Getting to the Root Cause
Many of my clients have shared how frustrating and confusing it can be when the support they receive doesn’t address the root cause of what they’re experiencing. If this resonates with you, you’re not alone.
Here’s what I mean:
You may get a diagnosis (like generalized anxiety or fibromyalgia) but are not told why it’s happening or how to truly heal. Often, treatment involves temporary solutions without resolving the deeper issue.
If you have chronic health issues, you may see multiple specialists for different symptoms, yet no one looks at your body as a whole. The medical system often struggles with chronic pain and other persistent conditions, leaving you feeling invalidated.
You may seek therapy that focuses on talking about problems, gaining insight but not necessarily experiencing a shift in your anxiety, pain, distress, shame, or physical symptoms.
These approaches can be helpful, and they absolutely serve a purpose. But without addressing the underlying cause, lasting healing remains out of reach.
My Own Experience with Chronic Pain and Anxiety
I know this frustration firsthand. When I was struggling with chronic pain and debilitating anxiety, I worked with countless therapists and doctors. Some provided temporary relief, while others left me feeling unseen and unheard.
If you’ve ever been made to feel like you’re not trying hard enough, please know that is not true. Your nervous system is working in overdrive to protect you through symptoms and patterns that no longer serve you.
Healing Begins with the Nervous System
If you haven’t found the lasting shifts you’re looking for, it’s not because you’re doing something wrong—it’s because the missing piece may be addressing the root cause: a dysregulated nervous system.
When we work at the level of the nervous system and bring the body back into a state of safety and regulation, everything starts to change. This affects not just your thoughts and behaviors, but also your overall health, relationships, and sense of purpose.
A New Approach to Healing
Instead of focusing solely on symptom management, healing through nervous system regulation allows for deeper, lasting change. When the body feels safe, it can finally shift out of survival mode and into true restoration.
If traditional approaches haven’t given you the relief you need, it may be time to explore a different path—one that acknowledges the intricate connection between your body, mind, and nervous system.
Your healing is possible. You are not broken. And you still have the ability to create the shifts you’ve been searching for.
About the Author
Shai Maxine is a trained somatic practitioner specializing in helping people navigate stress, chronic pain, and emotional overwhelm. With years of experience guiding clients toward greater ease and connection, Shai offers practical tools rooted in somatic awareness and mindfulness. When not working, Shai enjoys hiking, cooking, creating art, and petting as many dogs as she can. Follow along on instagram @shai.maxine
