Paul Ingraham

Former massage therapist turned scientific writer, Paul discusses his journey to pain science writing, challenges faced, and misconceptions in the field. He explores skepticism in pain science, the evolution of pain treatment concepts, and the importance of understanding physiology in managing pain. Listeners gain insights into maintaining integrity in scientific writing and the need for deeper understanding in pain management.

Paul Ingraham, Vancouver science writer and former Registered Massage Therapist, discusses the overemphasis of the psychosocial aspect of the BPS model, achilles tendinopathy versus tendinitis, chronic pain, and advice on interpreting research. They explore the evolution of the bio psycho social model of pain, the balance between biological and psychosocial factors in chronic pain diagnoses, and challenges in establishing efficacy in the field.

Paul Ingraham shares his journey from woo believer to skeptic in massage therapy. Topics include tone policing, evidence-based vs science-based medicine, and navigating snark in healthcare. The discussion delves into Bayesian statistics, professionalism in healthcare, and the challenges of evidence-based medicine. A fascinating look at the evolution of skepticism and the importance of critical thinking in healthcare.