Podcasts about pain awareness month

September is Pain Awareness Month and sometimes there's not greater pain than a high medical bill.  Dr Hemkes talks about how a DPC can alieveate that pain.  And, you know, the pain that took you to a doctor in the first place.

In this episode listeners learn from the Pain Foundation about resources available to them. Listeners can also access info at any of my four blogs where I have posted detailed info on tools which are helpful with chronic pain.  The available resources are for your use and are free.  Click the links below in the description to access the blogs quickly.Links to blog postsSeptember is Pain Awareness Month | livingsenior.meSeptember is National Pain Awareness Month | tech4boomersHealth Tips for Travelers | TRAVELMARE!A Magazine to Know About | HairBluesAll the best for your well-being and wellness regimen.Judith

This edition of Airing Pain was recorded at the Living Well with Persistent Pain in Wales conference during Pain Awareness Month in September 2023. The topic of the conference was the launch of the revised Persistent Pain guidance first published in 2019.  The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we live and access services. How are healthcare professionals who treat patients with persistent pain capitalising on this improved digital literacy by using a digital-first approach to improve the patient experience at their clinics? With the aim of this year's conference being to see the person and not the symptoms, how can the patient's voice be heard and kept central to ensure this is done? And finally, how can the Third Sector and the NHS work more cohesively to work towards this goal? Listen or read the transcript to find out more.  Contributors  Bethany Davies Health care support worker, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Gethin Harries, Physiotherapist, Powys Health Board (Powys Living Well Service).  Eluned Morgan MS, Health Minister  Owen Hughes National Clinical Lead for Persistent Pain in Wales  Stephen Allan, Regional Director New Citizen's Voice Body for Wales  Dr Sue Jeffs, National Clinical Lead for Persistent Pain Patient organisation representatives  Mary Cowern Head of Nation for Cymru Versus Arthritis  Heather Wallace, Pain Concern  Representatives of other organisations present at the event, including Health Education for Improvement Wales, Real City Strategy North Wales, Cardiff and Vales University Health Board and Case UK Ltd. Read Transcript  Feedback survey Timestamps  0:35 Eluned Morgan MS welcomes delegates to the launch of the revised Living With Persistent Pain in Wales guidelines.  3:04 Owen Hughes explains the updates to the guidelines. 6:04 Eluned Morgan MS on the feedback received regarding the guidence and how it can continue to evolve.  6:35 Representatives from Real City Strategy North Wales and Powys Living Well Service discuss how those living with pain can be supported. 12:48 Eluned Morgan MS and a representative from Cardiff and Vales University Health Board talk about self-management and peer support groups.  23:59 Mary Cowern, Neil Fowler and Bethany Davies on how the guidelines will impact their organisations.  37:39 Eluned Morgan MS on the need to reduce ineffective treatments.  38:35 Information on upskilling for healthcare professionals from Catrin from Health Education and Improvement Wales.  40:38 The Patient Voice – Stephen Allan, Eluned Morgan MS and Dr Sue Jeffs on the importance of patients informing on the services available.  48:11 Heather Wallace reflects on the event and a final request about person-centred care from Eluned Morgan MS.  Additional Resources  Living with Persistent Pain in Wale Guidance  eppcymru.org  All Wales Analgesic Stewardship Guidance   CaseUK Versus Arthritis Airing Pain 109 Fibromyalgia   Airing Pain 121: Living with Persistent Pain in Wales  Well-being of Future Generations (Wales) Act 2015 

