In episode 254 we conclude our discussion with Cathryn Ramin, author of Crooked; Outwitting the Back Pain Industry and Getting on the Road to Recovery. We hear more from Cathryn on her research, her views of what she's found helpful, why she chose to promote what she promotes, an update on the status of her back pain now and more. This week on MCF!
Episode 253 - Cathryn Jakobson Ramin, Part 1: Crooked; Outwitting the Back Pain Industry
In episode 253 I'm joined by Cathryn Jakobson Ramin, investigative reported and author of Crooked: Outwitting the Back Pain Industry and Getting on the Road to Recovery. She shares her personal experience with persisting back pain, the various attempts for relief, failures and the resultant book. This week on MCF!
Episode 252 - Melissa Watson and Annie O'Connor: Part 2: A Community Pain Education Program
In episode 252 we continue our conversation with Melissa Watson and Annie O’Connor of the Shirley Ryan Ability Lab in the Chicago area. We talk about the yellow flag risk form, what it measures and how it’s tied to patient outcomes. We also talk about a community outreach pain education program which some clinicians are using to serve those in chronic pain and which is proving to generate additional patients into their practice. This week on MCF!