In episode 155 I conclude my conversation with Dr. Tracy Jackson of Vanderbilt University in Nashville Tennessee USA. She's a pain management physician working toward healthier and more effective solutions for those in chronic pain. She hopes to reduce the prevalence of those caught in the current opioid dilemma. We discuss the association of use of illegal drugs to replace more costly prescription medication, a helpful source for systematic reviews on this subject and others and Relief Retreats, a functional rehab program she is founded. 

In episode #154 I speak with Dr. Tracy Jackson, a pain specialist and advocate for alternative therapies in place of the traditional approach with chronic use of opioids.  She's an associate professor at Vanderbilt University and founder of a functional rehabilitation program, Relief Retreats, set for its inaugural class March 2017.  She shares a bit about her journey and the evolution of her view of pain management.  She explains some of the reasons behind the opioid dilemma in the US and more

In episode 152 I speak with Mr. Iwasada Yoshihiro of Tokorozawa, Japan.  He shares some of his professional journey including the challenge of adopting a better, but nontraditional approach to patient assessment and the task of teaching it to others in his home country. He also describes his evolution of performing just what the referring doctor prescribes to relying on the patient’s response to guide the most effective treatment.  This week on MCF.