On this episode of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle we discuss the latest news in the ASC Industry, Review requirements for patients to go home with a responsible Adult, discuss HIPAA Issues related to AI Assistants like Siri and Alexa, Review recent discussions related to Site Neutral Payments and in our Focus Segment, discuss Payment Cycle Controls and Fraud and Abuse with Alex Pirotta of triValence. This episode is sponsored by triValence.   Notes and Resources from this Episode: Impact of Possible government shutdown: https://www.crfb.org/papers/government-shutdowns-qa-everything-you-should-know#whatservicesaffected AI (Alexa and Siri) and HIPAA: https://news.northeastern.edu/2020/07/14/are-alexa-siri-and-cortana-recording-your-private-conversations/ Pain Awareness Month: https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/news-publications/news-and-articles/press-releases/2023/three-tips-for-managing-pain-after-surgery/ AHA Response to Site Neutral Payments: https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2023-08-02-aha-letter-editor-site-neutral-payment-policies-fail-account-site-differences triValence: Alex Pirrotta - alex.pirrotta@trivalence.com https://www.trivalence.com/ Join one of our Membership Programs! Our Patron Program: Patron Members of the ASC Podcast with John Goehle have access to ASC Central - an exclusive membership website that provides a one-stop  ASC Regulatory and Accreditation Compliance, Operations and Financial Management resource for busy Administrators, nurse managers and business office managers.  More information and Become Member The ASC-Central Premium Access Program A Premium Resource for Ambulatory Surgery Centers including access to bootcamps, education programs and private sessions More Information and Become a Premium Access Program Members Today! Important Resources for ASCs: Conditions for Coverage: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?c=ecfr&rgn=div5&view=text&node=42:3.0.1.1.3&idno=42#se42.3.416_150 Infection Control Survey Tool (Used by Surveyors for Infection Control)https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107_exhibit_351.pdf Updated Guidance for Ambulatory Surgical Centers - Appendix L of the State Operations Manual (SOM)https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/downloads/som107ap_l_ambulatory.pdf https://www.cms.gov/medicareprovider-enrollment-and-certificationsurveycertificationgeninfopolicy-and-memos-states-and/updated-guidance-ambulatory-surgical-centers-appendix-l-state-operations-manual-som Policy & Memos to States and RegionsCMS Quality Safety & Oversight memoranda, guidance, clarifications and instructions to State Survey Agencies and CMS Regional Offices. https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Provider-Enrollment-and-Certification/SurveyCertificationGenInfo/Policy-and-Memos-to-States-and-Regions Other Resources from the ASC Podcast with John Goehle: Visit the ASC Podcast with John Goehle Website Books by John Goehle Get a copy of John's most popular book - The Survey Guide - A Guide to the CMS Conditions for Coverage & Interpretive Guidelines for Ambulatory Surgery Centers 

This interview features Oncology Data Advisor Fellows Forum member Dr. Nida Khan, a Medical Oncology and Palliative Care Fellow at The Ohio State University, and Editorial Board member Dr. Joseph Kalis, Ambulatory Oncology Pharmacy Specialist at the University of Colorado Health, in a multidisciplinary conversation for Pain Awareness Month. Dr. Khan and Dr. Kalis explain the different types of pain trajectories, particularly for patients with cancer, and the unique ways in which they approach pain management in their different specialties.

The International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management (IVAPM) has proclaimed September as Animal Pain Awareness Month, and this coincides with human medicine's Pain Awareness Month. This episode features one of the outstanding veterinary professionals behind this initiative, a familiar voice on the podcast, and our friend, Tasha McNerney, BS, CVT, CVPP, VTS (anesthesia and analgesia). Hosts Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, RVT, discuss the origins of Animal Pain Awareness Month and how Tom Hanks' 1989 movie, “Turner and Hooch,” played a pivotal role in the life of Tasha McNerney. Don't judge. Listen. Viewfinders, we're thrilled to bring you another Veterinary Viewfinder voice making positive changes in our profession. Thank you, Tasha, for sharing your enthusiasm with the Viewfinders! To learn more, visit these websites: IVAPM: https://ivapm.org/animal-pain-awareness-month/ Anesthesia Nerds site for symposium and podcast links: https://www.veterinaryanesthesianerds.com/ Feline Grimace Scale: https://www.felinegrimacescale.com/ #veterinary #veterinarytechnician #veterinary #podcast #veterinarypodcast #vettechpodcast #vetpodcast

