95. Pain Care Redefined: Non-Drug Therapies for Pain Relief with Heather Tick, MD

Dr. Heather Tick, a renowned pain expert, discusses non-drug therapies for pain relief; applying the principles of integrative medicine for comprehensive pain care. #ZebraStrong #ChronicPain #ChronicPainWarriors
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Takeaways
Pain care should involve a comprehensive care plan that includes movement, education, nutrition, sleep, psychosocial support, modalities, medications, and supplements.
Understanding pain neuroscience can help patients reframe their perception of pain and explore non-pharmacological strategies for pain relief.
Nutrition plays a crucial role in reducing chronic pain and inflammation, and a whole-food, plant-based diet is recommended.
Modalities such as acupuncture and manual therapies can provide effective pain relief and should be considered as part of a comprehensive pain management plan.
Heat, cold, Epsom salt baths, and movement therapies like yoga and Tai Chi can provide pain relief.
Managing diet and reducing mast cell activation can help alleviate stress response.
Laser therapy, ozone injections, and shockwave therapy may be effective for pain management.
Interventional pain management should be approached with strict criteria and careful consideration.
Regenerative medicine shows promise but requires further research and careful selection of providers.
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Chapters ➡
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Heather Tick
07:41 Redefining Pain Management
10:31 The Importance of Education in Pain Care
12:58 The Role of Nutrition in Pain Relief
21:53 Exploring Different Modalities for Pain Relief
53:56 Impact of Habits on Movement
55:11 Benefits of Tai Chi
56:34 Connective Tissue and Movement
57:37 Role of Mast Cells in Stress Response
58:10 Effectiveness of Laser Therapy
01:00:35 Usefulness of Ozone Injections
01:02:03 Effectiveness of Shockwave Therapy
01:03:13 Overprescribed and Underutilized Medications
01:03:44 Importance of Stopping Medications
01:04:32 Impact of Proton Pump Inhibitors
01:05:37 Role of Gut in Producing Neurotransmitters
01:06:34 Importance of B Vitamins and Coenzyme Q10
01:17:26 Evaluation of Interventional Pain Management
01:19:16 Risks of Steroid Injections
01:21:26 Appropriate Use of Regenerative Medicine
01:25:30 Determining the Expertise of Medical Professionals
01:31:28 Differentiating Flares from New Problems
01:33:48 Challenges of IV Infusions and Regenerative Medicine
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[@sebur44]

I wish you were more specific about Tai Chi. There are lots of different types of tai chi and like yoga, bendy bodies can still get hurt. I practice Qi Gong which is where Tai chi originated from and some of the movements especially the twisting got me into severe pain. It wasn't until I say a movement specialist that I found out what I should and should not do. Most yoga, tai chi and and qi gong teachers don't know how to teach bendies so you need to do the work to figure it out on your own or find a specialist. Please think about having Dr. Mamak Shakib from Irvine Spine & Wellness Center on your podcast.

[@bendybodiespodcast]

Every bendy body is different so I agree that we need to explore these things with caution and consult with our own healthcare team.

[@sebur44]

I disagree with the fish oil. Most know by now it's filled with heavy metals. If you were to do fish oil krill oil is the best option but there are other ways. I like Pureformula.

[@tiffanyspeer4661]

@sebur44 I take Nature’s Bounty Fish oil. How do I know if that is a good brand or heavy in metals?

[@sebur44]

@@tiffanyspeer4661 Get in touch with the company and ask if they are 3rd party tested for heavy metals, what type of fish are they using and where is it coming from.

[@tiffanyspeer4661]

I wish I never got steroid shots into my wrist and thumb. I felt I needed PRP just the start after my wrist tore from one side to the other and developed cmc arthritis/instability, tfcc instability, wrist and thumb never healed and have low function in my dominant hand. Steroids in the last few years stopped working entirely pill or injection after being on 8 rounds of steroids back to back in 2021. Sports med just did steroid injection in my shoulder with impingement and it made it so much worse.

[@sebur44]

@@tiffanyspeer4661 I hear you. I did several things I regret but I can't give my focus on them since they're in the past. I understand that my issues are never going to be solved by conventional medicine so I am my own doctor, I research A LOT! Plus when I can afford it I go to functional and holistic doctors that have treated my issues before. Live and learn baby.

[@bendybodiespodcast]

@@tiffanyspeer4661 unfortunately, many physicians do not appreciate the negative effects steroids have on connective tissue. These procedures are also more lucrative than office visits so we need to consider that too.