Alternative Pain Medicine - Multidimensional Pain Management: Exploring the Mind-Body Connection (Part 1)-Session Presentation

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In the first video, the presentation discusses the multidimensionality of pain and the importance of incorporating mind-body techniques in pain management. The speakers discuss the role of context, culture, mental health, and childhood trauma in shaping a patient's experience of pain and suffering. They highlight the need for a multidimensional, multidisciplinary approach to pain treatment and the use of tools such as the PROMIS-29 questionnaire. The concept of mindfulness meditation is also explored as a way to reduce suffering and enhance pain management, particularly for patients with depression and anxiety. The link between childhood trauma and chronic pain is discussed, suggesting that treating the original trauma with psychological interventions can help alleviate somatic symptoms.<br /><br />In the second video, the power of breath and breathing techniques in managing pain and reducing stress is discussed. Various techniques are mentioned, such as deep slow breathing, the four, seven, eight breath, super ventilation, ujjayi breath, and nasal breathing. These techniques have been shown to have several benefits, including decreasing sympathetic activity, lowering cortisol and stress levels, and helping with anxiety, panic attacks, and pain scores. The speaker also shares personal experiences of how breath work can help control the stress response. The importance of interdisciplinary pain programs and the role of pain psychologists are highlighted, emphasizing the benefits for patients who experience chronic pain that affects their emotional well-being and coping skills. The challenges in finding pain psychologists are mentioned, with suggestions for collaboration with existing programs or utilizing telehealth services.<br /><br />Overall, both videos emphasize the importance of a holistic, multidimensional approach to pain management that incorporates mind-body techniques, including mindfulness meditation and breath work. They encourage healthcare providers to consider the biopsychosocial aspects of pain and to integrate these techniques into their practice. No specific credits were mentioned in the video summaries.

Keywords

multidimensionality of pain

mind-body techniques

pain management

context

culture

mental health

childhood trauma

multidimensional approach

mindfulness meditation

chronic pain

breathing techniques

interdisciplinary pain programs