For this week's episode, Rebecca sat down with Kate Nicholson, a dear friend and colleague and a policy advocate who's been leading the charge when it comes to fighting on behalf of people who live with chronic pain. Today she serves as the founder and executive director of the National Pain Advocacy Center. They talk about what it's like to live with chronic pain; Kate's path to founding NPAC; the double-edged sword of crackdowns on access to opioids in recent years; how the COVID pandemic has expanded the chronic pain community; why Kate's work has focused so heavily on storytelling; how spiritual care is core to her self-care; why it's time to update the archetype of lawyer in the midst of a global paradigm shift; and lots more. Links from this episode: Follow Kate on Twitter @speakingabtpain; follow NPAC at @national_pain; learn more about NPAC's work; and subscribe to their newsletter September is Pain Awareness Month—join the conversation and share your story using #RealPainStories Nominate the changemakers you most want to hear from by emailing us at OffKilterShow@TCF.org

Access will soon expand for new biologic treatments for inflammatory arthritis called biosimilars. Learn what they are, what to expect when taking one, including safety and effectiveness, and how determine if they are right for you. Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast episode page get show notes and read the full transcript: https://www.arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast/new-podcast/ep68-biosimilars-101-inflammatory-arthritis We want to hear from you. Tell us what you think about the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast. Get started by emailing podcast@arthritis.org. Special Guest: Mark S. Box, MD, FACR, FACP.

Being overweight can make arthritis worse — and not just because every extra pound adds four pounds of force on joints. Fat is an active tissue that drives inflammation. In this episode, a scientist discusses her research into the role of fat, how it seems to affect cartilage and how it might be linked to osteoarthritis. She also offers some tips for achieving a healthier weight. Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to read the blog, get show notes and a full transcript: https://arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast We want to hear from you. Tell us what you think about the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast. Get started by emailing podcast@arthritis.org. Special Guest: Dr. Kelsey Collins.

Movement is medicine when it comes to arthritis pain, but what if it hurts just to get moving? In this episode, you'll hear how a physical therapist can help you learn to move with less pain. An expert will also discuss PT techniques to ease pain without drugs. Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to read the blog, get show notes and a full transcript: https://arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast We want to hear from you. Tell us what you think about the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast. Get started by emailing podcast@arthritis.org. Special Guest: Rev. Dr. Teoma Loeb.

Research has revealed that physical activity and staying active plays a key role to managing arthritis and its symptoms — including reduced pain, increased strength, flexibility and range of motion, as well as overall better health and mood. In this episode of the Arthritis Foundation's Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast, we'll dive into the science of how movement is beneficial for the joints and overall health and well-being. As part of their support of the Arthritis Foundation, this episode was brought to you in part by TYLENOL. Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to read the blog, get show notes and a full transcript: https://arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast We want to hear from you. Tell us what you think about the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast. Get started by emailing podcast@arthritis.org. Special Guest: Alan H. Beyer, MD, FACS .

Editor's note: For the past 21 years, September has been declared Pain Awareness Month in the United States. During this time, we reflect on the global burden of pain and assess ways to increase engagement, awareness, and advocacy regarding this issue. While September has concluded, we should continue to engage in these vital practices! For a unique perspective on the challenges of raising pain awareness, PRF spoke with Staja “Star” Booker, PhD, RN. Star is an Assistant Professor in the Pain Research and Intervention Center of Excellence (PRICE Center) at the University of Florida, USA, and her recent work has contributed to our knowledge of osteoarthritis pain in older African Americans. She is active in several national pain, nursing, and gerontology organizations, and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the United States Association for the Study of Pain (USASP). Additionally, Star serves as a member of the Pain Research Forum Editorial Board. In the podcast below, recorded on 21 September 2022, Star speaks with PRF Virtual Correspondent Paulina Scheuren, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow at Balgrist University Hospital, Zurich, Switzerland. They discuss Star's experience working at the PRICE Center, pain management hurdles for underrepresented minorities, and misinformation vs. missed information regarding chronic pain.

