Ep. 218 Practical Strategies for Managing Chronic Pain in Children: Insights with Dr. William Frye Part 2

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Practical Strategies for Managing Chronic Pain in Children: Insights with Dr. William Frye

In this episode, Dr. William Frye delves into practical strategies for families and clinicians to help children manage chronic pain. Building on the challenges discussed in part one, he emphasizes the importance of non-pharmacological and multidisciplinary approaches, including sleep, nutrition, and healthy routines, alongside mental health. Dr. Frye highlights the significance of tracking headaches, establishing functional goals, and reducing catastrophizing thoughts through psychoeducation. Additionally, he shares success stories and offers hopeful perspectives for families navigating chronic pain management.

00:00 Introduction and Recap of Part One
00:21 Practical Strategies for Managing Chronic Pain
00:57 Non-Pharmacological Approaches
04:52 Importance of Sleep and Healthy Routines
07:02 Tracking and Understanding Headaches
11:49 Focus on Functionality Over Pain Reduction
17:03 Psychoeducation and Pain Catastrophizing
19:51 Success Stories and Final Thoughts

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