Integrative Approach to Pain Management

The chapter explores integrating non-drug therapies like acupuncture, music therapy, and nutritional therapy for chronic illnesses, advocating for evidence-informed medicine. It emphasizes a holistic approach to pain by understanding pain neuroscience, connective tissue's role, and the brain's impact on pain perception. The discussion extends to the importance of nutrition, pain psychology, and critiquing the conventional use of opioids for chronic pain.

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Dr. Heather Tick, a renowned pain expert, discusses non-drug therapies for pain relief; applying the principles of integrative medicine for comprehensive pain care. She emphasizes the need for education and understanding of pain neuroscience to empower patients. Dr. Tick also highlights the significance of nutrition in reducing chronic pain and inflammation. Additionally, she explores various modalities, such as acupuncture and manual therapies, as effective strategies for pain relief. Dr. Heather Tick discusses the impact of habits on movement and the importance of developing healthy movement practices. She also explores various modalities for pain relief, including heat, cold, Epsom salt baths, and movement therapies like yoga and Tai Chi. Dr. Tick emphasizes the role of mast cells in the stress response and the importance of managing diet to reduce mast cell activation. She discusses the effectiveness of laser therapy, ozone injections, and shockwave therapy for pain management. Dr. Tick also addresses the overprescription of medications and the potential benefits of supplements. She provides insights into the appropriate use of interventional pain management and the risks associated with steroid injections. Finally, she discusses the challenges of determining the expertise of medical professionals and the need for caution when considering regenerative medicine.

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Learn more about Dr. Tick

https://heathertickmd.com/

https://www.facebook.com/heathertickmd/

Heather Tick - YouTube

Buy Dr. Tick’s book

https://tinyurl.com/3na9zchp

Fibromyalgia and other pain conditions

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3236313/

Evidence-Based Nonpharmacologic Strategies for Comprehensive Pain Care: The Consortium Pain Task Force White Paper (Dr Tick is the first author)