In this BONUS episode of Inside Health Care, you'll find the full interview with Louisiana Medicaid leaders on a new framework for improving Health Equity at the state level.In this interview, NCQA Assistant Vice President for State Affairs Kristine Toppe moderates a discussion with state Medicaid quality leaders from Louisiana. They discuss a new report, funded by the California Health Care Foundation. The paper follows an earlier one, as Kristine will explain, with both reports geared to provide new tools for states in improving Health Equity. Specifically, the discussion here focuses on improving Medicaid-based managed care.Kristine's guests in this interview are Kolynda Parker, Medicaid Deputy Director, Louisiana Department of Health, and Amanda Dumas, Chief Medicaid Officer, Louisiana Department of Health. Following this, a chat with Harry Alba, NCQA's Director for Corporate and Foundation Relations, telling us all you need to know about the upcoming NCQA Health Innovation Summit, live in DC, October 31-November 3, 2022.Finally, you'll hear some Fast Facts in observance of Pain Awareness Month. This time around, we focus on lower back pain. We also discuss NCQA's HEDIS measure to reduce unnecessary ordering of imaging when simple lower back pain presents with no indication of underlying conditions.

Not all pain is the same. In fact, there are several different types of pain that can affect us differently — physically, emotionally, mentally. Knowing which type of pain you're experiencing is the key to effectively treating the pain. For Pain Awareness Month this September, we're featuring a two-part series podcast on pain in which we first explored the different types of pain people with arthritis may experience. In this, the second part of the series, we hear from a psychologist who specializes in pain about the brain's role in pain and some strategies to reduce and control it. We also are joined by a rheumatologist who discusses some medications and practices you can keep in your toolbox to manage the type of pain you may be experiencing. Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to read the blog, get show notes and a full transcript: https://arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast We want to hear from you. Tell us what you think about the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast. Get started by emailing podcast@arthritis.org. Special Guests: Dr. John Davis and John (Drew) Sturgeon.

Pain management is more than just treating the causes of pain. How you communicate with patients shapes how they think about their pain–the right educational tools can improve recovery rates by mitigating the effect pain has on the rest of a patient's life.In this episode of the Pain Matters: The Whole Person Podcast series, Beth Darnall, PhD., sits down with Penney Cowan, the founder and CEO of the American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA), an institution dedicated to educating patients and patient families for more than 40 years. They discuss Penney's journey from a patient suffering from pain to a leading figure in the world of pain management and how her work revolutionized how we talk about pain today.Tune in to discover:How patients experience pain differently than doctors might think Innovative tools that bridge the communication gap between doctors and patientsStrategies medical professionals can use to help patients cope with painHow pain extends far beyond the patient's bodyWhy addressing pain is just as important as treating the underlying conditionHow listening to patients can help doctors improve treatment 

Not all pain is the same. In fact, there are several different types of pain that can affect us differently — physically, emotionally, mentally. Knowing your type of pain is the key to effectively treating it. This episode is the first of a two-part series for Pain Awareness Month in which you'll learn to identify your type of pain and potential causes. Listen now and stay tuned for part two in which we explore solutions to pain. Visit the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast site to read the blog, get show notes and a full transcript: https://arthritis.org/liveyes/podcast We want to hear from you. Tell us what you think about the Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast. Get started by emailing podcast@arthritis.org. Special Guest: Dr. Daniel Clauw.

