21st Century Pain Solutions

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. 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.

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. 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 an

Did you know that it is possible to reduce your chronic pain with just an injection? Because it truly is! On this occasion, Michael Perry joins us to talk about a technique that he has been practicing for around fifteen years, which is called ‘hydro needling’; how does it work and what are the benefits of it; and also he is going to discuss some specific pathologies and how this method can sometimes be the solution for them. Michael Perry is a nurse anesthetist who has been in the business of helping people with their pain for over forty years. He started as a staff anesthetist and then he worked independently for many hospitals in Nebraska and Iowa. He received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing in the Mt. Marty College in Yankton, South Dakota; and his Diploma in Anesthesia in the Creighton-St. Joseph Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. Nowadays, he is a national speaker and has been also involved with many pain societies across the United States, such as the Nebraska Association Nurse Anesthetist and

Can we control our pain by only changing the way we eat? Definitely! Dr. Wayne Phimister is talking today about Dr. Steven Gundry’s book ‘The Plant Paradox’, and his own experience after trying this new lifestyle. He also gives us helpful information about what foods should be avoided in order to accomplish our objective, which is living free of chronic pain. Are we really what we eat? We can’t affirm that but, surely, what we eat affects us.

Did you know that many of the spine surgeries that are made actually they were not necessary? Because that is the reality. Dr. David Hanscom joins us today to explain a topic that is discussed in his book ‘Do You Really Need Spine Surgery?: Take Control With a Surgeon’s Advice’; which is that usually, the success rate of spinal surgeries is very low if patients’ chronic pain has not been treated before the procedure. He also brings valuable scientific information and statistics about this problematic, which is nowadays happening without control and affects many people. Dr. David A. Hanscom is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the surgical correction complex problems in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine. A significant part of his practice was devoted to performing surgery on patients who had undergone multiple prior spine surgeries. Around 2001 he began to share his own stress management tool with his patients that were in pain but had no indications of surger

Is it possible to treat chronic pain just with little devices in your spinal cord? It truly is! Nowadays, if you are struggling with problems in your nervous system, you can temporarily receive a system in your body and see how it helps control your pain. Timothy joins us today and explains the efficacy and benefits of these little devices that can be put into our body with less invasive methods, like just a needle. Dr. Deer is the president and CEO of The Spine and Nerve Centers of the Virginias and the Center for Pain Relief, Inc. He is also a Clinical Professor of Anesthesiology at the West Virginia University School of Medicine. He has held many national and international society positions including his current role as the Chairman of the American Society of Pain and Neuroscience. He has been a leader in the field of interventional techniques and neuromodulation for more than two decades. His rich career has included many pivotal studies to achieve FDA approval, and many “first in man” approve

What if you could heal chronic pain with new cells? What if you could regenerate your cells to overcome the pain with healing instead of destructive measures like injections and surgery? This can be done by an innovative technique with stem cells. This is what Dr. Alturi joins me to discuss on the podcast. He breaks down the essence of why stem cells work to heal chronic pain, the methods, and areas to look out for to ensure you get the best treatment possible. Dr. Atluri, not only is he a pain specialist, he’s an anesthesiologist in Cincinnati, Ohio. But a couple of years ago, he became the founder and the CEO of a company called StemCures, and now this is his new passion and he gains much enjoyment of helping people and seeing the benefit of this new innovative treatment that is coming across America and is a valid treatment for many these days.

What if there was a way to properly manage chronic pain with opioids? What if there were measures in place to screen patients who need opioids and others who shouldn’t have them? This is what Dr. Sairam Atluri discusses me with on this podcast. He walks through the process of screening patients and understanding the physiological and psychological addictions that take place and how to best deal with them as we continue to put strategies in place to battle opioid abuse. Dr. Atluri is a pain specialist. He has a fellowship in pain and he’s got a couple of passions regarding this – he’s trained in anesthesia and he’s gone into the world of pain management. He’s certified in regenerative medicine by the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians. He’s dealt with chronic pain patients for over 20 years, and he’s a leader in the field not only in Cincinnati where he works but also around the country.

What if we could get off opioids and on to something else that helps the body to heal naturally? What if there was a process to do it safely? That is what Dr. Allen Miller discusses with me on this podcast. He breaks down the effectiveness of The CBD Formula, a proven process to help the body remove its dependency on opioids and kill chronic pain. Dr. Miller is a writer and frequent contributor to numerous publications on the subject of Cannabis in the treatment of Chronic Pain, PTSD, Opioid Dependence, health and wellness. Dr. Miller is a recognized court forensic soft tissue injury expert, Pain Management, PTSD and Opioid Dependence. Dr. Miller is President of BioNutraceutical Health Solutions, is an expert on workers’ compensation payers and provides Cannabis products specially formulated to treat injured workers with Chronic Pain and Opioid Dependence.

What if your body was like the check engine light on a car? What if your body displayed “symptoms” that told you to check your body for a problem? The problem we face is that we don’t know these are actually symptoms! Nancy Crites joins me on this podcast to discuss the symptoms that arise in our gut that affect our bodies as a whole, how to alleviate leaky gut, and the process for living a better life without inflammation. Nancy helps women reverse their inflammation and autoimmune disease so they can enjoy a life of vibrant health and freedom. Having been a professional educator in public schools for 30 years and observing how diet impacted her students’ ability to focus, learn and function effectively, she knew people needed to learn a better way. They needed to be educated on the effects of nutrition on mental, emotional and physical health.

When you feel a pain, what do you immediately think of? You probably think you need to fix the area of where that pain is. But what if you looked at the rest of your body and saw that was causing the pain? That’s what Jen Esquer discusses on this podcast with me. She walks us through her methodology for addressing chronic pain down to the nervous system level, focusing on holistic recovery, and mindset techniques. Jen Esquer is a Top 40 Physical Therapy Influencer and has been named one of the top 50 most influential healthcare professionals. With a Doctorate in physical therapy she is ranked as one of the Best Fitness Trainers on IG by Shape Magazine and has been featured in Self Magazine, Men’s Fitness, Muscle and Fitness as well as well as a select interview guest on CBS and on the RISE podcast with Mogul CEO Rachel Hollis.

What if there were certain patterns you could follow to figure out what’s affecting your body? What if your life didn’t have to be limited by chronic disease? That’s what Dr. Anthony G. Beck discusses with me on this podcast. His approach to a healthy life with pattern recognition, behavioral change, and lifestyle improvements through science is remarkable and makes this one a must-listen. Dr. Anthony G. Beck is Director & Founder of Balance Protocol Institute and is dedicated to empowering individuals with knowledge that identifies and addresses the root cause of chronic illness through functional medicine. Dr. Beck doesn’t merely manage disease, he helps people resolve them.

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. 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. Janet was diagnosed and given a serious cancer diagnosis in 2001. She accepted the diagnosis but not the prognosis. She brought the body back into harmony with phenomenal medical intervention, love and an enduring spirit of hope. Janet currently works in the Health Care Field and is passionate about the healing and creative arts.

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. Ms. Lianne Dyche is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about facilitating community wellness and connection through education and empowerment. She currently provides individual therapy and classes in the Adult Outpatient Program at Linn County Mental Health in Albany, OR.

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. 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. 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. Sylva’s great passion is to provide a space for loving and genuine support and to empower people on their journeys towards healing and well-being on all levels: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.

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! 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. 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.