgment. It was pioneered by Dr Alan Gordan, a leading practitioner in the world of mind-body medicine and chronic pain. In many cases of chronic pain, anxiety, fatigue, and other mind-body challenges, the nervous system mistakenly interprets normal signals from the body, as being dangerous. A common response to experiencing pain is to distract ourselves, which sometimes may be necessary.

But somatic tracking invites us instead to gently look inwards, towards the sensation. By observing sensations without attachment and through a sense of safety, we can begin to reduce our fear around them. This can have a soothing effect on the nervous system. With practice, we can recalibrate our tolerance of various sensations in the body, and eventually, break the chronic fear-symptom cycle that many people find themselves caught up in.

Reviews

Terrific introduction to somatic tracking which I have had difficulty grasping. I have a neuro plastic disorder and am working on breaking the fear/anxiety/doom loop in my brain. Your gentle guidance is so helpful. Thank you Luke 🙏🏻

Gentle and encouraging guidance, good tone and speed! 😺Please continue to add an occasional free (non-"Plus") track for those of us who cannot currently afford the app.

This was great. I’m trying pretty much every somatic tracking session on Insight Timer. I really liked this one.

I loved it! Thank you. Some pain went away and was able to remain calm with what was still there. I feel at peace. Thank you 🙏🏻💕🦋

That was perfect thankyou. Time is too short this morning for my usual meditation session so this will keep me going