In episode 383 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we’re continuing with season 12. We’re spotlighting important books related to our field of conservative care of musculoskeletal disorders. This week we have Dr. Adriaan Louw and his series of books on pain neuroscience education written for the patient. We talk about where the idea of these books came from, some of the titles in the series, some of the educational illustrations and analogies he includes in the books and uses for his patients, and more. To hear the entire episode go to your favorite podcast player or go to www.mechanicalcareforum.com
Episode 380 - Lorimer Moseley: Explain Pain: A Pain Neuroscience Education Nook
In episode 380 of the Mechanical Care Forum, we’re continuing with season 12 and we’re spotlighting important books related to our field of conservative care of musculoskeletal disorders. This week we have Dr. Lorimer Moseley and his book, Explain Pain, a book to educate patients about their pain. We talk about where the idea of this book came with his coauthor David Butler, the principles found within the book, who needs to hear it, some related projects, and other books associated with this effort to help people make their way out of persistent pain and plenty more. To hear the entire episode go to your favorite podcast player or go to www.mechanicalcareforum.com
Episode 377 - Martin and Simon: A Story of Years of Back Pain and Pain Meds Until Small Changes Discovered Which Resolved It All
In episode 377 we’re joined by Martin, a carpenter and student in Denmark and his physiotherapist Simon Simonsen. Martin shares how his pain began, how he was prescribed opioid pain medication and how that made him unable to function. He and Simon share about the process of recovery and ultimately where he is now. Martin’s story is, unfortunately, a common one of passive treatments and the lack of relief which is so commonly described. To hear the entire story go to your favorite podcast player, or go to www.mechanicalcareforum.com