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Pain Waves

Pain Waves by Pain BC

The Pain Waves podcast by Pain BC is where you can hear leading chronic pain experts and people living with pain discuss the latest pain management research, tools, stories, and trends.Pain BC is a registered health charity that has been leading efforts to improve the lives of people in pain through empowerment, care, education and innovation. Learn more at painbc.ca.DISCLAIMER: The content provided on the show is for informational purposes only and is not professional medical advice, diagnosis,

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Cannabis for chronic pain: Perspectives on navigating...

Pain Waves ·

2018/10/17

With recreational cannabis now legalized in Canada, it’s likely that more people in pain will consider it for pain relief. In this episode, Clinical Pharmacist Terri Betts and her daughter Nikki, who lives with chronic pain, share their story about navigating the health care system after Nikki decided to pursue medical cannabis to manage her pain. She had previously tried a variety of pharmaceutical medications, including opioids, without much success. Throughout our discussion, the two touch on the

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71:52

Understanding Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: Context and...

Pain Waves ·

2018/07/08

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), is characterized by many debilitating symptoms which include chronic pain. ME affects more than 560,000 Canadians, yet it remains a widely misunderstood and stigmatized illness.In the following episode, we attempt to break down some of these barriers by speaking with 4 people in pain who discuss their varied lived experiences with ME. We are also joined by Elizabeth Sanchez of the ME|FM Society of BC, who provides an

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24:58

Mindfulness and Self-Compassion with Sarah Jarvis

Pain Waves ·

2018/05/31

Harmful self-criticism impacts the lives of many people in pain, which in turn can affect their ability to enjoy life's positive moments and to reach out in times of need.Sarah Jarvis, Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), first began exploring self-compassion as a much needed practice in her personal life. In this episode, she discusses how mindfulness and self-compassion can help people in pain increase their overall wellbeing by decreasing any underlying anxiety, stress, suffering and harmful

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36:18

Occupational Therapy for People in Pain with Katerina...

Pain Waves ·

2018/04/20

Chronic pain can make it more difficult to accomplish daily tasks, ranging anywhere from getting dressed to maintaining a full-time job. As an Occupational Therapist (OT) who personally experiences chronic pain, Katerina Dikeakos understands this firsthand. In this episode, Katerina provides insight on how the field of occupational therapy differs from other common therapies and explains how OTs can help people in pain manage better in their daily lives.To find out more about Katerina's work, visit

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23:25

Gentle Movements for Pain with Naomi Biggin-Pound

Pain Waves ·

2018/03/07

Physiotherapy and acupuncture are commonly recommended for those living with chronic pain, however these therapies can often be costly and are not accessible to all.Naomi Biggin-Pound (physiotherapist, women's health physiotherapist, acupuncturist, and rehabilitation pilates instructor) has helped to bridge this gap through her FREE self-guided exercise programs for people living with chronic back, knee and pelvic pain. These video series are based on a combination of pain science, physiotherapy, as

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28:25

Neuropathic Pain and Spinal Cord Injuries with Kendra...

Pain Waves ·

2018/02/06

Neuropathic pain can be debilitating for many individuals living with a spinal cord injury. In this episode, we talk with two guests about how exercise can temporarily reduce the neuropathic pain associated with such injuries, as well as how it can be used as part of a larger self-management strategy. PhD student Kendra Todd provides insight on her current research on this topic, and her colleague Robert Shaw shares his unique perspective from living with a spinal cord injury as the result of a

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39:47

Insurance Denial and Disability Benefits with Martin...

Pain Waves ·

2018/01/03

Martin Willemse is a lawyer whose practice focuses on denied long-term disability claims and critical illness denials. He often represents clients with chronic pain or other invisible illnesses. In this episode of Pain Waves, he shares his in-depth knowledge of insurance policies and provides important insights into how to improve your chances of making a successful claim.

