David Hanscom, MD
Former orthopedic spine surgeon and chronic pain expert who developed The DOC Journey, helping patients recover through mind-body medicine, neuroplasticity, and nervous system healing.
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Professions: Author, Chronic Pain Specialist, Mind-Body Medicine Expert, Orthopedic Spine Surgeon
Specialties: Chronic pain management, Chronic pain recovery, Mind-Body Medicine, Nervous System Regulation, Neuroplasticity, Orthopedic spine surgery, Pain Neuroscience
Dr. David Hanscom is a former complex orthopedic spine surgeon, bestselling author, and internationally recognized expert in chronic pain recovery and mind-body medicine. After spending more than 30 years performing complex spine surgeries—and overcoming his own 15-year struggle with chronic pain, anxiety, and depression—he shifted his focus from structural interventions to nervous system healing. Creator of The DOC (Direct Your Own Care) Journey and author of Back in Control and Calm Your Body, Heal Your Mind, Dr. Hanscom now teaches people around the world how to resolve chronic pain by reducing threat physiology, improving neuroplasticity, and restoring the body’s natural capacity to heal.