What Would It Look Like If It Were Easy? Managing Neck, Back Pain, and Headaches with the Guitar Framework
Let’s face it.
Persistent neck, back pain, and headaches can make you feel like you’re starring in your own personal reality TV show: Pain Island.
Every day is a quest for survival, navigating the perils of flare-ups, discomfort, and endless expert opinions on what you should do to fix it.
"Stretch more!" they say. "Strengthen those muscles!" another expert shouts.
Before you know it, you’ve tried everything short of strapping yourself into a medieval torture device to stretch yourself out.
But what if, instead of doing more, the solution was about making things easier?
Cue Tim Ferriss’ golden question: “What would it look like if it were easy?”
You’re not broken; you’re just a little out of tune.
And just like a guitar that’s been knocked around one too many times, you don’t need to be rebuilt from scratch.
You just need to re-tune your strings.
Welcome to the Guitar Framework: a beautifully simple, dare I say, luxurious approach to persistent pain.
(And before you start thinking “luxury = expensive,” let’s clear that up right now: The luxury I’m advocating has nothing to do with money. It’s a state of mind, and it’s free.)
What Is the Guitar Framework?
Picture your body as a guitar.
You’ve got six strings, each one representing a modifiable aspect of your health.
When these strings are in tune, life is easy—even luxurious.
When they’re out of tune, life becomes complicated, painful, and, well, kind of like listening to a middle school garage band for hours on end.
But what if getting those strings back in tune wasn’t as hard as you think?
❌ What if more effort wasn’t the answer?
❌ What if more expert opinions wasn’t the answer?
❌ What if more money wasn’t the answer?
❌ What if more stretching wasn’t the answer?
What if it were, dare I say, easy?
The Science Behind It: Pain as a Homeostatic Emotion
The Guitar Framework is based on modern science, particularly Bud Craig's work on pain as a homeostatic emotion.
Just as emotions help us navigate social situations, pain helps us navigate our physical state, signaling when something is out of balance.
Instead of seeing pain as a sign of damage, the Guitar Framework views it as a homeostatic signal—a prompt to adjust your strings and restore balance.
You can read more about Bud Craig’s revolutionary work here
The Easy Path vs. The Hard Way
It’s tempting to think the solution to your pain is complex and hard.
That you have to try harder, do more, and follow every expert’s advice to the letter.
But what if the path to healing wasn’t about fighting or struggling?
Jean Cocteau said it best:
“You have comfort. You don’t have luxury. And don’t tell me that money plays a part. The luxury I advocate has nothing to do with money. It cannot be bought. It is the reward of those who have no fear of discomfort.”
The luxury here isn’t in paying for more treatments or pushing through more pain.
The luxury is developing the skill of knowing how to tune your strings and managing your body with ease.
That’s the kind of luxury that makes life a little bit easier, pain a little bit quieter, and stress a little less overwhelming.
So next time you feel that neck pain or headache creeping in, ask yourself: What would it look like if this were easy?
The answer might just surprise you.
Ready to Tune Your Strings?
If you're tired of pain controlling your life and you want to explore a simple, actionable approach to relief, take our free Tune-In Archetype™ quiz.
Find out which of YOUR strings is out of tune and which stress pattern is guiding your response to life’s pressures.
Hi, I’m Daniel O’Grady, a physiotherapist and coach, and I’m here to guide you—not fix you. The Guitar Framework isn’t about quick fixes or endless treatments. It’s about helping you tune your strings, regain control, and move toward your North Star functional goal.
We currently have limited spots available for those ready to take the next step. If you're an early adopter, you have nothing to lose—just an easier, more tuned life to gain.
Email me directly at dan@kinfolkwellness.com.au with a subject line of STARTNOW to join the waitlist today!
Top 3 Long-Term Benefits of Understanding Your Tune-In Archetype™ for Persistent Neck, Back Pain, and Headaches
Break the Pain-Fear Cycle: Each of the 9 stress reactivity patterns in the context of persistent neck, back pain, and headaches has blind spots that unintentionally make pain worse. By identifying yours, you can stop fueling the pain-fear amplifier and regain control.
Personalized Pain Relief: These stress patterns make you good at certain things in life but can be your Achilles' heel when managing persistent pain. You’ll know exactly what works for your body and mind, helping you make smarter, quicker decisions to reduce pain and prevent flare-ups.
Proactive Healing: Learn to tune into early signals from your body and take small, easy steps to prevent pain from escalating—leading to long-term relief without constant external treatments.
I will personally guide you through a simple, effortless approach.
First, we need to take a courageous step through the complexity—it might seem daunting, but with the Guitar Framework, we’ll guide your decision-making and help you tap into your internal power.
If you’re tired of winning the battle but losing the war, take the free Tune-In Archetype™ quiz and discover how your stress pattern can unlock lasting relief from persistent neck, back pain, and headaches.
We currently have limited spots available for those ready to take the next step.
If you're an early adopter and are curious, you have nothing to lose—just an easier, more tuned life to gain.
Email me directly at dan@kinfolkwellness.com.au with a subject line of STARTNOW to take the FREE Tune-In Archetype™ quiz.