Understanding Pain through Political Lenses: Left, Right, and Center Approaches

In this insightful episode of 'It's Not In Your Head' podcast, Dan and Justine discuss the concept of managing chronic pain through political analogies—left wing, right wing, and centrist approaches. They delve into their experiences and observations, identifying different pain patterns and the treatment methodologies that work best for them. The conversation touches on the influence of media on public perception of pain treatments, specifically spinal cord stimulation, and the challenges of conveying accurate medical information in the modern day environment of misinformation we all live in. They provide a comprehensive breakdown of how each 'political orientation' correlates with pain treatment philosophies, helping both patients and providers better match the best approaches for various pain presentations.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:17 Casual Banter and Personal Updates

01:21 Controversy in Spinal Cord Stimulation

03:07 Exploring Cognitive Functional Therapy

03:22 Media Manipulation and Politics

04:31 Applying Political Ideologies to Pain Management

07:01 Left-Wing Approach to Pain

08:49 Right-Wing Approach to Pain

09:42 Centrist Approach to Pain

12:26 The Role of Imaging in Pain Management

13:10 Skill-Based Approach to Patient Care

13:47 Managing Patient Anxiety with Scans

14:21 Tailoring Treatment to Individual Patients

18:03 Understanding Pain Patterns

22:37 Biases in Medical Treatment

25:51 The Importance of Matching Patient and Doctor

28:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Resources

www.iniyh.com/episodes/ep-33-Left-Right-and-Centrist-Pain-Right-Treatment-Wrong-Patient

www.resilientwarriorcoachingllc.com

www.drdanbates.com.au