This podcast series developed by the Program to Achieve Wellness explores the intricate connections between chronic pain, mental health, and effective pain management strategies.
Podcast Episodes
The series is composed of the following three episodes:
Episode 1: “Connecting Chronic Pain and Mental Health” discusses the connections between chronic pain and behavioral health conditions, focusing on the risks and concerns of using opioids for pain management. Dr. Mel Pohl and Niki Miller introduce alternative pain management methods and address the over-prescription issues leading to increased addiction and overdose fatalities.
Episode 2: “Non-Medication Supports for Chronic Pain” delves into non-medication support options for managing chronic pain in individuals with mental health conditions. Jeanne Supin and Teresa Baltzell highlight alternative therapies such as acupuncture, yoga, aerobic exercise, dietary changes, and massage therapy, providing a comprehensive overview of non-opioid interventions.
Episode 3: “Lived Experiences with Whole Health Approaches to Chronic Pain” features Linda Meyer and Jeanne Supin who share their personal experiences with chronic pain and the effectiveness of whole-health approaches. They discuss how exercise, yoga, and other wellness practices have helped them manage pain and improve their quality of life, offering valuable insights for others experiencing similar challenges.
Fact Sheet
Alternative Approaches to Chronic Pain addresses the clinical state of chronic pain management and provides resources and information for alternative treatment approaches. It also provides strategies to reduce the likelihood of opioid addiction. Recommendations include promoting conversations between healthcare providers and patients about chronic pain and health habits and offering non-medication alternatives such as physical therapy, massage therapy, acupuncture, and chiropractic treatment.
Citation
Program to Achieve Wellness. (2018). Chronic pain management and mental health series [Podcast]. https://www.prainc.com/resource-library/
This resource was first released in 2018.
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