Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein
Health & Fitness:Medicine
Dr. Heather Tick, a renowned pain expert, discusses non-drug therapies for pain relief; applying the principles of integrative medicine for comprehensive pain care. She emphasizes the need for education and understanding of pain neuroscience to empower patients. Dr. Tick also highlights the significance of nutrition in reducing chronic pain and inflammation. Additionally, she explores various modalities, such as acupuncture and manual therapies, as effective strategies for pain relief. Dr. Heather Tick discusses the impact of habits on movement and the importance of developing healthy movement practices. She also explores various modalities for pain relief, including heat, cold, Epsom salt baths, and movement therapies like yoga and Tai Chi. Dr. Tick emphasizes the role of mast cells in the stress response and the importance of managing diet to reduce mast cell activation. She discusses the effectiveness of laser therapy, ozone injections, and shockwave therapy for pain management. Dr. Tick also addresses the overprescription of medications and the potential benefits of supplements. She provides insights into the appropriate use of interventional pain management and the risks associated with steroid injections. Finally, she discusses the challenges of determining the expertise of medical professionals and the need for caution when considering regenerative medicine.
Takeaways
Chapters ➡
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Heather Tick
02:05 Understanding Integrative Medicine
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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Resources:
Learn more about Dr. Tick
https://heathertickmd.com/
https://www.facebook.com/heathertickmd/
Heather Tick - YouTube
Buy Dr. Tick’s book
https://tinyurl.com/3na9zchp
Fibromyalgia and other pain conditions
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3236313/
Evidence-Based Nonpharmacologic Strategies for Comprehensive Pain Care: The Consortium Pain Task Force White Paper (Dr Tick is the first author)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1550830718300223
Medical errors
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28186008/
https://nap.nationalacademies.org/resource/9728/To-Err-is-Human-1999--report-brief.pdf
https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/incidence-adverse-events-and-negligence-hospitalized-patients-results-harvard-medical
Sham acupuncture
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neuroscience/articles/10.3389/fnins.2022.834112/full
Acupuncture in the emergency department
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8896475/
Risk of stroke after chiropractic manipulation
https://www.jmptonline.org/article/S0161-4754(14)00267-X/fulltext
WUSTL program developed by Shirley Sahrmann, PT, PhD
https://pt.wustl.edu/education/movement-system-impairment-syndromes-courses/
Mast cells: Versatile gatekeepers of pain
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0161589014000546
Carla Stecco, MD
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97. Learning to Spot the Signs of Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes with Guest Host, Kate Colbert
96. Coping with Dance Injuries and Career Transitions with Chelsea Pierotti, PhD and Guest Cohost, Jennifer Milner
94. Support and Bracing for Hypermobile Joints with Susan Chalela, MPT, and Guest Cohost, Scott Borjeson
93. Unveiling Taming the Zebra: A Discussion with Physical Therapists Patricia Stott and Heather Purdin
92. Empowering Zebra Warriors: THE Guide to Effective Physical Therapy for EDS and HSD with Lilian Holm, DPT
91. Hand Problems in EDS with Corinne McLees, OT and Hand Coach
90. Decoding Brain Fog: Expert Insights with Ilene Ruhoy, MD, PhD
89. Conquering the Sleep Struggle with Roger Seheult, MD
88. Service Dogs and Disability Rights with Tiffany Lee, JD
87. Disordered Eating in Dance with Josh Spell, LICSW, and Guest Co-Host Jennifer Milner
86. The Unfair EDS Journey with Amanda Cassil, PhD
85. Making a MCAS Documentary with Drs. Weinstock, Dempsey, Bluestein, Afrin, Kinsella & Jill Brook, MA
84. Slipping Rib Surgery in EDS with Adam Hansen, MD
83. Expert Insights: Breath Work in Pain Management with Jill Miller
82. The Impact of Clinician-Associated Trauma on EDS and HSD with Colin Halverson, PhD
81. Foot Pain 101: Everything You Need to Know with EDS and HSD with Lisa Ralston, PT
80. A Multidimensional Approach to EDS and HSD Care with Dacre Knight, MD
79. Gastrointestinal Problems in Hypermobile EDS: Learning to Treat and Spot them with Leonard Weinstock, MD
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