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#345 ‒ Chronic pain: pathways, treatment, and the path to physical and psychological recovery | Sean Mackey, M.D., Ph.D.

The Peter Attia Drive

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Exploring the Complexity of Pain

This chapter reflects on an individual's significant experiences with pain and the influence of a pivotal relationship with a medical expert. It critically examines the historical perceptions and definitions of pain, challenging the simplistic models that have shaped medical understanding. The discussion also delves into the biopsychosocial model of pain, emphasizing the role of emotional and psychological factors in pain perception and management.

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