September is National Pain Awareness Month. Every year. Pain professionals and activists from around the country get together to raise awareness about problems connected to chronic pain during this month. Chronic pain directly impacts millions of people in the United States. Arthritis is the nation's top cause of disability. This age-old disease affects our society in so many ways. But today, we have the resources, information, and support to help patients and caregivers succeed in their journey, despite the many obstacles they may face. Shannon Jackson, The Peoples, will be joined by  Nick Turkas, MSSenior Director, Patient Education, and Community Connections, to discuss this important topic and how The Arthritis Foundation is the most trusted source for tips and resources to help fight arthritis pain and improve quality of life.What is Arthritis ?Arthritis isn't a single disease; the term refers to joint pain or joint disease, and there are more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions. People of all ages, races and sexes live with arthritis, and it is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. It's most common among women, and although it's not a disease of aging, some types of arthritis occur in older people more than younger people.Common arthritis symptoms include swelling, pain, stiffness and diminished range of motion in joints. Symptoms vary from mild to severe and may come and go. Some may stay about the same for years, but symptoms can also progress and get worse over time. Severe arthritis can result in chronic pain, difficulty performing daily activities and make walking and climbing stairs painful and grueling.Arthritis can also cause permanent joint changes. These may be visible, such as knobby finger joints, but often the damage can be seen only on X-rays. Some types of arthritis affect the heart, eyes, lungs, kidneys and skin as well as the joints.How is it diagnosed ?Information about symptoms, health and lifestyle habits will help determine the type of arthritis you have. TreatmentArthritis treatment focuses on relieving symptoms and improving joint function. You may need to try several different treatments such as medication and therapy , or combinations of treatments, before you determine what works best for you. 

September is globally recognised as pain awareness month & is used by pain professionals to raise awareness to the problems of having to live with chronic pain affecting over 150 million Europeans and even more worldwide and we chatted to Martina Phelan Chair of Chronic Pain Ireland on todays edition of the Morning Mix

September is Pain Awareness Month. In this episode, Dr. Stanley Mathew, medical director for St. Luke's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss Chronic Pain. Topics they cover include common causes of pain, treatment, opioids, the use of CBD oil for pain and much more.

The month of September is Pain Awareness Month. In years past, I've done lots of different things for Pain Awareness Month. I've held online summits, which hosted 30 plus experts. I've done courses for professionals and people with pain. In 2021, I was trying to figure out, "What are we not talking about in the chronic pain space that we need to bring more awareness around? What should we be talking about? What can we bring some more disruption around to disrupt our pain care world out there that isn't always as effective for people with chronic pain?" As I started to reflect on my practice and the patients I've seen over many years I've been treating patients looking at research, I said, "We need to talk more about the link between trauma and chronic pain." This September, I've done a couple of different things to raise awareness around the trauma-pain connection. The first is I've done lots of different posts on my Instagram handle. If you can head on over to Instagram and find me, my handle is easy. It's @DrJoeTatta. You can find me on Instagram. Like and follow me. I have lots of great posts and sliders that are perfect for you if you're a practitioner or someone with chronic pain and you want to learn more about the trauma-pain connection. The second is I partnered with a physical therapist this September. His name is Dr. Jeremy Fletcher. He is teaching our first Trauma-Informed Pain Care Course. You can find that by going to IntegrativePainScienceInstitute.com. Head on over to the Courses tab and scroll down and you'll find the Trauma-Informed Pain Care course. That's open now and you can register. It's available for CEs as well as CEUs for physical therapists and other licensed health professionals. It's about seven hours long and has lots of great content. Jeremy is a physical therapy educator. He works for a company called Veterans Recovery Resources, which is a not-for-profit organization, which helps veterans with both their physical well as mental health needs. He is a dad, coach and also a survivor of trauma himself. He is a veteran of the Afghanistan War. He brings lots of professional as well as personal input to this topic. I've learned so much from Jeremy. He and I lectured in 2020 at Combined Sections at the APTA National Conference. I'm going to lecture again in 2021 at the national conference, which is in February. You can meet both of us there if you're around. Finally, I've reached out and partnered with people like our guest, Dr. Robyn Walser, who is an ACT-trained clinical psychologist. She is one of the world's leading experts in treating trauma and PTSD. She is the Director of TL Psychological and Consultation Services. She is also an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Berkeley and works with the National Center for PTSD. As a licensed clinical psychologist, she maintains international training, consulting as well as therapy practice. Robyn is well-known as an expert in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, specifically for the treatment of trauma and PTSD. She has co-authored seven books, including a book on Learning ACT. Robyn's work spans traumatic stress, depression, substance use and chronic pain. She has written research articles, chapters and books on these topics. She has been doing ACT training and workshops since 1998. Robyn is incredible. I've seen her in action at a couple of national conferences through ACBS. I've also read a couple of her books. They're great. Head on over to Amazon and make sure you check out all of her books. Dive into this episode, read the topics that she and I are talking about around chronic pain and trauma, see if it resonates with you and think to yourself, "How much do I understand about trauma, PTSD, adverse childhood experiences and the social-political contextual aspects of trauma?" All these are important factors when it comes to treating people with chronic pain. Let's begin this episode and meet Dr. Robyn Walser.   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here's How »   Join the Healing Pain Podcast Community today: integrativepainsciencinstitute.com Healing Pain Podcast Facebook Healing Pain Podcast Twitter Healing Pain Podcast YouTube Healing Pain Podcast LinkedIn Healing Pain Podcast Instagram

