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
35 Ask Us Anything (AUA 3)
Understanding Central Sensitization: Effective Pain Management Strategies
Join Dr. Dan and Justine, a pain coach, on this episode of 'It's Not In Your Head' podcast as they delve into the complexities of managing various aspects of chronic pain, particularly central sensitization, its causes, and various treatment strategies. You'll gain practical advice on how to identify symptoms and consequences, as well as address the neuroinflammation itself and what is driving it. They also get into how to most effectively choose the right care team for the types of pain you have, as well as how to select the most optimal footwear for various situations. Whether you're a patient or provider, this episode offers valuable insights into improving the quality of life for those looking to better manage chronic pain.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:46 Q&A: Treating Central Sensitization
01:12 Understanding Central Sensitization Inventory
01:42 Neuroinflammation and Its Drivers
07:17 Consequences of Neuroinflammation
09:13 Managing Orthostatic Intolerance and POTS
12:57 Questions to Ask When Building Your Care Team
15:36 Understanding Central Sensitization and Pain Response
16:18 Strategies for Managing Sensitization
16:55 Medications and Treatments for Neuroinflammation
17:42 Long COVID and Central Sensitization
18:21 The Role of Conservative Therapies
18:47 Addressing Anxiety, Depression, and Deconditioning
19:42 Where's the Sensitization Threshold
22:15 Footwear and Pain Management
23:48 Orthotics and Biomechanics
29:33 Concluding Thoughts and Advice
Resources
www.iniyh.com/episodes/ep-35-AUA-3