21st Century Pain Solutions

21st Century Pain Solutions

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21st Century Pain Solutions episodes

  • Ep78: "About Chronic Pain" With Dr. Avinash Ramchandani

    Do you want to know even more about chronic pain? Well, you are going to learn some new and useful things! Dr. Avinash Ramchandani joins us to talk about chronic pain and what are the factors that cause it. He is also reflecting on what does he take into account when he treats a patient and gives a little advice to those who are dealing with chronic pain in their daily lives.

    ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Dr. Avinash Ramchandani

    Dr. Avinash Ramchandani is board certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and pain management. He received his B.A. Molecular in Cell Biology from UC Berkeley. After residency, he completed his fellowship in Pain Medicine at the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Ramchandani incorporates pain procedures, nutrition, exercises, and medications to customize treatment options for patients in pain. He enjoys being on the cutting edge of proven treatments for pain management and believes in optimizing the functional being so that pain is controlled and people may live with the highest degree of dignity.

    21 min
  • Ep77: "It Is All About Prevention" With Prof. George Grant

    Did you know that you can have an active role in keeping yourself and others healthy? Because you surely can, and you definitely have to assume it! Today, Prof. George Grant joins us to talk about the global situation that is affecting us nowadays: COVID-19; and what can we do, generally, to keep ourselves and others safe. He also tells us that it is not all about intervention, but prevention; and we have to be responsible and conscious of this fact in order to act benefiting our health. 

    ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Dr. George Grant

    Dr. George Grant, known as The Caring Doctor, is considered the Canadian authority in Integrative/Functional Medicine and a global wellness ambassador. He is a scientist, professor, chemist, toxicologist, nutritionist, biofeedback, stress management, and pain specialist. Dr. Grant is an expert in biofeedback, stress, anti-aging, and natural pain management. He helped clients at Sunnybrook hospital in Toronto recover from clogged arteries as well as 10,000 clients worldwide. He has also worked as a Senior Consultant for Health Canada, FDA and CDC as well as in private practice.

    24 min
  • Ep76: "A Correct Benzodiazepine Practice" With Dr. Steven Wright

    Did you know that although benzodiazepines are used for many conditions, they can bring undesired effects that represent a challenge for both physicians and yourself? Because, in the end, that is what really happens. Dr. Steven Wright joins us to talk about the different variants of benzodiazepines, their combination with opioids in treatments, and what truly happens in the taking period and withdrawal process.

    ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Steven Wright, MD

    Steven Wright, MD, is a residency-trained family physician with a 37-year clinical career. He has been active in addiction medicine for 32 years, and in medical pain management for 16 years. His interests include the neurophysiology and treatment of pain and addiction, non-opioid analgesia, opioids, benzodiazepines, cannabis, adverse consequences, and policy development. He is the medical consultant for The Schreiber Research Group and the Alliance for Benzodiazepine Best Practices.

    36 min
  • Ep75: "Actual Problems Related to Chronic Pain" With Dr. Praveen Ganty

    Can chronic pain difficulties be affected by the culture in which we live and are constantly changing? They surely can. And they do! Today, Dr. Praveen Ganty joins us to talk about the different problems that modern society has when it comes to chronic pain. He includes topics such as overmedication, social stigmas, the cannabinoid system, and what can we do in our everyday life to deal with this pain and improve our quality of life. 

    ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Dr. Praveen Ganty

    Dr.Ganty is a consultant in Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology, currently working at Allevio Pain Management, in Toronto. He trained in Anesthesiology in India and then re-trained in the United Kingdom, where he also completed a Fellowship in Chronic Pain, and was a consultant from 2010 to 2016, treating patients in chronic pain. He was also actively involved in research projects. His passion is to get patients off “the chemicals that treat pain, including opioids”, to encourage self-help, and to manage chronic pain through non-pharmacological methods.

    30 min
  • Ep74: "Living with Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis" With Brittany Quiroz, A Hot MS

    Could you imagine yourself living with strong physical pain for many years? Brittany Quiroz did it, that's why she is definitely a warrior. Today, she joins us to talk about her experience, how it all began and changed her life forever. She is also talking about the change of mindset that was necessary to overcome this painful situation, and what were the benefits of that transformation.

    ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Brittany Quiroz

    Brittany Quiroz is a mother, a wife, a motivational speaker, singer, songwriter, motivational vocalist and advocate for change for younger generations who have disabilities. She was diagnosed with Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis at the age of 30, which was a fight or flight moment in her life, that would either break her entirely or turn herself into a voice. She chose to follow the second path. "By broadening our horizon for changes like this not only we do empower others fighting chronic illness, but we also break the stigma attached with what disability is supposed to look like", says proudly.