Andy Kidd MD is the President and COO and soon to be CEO of Aptinyx.  With a focus on Pain Awareness Month, Andy provides a view into the world of treating long-term chronic pain and the necessary innovations to treat the cause of chronic pain in conditions like diabetic peripheral neuropathy and fibromyalgia. Andy explains, "So we've discovered and are developing a new drug that has a new mechanism for chronic pain. And actually, it really takes that problem of what is happening in the brain head-on because our drug works in the brain, particularly in the part of the brain called the prefrontal cortex. That is really responsible for how we control and regulate our behavior, what we pay attention to, what we don't pay attention to, how our emotions are affected by things that we're sensing in the environment, and things like that. So we are really trying to tackle this part of the chronic pain problem that has been probably under-recognized in the past and for which there really aren't any good therapies right now." "The goal would be that our drug works as it is supposed to, and it works on a receptor called the NMDA receptor in the brain, which is basically responsible for how the brain cells communicate and connect to each other. By boosting its activity, the goal would be to restore normal function, some of these parts of the brain that may then help the patient reduce the perception of pain. It may help the patient with some of the consequences of the pain around those things like sleep and mood and cognition." @Aptinyx #PainAwarenessMonth #NMDA #CNS #Brain #Innovation #PainTherapies #PTSD #ChronicPain #CognitiveImpairment Aptinyx.com Listen to the podcast here

Andy Kidd MD is the President and COO and soon to be CEO of Aptinyx.  With a focus on Pain Awareness Month, Andy provides a view into the world of treating long-term chronic pain and the necessary innovations to treat the cause of chronic pain in conditions like diabetic peripheral neuropathy and fibromyalgia. Andy explains, "So we've discovered and are developing a new drug that has a new mechanism for chronic pain. And actually, it really takes that problem of what is happening in the brain head-on because our drug works in the brain, particularly in the part of the brain called the prefrontal cortex. That is really responsible for how we control and regulate our behavior, what we pay attention to, what we don't pay attention to, how our emotions are affected by things that we're sensing in the environment, and things like that. So we are really trying to tackle this part of the chronic pain problem that has been probably under-recognized in the past and for which there really aren't any good therapies right now." "The goal would be that our drug works as it is supposed to, and it works on a receptor called the NMDA receptor in the brain, which is basically responsible for how the brain cells communicate and connect to each other. By boosting its activity, the goal would be to restore normal function, some of these parts of the brain that may then help the patient reduce the perception of pain. It may help the patient with some of the consequences of the pain around those things like sleep and mood and cognition." @Aptinyx #PainAwarenessMonth #NMDA #CNS #Brain #Innovation #PainTherapies #PTSD #ChronicPain #CognitiveImpairment Aptinyx.com Download the transcript here

