21st Century Pain Solutions

Did you now that pain isn't centralized? We don't have a center of pain. We have a process called Central Sensitization. Mariana Vera joins us today to talk about all the parts of the brain becoming more sensitive to stimuli, how acute pain transitions over time to chronic pain (Chronification), and what Hydrotherapy can do for you.

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Mariana Arias Avila Vera

Mariana Arias Avila Vera received her Ph.D. in Physical Therapy from Federal University of São Carlos (Brazil) in 2014. She is currently Assistant Professor in the Physical Therapy Undergraduate and Graduate Program at Federal University of São Carlos, member of the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) and Aquatic Physical Therapy International (APTI). Her research interests are electromyography, aquatic physical therapy, chronic pain, pain management, and electrophysical agents.

Note: PT - Hydrotherapy and Pain Neuroscience Research Education Studies results not out - Dec 2018

When someone gets a diagnosis, the first thought that comes to mind is "how am I going to get through this?" This is what Janet Law asked herself when she was diagnosed with cancer. But 30 seconds later, her mind shifted to taking care of herself. Today she lives a thriving life. Janet joins me on this podcast to discuss her journey and what others can do to change the way they think about their situation while taking part in self-care.

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Janet Law

There are many misconceptions with the methods that chronic pain should be handled. Sometimes, there are deep-rooted issues that lead to immense pain over long periods of time, and many of them aren't even physical. Lianne Dyche joins me on this podcast to discuss her powerful method called acceptance and commitment therapy or ACT. This process involves overcoming pain through acceptance behavior combined with mindfulness and modern science.

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Lianne Dyche

We all know that chronic pain management requires immense care with proper knowledge. But did you know that there is a roadmap that health professionals can follow? If you're a health professional, what if you could follow a roadmap that allows you to take the right steps to working with your patient? Dr. Stephen Grinstead joins me to discuss the methodologies and strategies for pain management on this podcast.

ABOUT TODAY'S GUEST - Dr. Stephen F. Grinstead

Dr. Grinstead was the Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer of A Healing Place—A Residential and Intensive Outpatient Chronic Pain Management Program in Camarillo California. He is author of the book Freedom from Suffering: A Journey of Hope as well as author of several other pain management books including Managing Pain and Coexisting Disorders, and the Addiction-Free Pain Management® Recovery Guide.

Did you know that some patients have pain that can only be controlled with opioids? What if those patients can't receive those opioids because of regulations? 

This is what Red Lawhern discusses with me today. He breaks down the real issues that are happening with the opioid epidemic, the shocking truths about opioid-related deaths, and what is being done so that chronic pain patients can get the help they need. 

ABOUT THE GUEST - Richard A "Red" Lawhern

Richard A "Red" Lawhern, PhD is a technically trained non-physician subject matter expert in online chronic pain support groups and public policy for treatment of pain, with 22 years experience in the field. His published work and commentaries have appeared in multiple medical journals and popular media. His recent editorial on STAT is titled "Stop Persecuting Doctors for Legitimately Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain".

Did you know that the body has layers of energy? And did you know that this energy can be used to heal the body? 

With the process of Healing Touch, chronic pain patients have been able to deal with their pain. There is a ton of science packed into this podcast where Sylva Pohanka joins me to discuss how Healing Touch works and the applications for pain patients.

Did you know that pain can be overcome with relaxation? When we reduce this stress using a variety of techniques, relaxation can be a form of medicine for the body. This is what Dr. Beth Darnall joins me on the podcast to discuss. She breaks down the effectiveness of relaxation in reducing chronic pain while introducing some techniques that can be done while listening to the podcast!

ABOUT BETH DARNALL

Beth Darnall, PhD is Associate Professor at Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative, and Pain Medicine. She develops and investigates behavioral medicine treatments for acute pain in the hospital and after surgery, and for chronic pain. She leads national research on patient-centered opioid tapering, and has authored/co-authored 5 books for patients and clinicians on analgesic use and behavioral pain medicine. 

Did you know that chronic pain is affected by emotions? Because of this, what if you could overcome pain just by engaging in actions that create positive emotions? This is what Dr. Melissa Cady joins me on this podcast episode to discuss. She breaks down how building connection increases your energy, positively affects pain reduction, and helps to pave the way for decreased opioid use. She also gives practical methods for how opioid dependency can be reduced.

ABOUT DR. MELISSA CADY

Melissa Cady, D.O. is an American-trained osteopathic physician who is dual board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine. Known as the Challenge Doctor, she addresses the root cause of pain with better education as a critical component. She released her book, PAINDEMIC, which emphasizes patient engagement, advocacy, and self-care throughout the pain journey. She also manages PainOutLoud.com which showcases stories of those who have overcome their pain. 

What if what you've heard about opioids and addiction isn't what it seems to be? When you've been in the field of pain management you tend to know or a thing or two. That's what the legendary Dr. Tennant brings to today's discussion. He discusses the problem with opioid addiction, applications of high dosing opioids, and the real issues as well as the progress in pain management that we need to be paying attention to.

ABOUT DR. FOREST TENNANT

Forest Tennant, M.D., Dr. PH., started his pain clinic in 1975. He has authored over 300 scientific articles and books, and currently serves as Editor Emeritus of Practical Pain Management, the nation's most widely circulated pain journal for physicians. He provides guidance and hope to severe chronic pain patients and their loved ones. 

Did you know that chronic pain is connected to past trauma? What if you could heal it by focusing on the signals of the heart? This is what Dirk Terpstra joins me to discuss on this insightful podcast. He talks about the signals that the heart sends out in response to pain and trauma, how our brains are affected by stress, and what he is doing to help patients overcome these issues.

ABOUT DIRK TERPSTRA

Dirk Terpstra is the founder of the global Coherence Hotspot. He is also a HeartMath® Certified Trainer with the scientific HeartMath® Institute in California. Since 1991, the Institute of HeartMath® has been conducting scientific research into the effects of the electromagnetic heart field on the brain and body. It is Dirk’s passion to help shift the human consciousness, which is hidden deep in each one of us.