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What makes Stephen Opper with Asheville Pain and Performance a good neighbor?
Ever wondered if the pain you're living with is truly permanent? In this revealing conversation, Stephen Opper of Asheville Pain and Performance challenges the notion that chronic discomfort is something we must simply accept.
Stephen takes us through his unexpected journey into medical massage and bodywork, which began with his fascination with Chinese medicine and evolved through his own struggle with debilitating back pain. "I'd been an athlete and a martial artist and a movement artist my whole life," he shares, explaining how his personal experience transformed his professional approach. After suffering a back injury that left him bedridden for weeks and unable to work for months, Stephen had to reevaluate everything he thought he knew about healing. The result? A deeper, more nuanced understanding of pain relief that has allowed him to help countless others find their way back to comfort and function.
Throughout our conversation, Stephen clarifies important distinctions between relaxation massage and the medical bodywork he practices. His work focuses specifically on treating pain and supporting injury recovery rather than providing spa-like experiences. Most importantly, he offers hope to those who have resigned themselves to living with discomfort: "For most people, there's a way out of pain." His own journey from chronic suffering to being "virtually pain-free" stands as powerful testimony to the healing potential of specialized bodywork when conventional approaches fall short.
Whether you're currently struggling with pain or simply curious about alternative approaches to healing, Stephen's perspective may open your eyes to possibilities you hadn't considered. As he wisely advises, "If you haven't got what you need, keep looking, because it's probably out there." Ready to explore what medical massage might do for your pain? Connect with Stephen through his website at AshevillePainAndPerformance.com or call 828-231-5031.
To learn more about Asheville Pain and Performance go to:
https://www.ashevillepainandperformance.com/
Asheville Pain and Performance
(828) 231-5031
Chapters
1. Meet Stephen Opper: Asheville Pain and Performance (00:00:00)
2. Bodywork vs Massage: Understanding the Difference (00:01:35)
3. Life Beyond Work: Family and Mountains (00:04:38)
4. Overcoming Back Injury: A Personal Journey (00:05:58)
5. Final Thoughts: Finding Your Way Out of Pain (00:10:53)
6. Episode Closing and Contact Information (00:12:40)
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