In this clip (6 of 10): Imaging studies have shown changes in brain anatomy in people who are longtime chronic pain patients, such as accelerated loss of gray matter. “Psychologically based” approaches such as meditation and yoga may be protective, although more study is needed. This clip is part of the lecture “The Neural Basis of Mind-Body Pain Therapies” by M. Catherine Bushnell, Ph.D., scientific director of the Division of Intramural Research, NCCAM, NIH. This lecture, given at NIH in 2013, is part of the NCCAM Online Continuing Education Series. Free CME/CEU credit is available to health professionals (see http://nccam.nih.gov/training/videolectures). Video Rating: / 5
Dr. Dan Clauw, the Director of the Chronic Pain & Fatigue Research Center at the University of Michigan, discusses pain that stems from your brain. He presents an overview of what is currently known about the underlying causes of chronic pain and discusses the rationale behind a variety of different treatments for chronic pain. He also shares information about a self-management tool called Fibroguide (https://fibroguide.med.umich.edu/) that has been shown to be helpful in improving the symptoms and function of people with chronic pain. Video Rating: / 5
Edgar L. Ross, MD, Director, Pain Management Center at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), discusses how chronic pain differs from acute pain. Chronic pain management, explains,Dr. Ross, is effectively treated through a team-based approach that requires the patient to be an active participant in the treatment plan. The BWH Pain Management Center provides multidisciplinary care for chronic pain management, including experts in psychiatry, psychology, neurology, physiatry, and anesthesiology. Treatment plans address the physical and psychological components of chronic pain and rehabilitation.
Dr. Ross also describes research being conducted at BWH including clinical trials evaluating new pain medications, a mobile app designed to help patients manage chronic pain outside of the doctor’s office and a risk assessment tool that helps predict if patients should avoid the use of opiate medications.
Learn more about the BWH Pain Management Center:
http://www.brighamandwomens.org/pain
Read the Innovations in Chronic Pain Management video transcript:
http://www.brighamandwomens.org/Departments_and_Services/anesthesiology/Pain/pain-management-innovation-video-transcript.aspx Video Rating: / 5
Here I am explaining to the Facebook group, Attitude of Gratitude with Chronic Pain, what to expect from a Chronic Pain Anonymous meeting. We ‘meet’ online on Zoom on Tuesday nights from 7-8:30pm. Video Rating: / 5
Dr. Barbara Bruce, discusses the relationship between fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue.
A physician referral is required for the Fibromyalgia Treatment Program at Mayo Clinic in Florida. To request an appointment, visit http://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/rheumatology/florida/overview/appointments.
Douglas Chang, MD, PhD, Chief of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Service with the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at UC San Diego Health (https://health.ucsd.edu/ortho), explains the process patients go through when receiving an epidural steroid injection for pain management. The outpatient, interventional spine procedure is used on patients with chronic back pain and takes about five days to become effective.
For more information on epidural steroid injections at UC San Diego Health: https://health.ucsd.edu/ortho
When arthritis pain interferes with daily activity, it may be time to consider total hip replacement. Dr. Steven Allsing an orthopedic surgeon affiliated with Sharp Grossmont Hospital, discusses when to see a doctor.
To learn more about hip replacement surgery at Sharp, visit https://www.sharp.com/services/ortho/treatments/hip-replacement-surgery.cfm.
