The ZDoggMD Show The Truth About Managing Chronic Pain (w/Dr. Rachel Zoffness)
Jul 20, 2021
Dr. Rachel Zoffness, a UCSF pain psychologist and author, shares her insights on the complexities of chronic pain management. She discusses the biopsychosocial model, emphasizing how emotional health and trauma are intertwined with physical pain. Zoffness critiques the stigma surrounding chronic pain, advocating for holistic treatments that blend therapy with lifestyle changes. She also explores the therapeutic effects of humor and emotional expression, offering listeners practical strategies to reclaim control over their pain.
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Pain Is Biopsychosocial
- Pain is a biopsychosocial experience involving biological, psychological, and social factors.
- Pain does not live exclusively in the body but is constructed by the brain's complex systems.
Hack Pain With Mind Strategies
- Change your locus of control by using cognitive behavioral therapy and biofeedback to manage pain.
- Shift focus from external pain control to internal strategies to lessen pain's impact.
Brain's Pain Dial Controls Pain
- The brain has a "pain dial" that adjusts pain intensity based on stress, mood, and attention.
- Negative emotions and focus on pain increase pain perception, while relaxation and joy reduce it.