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We notice it in our lower backs, our hips, our necks and then there's that headache. Pain. It hurts. It aches. It pinches. All of it matters! September is Pain Awareness Month so Jenn dedicates this episode to those suffering from pain and those who know someone who suffers. Covering why typical treatments for pain are challenged and what to do instead, the focus is a multidisciplinary approach that's biopsychosocial, just like the pain itself. To top it off, Jenn discusses the Placebo Effect and how it actually holds incredible promise. Listen now to help us end the stigma of pain and move us all forward in healing.Outline:Welcome back & welcome back, ChristineIntro today's topicSources for today's conversation & resources for youDr. Rachel ZoffnessKaiser PermanenteUS Pain FoundationCurableUnderstanding pain & the challenges in treating itWho experience itThe causesThe consequencesChronic vs acute painOur doctors, stigmaWhat's happening now with pain treatment researchBiopsychosocialPhantom limb pain, butterflies in your stomachCommonalities between pain-related diagnoses…traumaThe biology of why this is the caseACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences)Trauma, triggersCentral SensitizationThe vicious cycle of painHow opioids workPart of healing is desensitizing the brainUndo the stigma, undo the separation of mind & bodyAddress all 3 pieces of biopsychosocialThe way out is through, with measured, monitored exposuresCBT & biofeedbackStress reduction techniques, nutrition, exercise & activity, sleep, communityParts of the brain involved & which parts leadPain as a volume dialTurn Up: Fight or flight, negative emotions, focusTurn Down: Laughing, positive emotions, distraction/focusThe need for habits & routines, motivationDetangling the back of the brain/middle of the brainActivating the front of the brainMeditation, source code meditationVagus nerve toningIdentifying & expressing emotions vs keeping them insideTea KettlingWho we surround ourselves with & the therapeutic allianceMood & thoughtsSerotonin in the gutStomach aches connected to moodVagus nerveWhy we can't think our way out of this things FIRSTYour ANTS (automatic negative thoughts)The social piece of asking for others' perspectivePlacebo effectPutting it all together: Miriam Jacobson's story as published in Huffington Post on September 10, 2021Final thoughtsCurableUS Pain FoundationDr. Rachel ZoffnessWe want to hear about your  pain – https://bit.ly/step1anodunosLinks:Become a MemberConnect with us! FB Page & Private FB Group & Jenn's InstagramTake the free Weight Loss Profile, Jenn will send you a Menu PlanTell Us About Your PainQuotes:"'Pain is a ubiquitous human phenomenon…we all deserve to understand it.'" – Jenn Trepeck"50 million Americans endure pain every day." – Jenn Trepeck"When doctors can't see anything on a scan or x-ray they say ‘It's all in your head,' and I find it SO dismissive." – Jenn Trepeck"All health, including pain, is biopsychosocial." – Jenn Trepeck"One commonality between pain-related diagnoses is trauma." – Jenn Trepeck"Pain counts! Even if it's not crippling you or sending you to the ER, it counts." – Jenn Trepeck"The way out of pain is through it and addressing all three elements of biopsychosocial." – Jenn Trepeck"Cursing helps us release stress." – Jenn Trepeck“Notice your ANTS, your Automatic Negative Thoughts.”– Jenn Trepeck“We can reclaim control of our health and healing.” – Jenn Trepeck

