Dr. Maya Novak
Dr. Maya Novak
David Hanscom, MD – Chronic Pain and Solving the ‘Unsolvable’
David Hanscom, MD – Chronic Pain and Solving the ‘Unsolvable’
David Hanscom, MD – Chronic Pain and Solving the ‘Unsolvable’
Tuesday 13th February 2024
Orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. David Hanscom shares how chronic pain is a brain disease and offers practical tools for managing it.
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Episode Overview
- Chronic pain is linked more to brain chemistry than physical damage.
- Anxiety plays a significant role in chronic pain.
- Neuroplasticity techniques can help rewire the brain to manage pain.
- Mindfulness relaxation tools are effective in calming stress chemicals.
- Each person's experience with chronic pain is unique, requiring individualised approaches.
Chronic pain is solvable. It's a brain disease. It's about the body's chemistry.
Imagine living with chronic pain that feels unsolvable. In this episode of 'The Mindful Injury Recovery Talks with Dr. Maya Novak', Dr. David Hanscom, an experienced orthopedic spine surgeon, shares his unique approach to understanding and managing chronic pain. Dr. Hanscom reveals how chronic pain is more about the brain's chemistry than physical damage.
He discusses his personal journey from a fearless surgeon to someone who developed obsessive-compulsive disorder and major depression, which led him to a deeper understanding of chronic pain. He explains how anxiety is directly linked to pain and emphasises that chronic pain is a solvable brain disease. Through a mix of neuroplasticity techniques and mindfulness relaxation tools, Dr. Hanscom offers practical advice on calming stress chemicals and rewiring the brain to alleviate pain.
You'll hear fascinating insights about how thoughts can trigger physical reactions and why addressing these thoughts is crucial for recovery. Dr. Hanscom's approach is both practical and hopeful, offering listeners a new perspective on managing chronic pain. If you're looking for actionable steps to tackle chronic pain or support someone who is, this episode is a must-listen.