    27 min
  • Ep73: "Everything About Chronic Pain" With Dr. Robyn Prescott

    Did you believe that you already knew everything about chronic pain and its treatment? You are going to find it out! Dr. Robyn Prescott joins us today to talk about every aspect of chronic pain: what is it, how can it be cured, and what really makes the difference. She is also talking about some of the challenges that physicians face and what are the strategies they could use to help their patients overcome their pain situation. 

    ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Dr. Robyn Prescott

    Dr. Robyn Prescott received her medical degree from the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic medicine in 2014 where she graduated with the prestigious Spirit of Boucher award acknowledging her for outstanding commitment to both the community and academics. For the past five years, Dr. Prescott has operated her own successful private practice in North Vancouver, BC before recently relocating to Kamloops, BC. Her practice focuses on pain management, personal health optimization, and hormone balancing for all individuals. She currently holds a certification in prolotherapy, neural therapy, therapeutic, and is one of the few naturopathic physicians in Canada to perform injections under ultrasound guidance.

    27 min
  • Ep72: "Total Motion Release" With Hannah Castro Llego

    Would you believe me if I told you that there are painless therapies that would help you with your pain? Because they really exist, and total motion release is one of them. Hannah Castro Llego joins us today to talk about how pain not only affects a determined area but the whole body and its motions. She also describes the procedures and results of this innovative therapy, which is painless and very effective in kids and adults. 

    ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Hannah Castro Llego

    Hannah Castro Llego is a registered physical therapist with the College of Physical Therapist of British Columbia (CPTBC) since 2004. Originally from the Philippines, she obtained her bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy (BSCPT) from De LaSalle University- Health Sciences. She holds membership with the Canadian Physiotherapy Association (CPA)- Pediatric Division and she is a member of the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia (PABC). Her training includes Total Motion Release for Tots n Teens® (TMR-TnT), Introduction to Neurodevelopmental Techniques (NDT) in Pediatrics and Kid's Yoga Teacher Training.

    17 min
  • Ep71 - "The American Chronic Pain Association" With Penney Cowan

    Have you heard about it before? Right now you are going to learn about one of the most important associations when it comes to chronic pain management. Today, Penney Cowan, founder and CEO of the American Chronic Pain Association, joins us to talk about the reasons why she decided to found it, what are its present projects, and what is really important if a person is dealing with chronic pain.


    ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - PENNY COWAN
    Penney Cowan is the founder and CEO of the American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA), which provides peer support and education in pain management skills to people with pain and their families; and works to build awareness about chronic pain among professionals, decision-makers, and the general public. Ms. Cowan is a recognized speaker advocating a multidisciplinary approach to pain management. Most recently she is a Co-founder and Board Member of the World Patients Alliance. She has been an advocate and consumer representative for pain issues and received numerous awards from organizations, such as the Institute for Public Service, American Pain Society, and American Academy of Pain Medicine.

    22 min
  • Ep70 - "Discussing the Pain Experience" with Dr. Yasmine Majeed

    Do you know what can you do to effectively minimize your chronic pain? You're about to learn! Dr. Majeed joins us in this episode to talk about the experience of pain; what really happens in your body when you have it; and what can you do to fight against this problem. She also discusses the stigma of being part of the elderly population, and what can be done to optimize the quality of life of this vulnerable group of society. 

    ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Dr. Yasmine Majeed

    Yasmine Majeed is a Consulting Pain Physician at the Calgary Chronic Pain Center, and Medical Director and Site Medical Lead for Age Care. She is currently President in the Section of Chronic Pain of the Alberta Medical Association. Dr. Majeed is also the founder and President of the Canadian Global Care Society. She feels passionate about caring for chronic pain around the spectrum.

    21 min
  • Ep69 - "A Multidisciplinary View of the Pain Subject" With Zach Cohen

    What happens when we take a more complete approach to the problem and try to find different, but convergent, ways of solving it? You are about to know it! In this episode, Dr. Zach Cohen joins us to discuss the effectivity of using a variety of sciences and techniques to reduce the pain; and also talks about the opioid crisis era that we are living in, what are the consequences in people, and what are the health benefits of reducing those opioids to better levels. 

    ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Zach Cohen

    Dr. Zach Cohen is double board certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology in both Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. He completed a Chronic Pain Fellowship at the University of California San Diego, which was recently rated the best chronic pain fellowship in America by the American Academy of Pain Medicine. Dr. Cohen often employs a team approach to helping patients overcome their pain issues, working alongside surgeons, neurologists, physiatrists, and psychologists. He considers himself part of the new age of interventional pain medicine and understands that many patients do not want to be on medications, especially opioids and finds ways to reduce their pain while helping them reduce the use of these medications.

    18 min

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