It's Not in Your Head
Welcome to It's Not in Your Head Podcast, with Dan and Juz. Dr. Dan is a Sports Physician and Justine a Pain Coach and patient. We have come together to find ways to manage complex pain better for both patients and providers. New episodes will come out bi-weekly on all major platforms.
It's Not in Your Head
12 What Else Do You Say?
In this episode of "It's Not In Your Head," Dan and Justine dive into the nuanced aspects of how to more effectively communicate about pain with patients, focusing on the significance of specific language and its impact on patient outcomes. They caution against phrases that suggest pain is purely psychological and inadvertently blame and shame the patient, emphasizing pain is a complex interplay of physiological and psychological factors. They stress the importance of clinicians avoiding language that can be perceived as dismissive or condescending, instead advocating for a collaborative, empathetic approach.
The episode highlights the need for patients and clinicians to work together in identifying and addressing the various drivers and amplifiers of pain, including physical injuries, sensitization, and mood disorders. Importantly, they provide crisis resources for those experiencing mental health challenges associated with chronic pain, encouraging listeners to seek help when needed. Through their discussion, Dan and Justine underscore the necessity of understanding and treating chronic pain with empathy, compassion, and a focus on empowering patients in their pain management journey.
Resources:
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Timestamps:
00:00 Official Intro
00:17 Intro
04:27 Patient Example - Suicidal thoughts
07:33 What do we do?
08:50 Mosley & Butler's Pain Neuroscience
10:11 Asher Perspective
10:57 Pain Neuroscience Messages - Good Side
13:47 The Downside
17:11 Blue Sky Effect
18:40 Pain Scales and Shifting Pain
24:26 Words That Are Misinterpreted
28:23 How to Get Around it?
31:08 4 Part Series, Step 1 - Find & Fix
32:29 Step 2 - Filtering
33:47 Step 3 - Turn Down the Amplifiers
36:14 Step 4 - Rewire
38:25 Summarize It
40:32 From The Patient Side
44:01 Disclaimer