There's no better way to kick off September as the Pain Awareness Month than bringing you a conversation with Dr. Kanwaljeet S. Anand, whose research took the medical world by storm, even risking his license, as he sought out to answer the question of; what if we give children anesthesia and analgesia?  I truly believe that he is the reason why my career as a pediatric pain and palliative care physician exists today and serves as an available path for many healthcare professionals. In this episode,  Dr.  Anand, a professor of Pediatrics, Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, describes his groundbreaking research back in the 80s, when a popular held belief was that babies don't feel pain!  With the findings  and intervention offered in his RCT, they were able to cut down the infant mortality rates by half.  It is the work of doctors like him that paved the path for someone like me to practice pediatric pain management as a specialty-- hoping to save and improve the lives of many more children by debunking the fallacies that still surround children's pain and its management.   Takeaways In This Episode   What fueled Dr. Anand's desire to research perioperative care for infants His hypothesis around morbidity and mortality of neonates and infants undergoing surgeries, relationship to anesthetic management  Conducting the randomized controlled trial study and its results that changed the history and trajectory of childrens pain and perioperative management Sometimes it's worth picking the fights How his study gained momentum and changed how the healthcare world approaches pain management for children and infants When and how infants develop the ability to feel pain The long-term consequences of poorly or inadequately  managing children's pain Changing the minds of colleagues who perpetuate the belief that children are “hardy” and will “get over it” Dr. Anand's message to the audience   Links Connect with Dr. Kanwaljeet S. Anand: Stanford Profile LinkedIn Love, Pain, and Intensive Care. K.J.S. Anand, Richard W. Hall Clinicians' Pain Evaluation Toolkit Proactive Pain Solutions   About the Guest    Kanwaljeet S. Anand, MBBS, MD, D Phil, FRCCM   He is currently the professor of Pediatrics, Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. He directs the pain and stress neurobiology lab, the Jackson Vaughan Critical Care Research Fund, and he serves as the Editor of the journal Pediatric Research and is the Division Chief for Pediatric Critical Care at the Department of Pediatrics at Standford School of Medicine. He graduated from M.G.M. Medical College, Indore (India). He received the D.Phil. degree as a Rhodes Scholar at the University of Oxford, followed by a post-doctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School, a categorical Pediatrics residency training at Boston Children's Hospital, and a Critical Care Medicine fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He is the recipient of innumerable awards, including the Dr. Michael Blacow Award from the British Pediatric Association in 1986, the Pediatric Resident Research Award from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the inaugural Young Investigator Award in Pediatric Pain from the International Association for Study of Pain in 1994, the Jeffrey Lawson Award for advocacy of children's pain relief, the highest recognition in pediatric pain medicine in the United States. He's also been awarded many awards across Europe in many countries such as the Nils Rosén von Rosenstein Award from the Swedish Academy of Medicine and the 2015 Journées Nationales de Néonatologie Address at The Pasteur Institute to name a few. For his dedication and work in the field of pediatric pain management, he is considered a world authority on pain and stress in newborns and pain management in infants. 

Did you know that September is Pain Awareness Month? Our CEO, Dr. Rita Roy, sat down with Rebecca Gillett--one of our friends and collaborators over at the Arthritis Foundation. Rebecca lives with Rheumatoid Arthritis and is also a Spinal Champion. She's championed multiple surgeries in order to fight for the pain-free and active lifestyle she has. As they like to say over at the Arthritis Foundation, Rebecca likes to "Live Yes!" Rebecca also offers us practical advice for seeking multiple opinions when pursuing spinal treatment. Make sure to tune in today! We know you'll love hearing Rebecca's real story of healing and recovery.Support the show (https://spinehealth.org/donate/)

September is Pain Awareness Month and on this episode we bring awareness to chronic pain. We also will dive in to all the ways to stay positive and motivated despite living with pain or a debilitating health condition.

We talked to Duke's Steve George about Pain Perception over a Boddingtons Ale in 2016 and wanted to bring it back up again because of his insight during Pain Awareness Month.

Dr. Jessen Mukalel is on a mission to get patients OFF of opioids so who better to speak to about PAIN AWARENESS MONTH!! The accomplished physicians at SUPERIOR PAIN RELIEF use advanced diagnostic techniques to pinpoint the source of your pain. We create comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation plans to get you back to living a pain free life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thedoctorwhisperer/message

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