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38:10

Living with Pain During the Holidays

Pain Waves ·

2017/12/06

The holidays can be an especially difficult time for people living with chronic pain. During this virtual fireside chat, our guests highlight key issues that can come up during the holidays and share their first-hand experiences with navigating the challenges and the joys of this season.

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24:52

Self-Care for Caregivers of People in Pain with Wendy...

Pain Waves ·

2017/10/06

Chronic pain hurts everyone, including the family caregivers who provide support to people in pain. Pain Waves talks to Wendy Johnstone from Family Caregivers of British Columbia about how caregivers can find the support and resources they need to take care of themselves.Find out more at http://www.familycaregiversbc.ca/

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29:10

Complementary Therapies for Chronic Pain with Mihael...

Pain Waves ·

2017/08/11

Mihael Mamychshvili is a Registered Master Shiatsu Therapist and owner of Angel Hands Integrative clinic. He discusses the health benefits of working with various complementary therapies for people living with pain.

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23:20

Self Management for Osteoarthritis with Nurse...

Pain Waves ·

2017/07/14

Living with the pain of osteoarthritis can be overwhelming. Susan Johnston is a Nurse Educator for OASIS (OsteoArthritis Service Integration System) a Vancouver Coastal Health program aimed at helping people with osteoarthritis to self-manage their pain. She has also lived with chronic pain for 20 years. In this episode, she talks to Pain BC about managing pain with conventional and integrative/holistic therapies, including meditation and cannabis.

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57:23

Counselling as a Tool for Living Better with Chronic...

Pain Waves ·

2017/04/28

Chronic pain and illness can be isolating and challenging. We chat to counsellor and coach Kira Lynne about the benefits of counselling to help tackle your emotions, improve your mental health, and live better with chronic pain - putting yourself first. Kira Lynne is a Life Coach, Registered Professional Counsellor, Holistic Nutritionist, Reiki Master, and the author of "Aches, Pains, and Love: A Guide to Dating and Relationships for Those with Chronic Pain & Illness." In this episode, Kira shares

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47:54

The Benefits of Flotation Therapy/REST for Chronic...

Pain Waves ·

2017/02/28

Curious about Flotation Therapy and how it can help with chronic pain? We chat to Float House (floathouse.ca) co-founder Mike Zaremba about how Flotation Therapy/Restricted Environmental Stimulation Therapy (REST) works, the research around benefits for chronic pain management, common misconceptions around flotation, meditation, and more! Links to further research articles:

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28:47

Be a Part of the Provincial Pain Summit 17-19...

Pain Waves ·

2017/01/25

Learn more about the upcoming Provincial Pain Summit as we chat to Pain BC's Executive Director, Maria Hudspith. Find out about the Summit goals, structure, and focus - as well as how you can be a part of the discussion and action planning to change how pain is understood and treated in BC. Go to painbc.ca/summit for more information.

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Join the #livingwithpain experiment November 6-12!

Pain Waves ·

2016/10/27

Join Pain BC's 2nd annual #livingwithpain experiment to raise awareness about chronic pain during National Pain Awareness Week. Learn more about the experiment and how to participate in this episode of Pain Waves and go to painbc.ca/livingwithpain for more information.

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Pain, Resilience & Inspiration: Paul Henczel, Author...

Pain Waves ·

2016/09/28

In this inspiring episode of Pain Waves, we chat to Paul Henczel, BBA, author of Miracle in a Mill: Crushed Alive about how a horrific workplace injury changed his life and how he has learned to cope despite living with chronic pain. We also discuss four key strategies Paul has used to overcome challenges and live better. Paul is the author of Miracle in a Mill, the Co-Creator of Story Academy (www.storyacademy.ca), and a motivational speaker from near Vancouver, BC. Paul miraculously survived

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40:42

Pain BC's Connect for Health - Support Beyond the...

Pain Waves ·

2016/07/19

Pain BC’s free Connect for Health program advocates for people in pain and their families, connecting you with services and support that go beyond your doctor’s office. In this episode of Pain Waves Radio, we chat to Sarah Dobson, operational lead of Connect for Health, and Julianne Brown, a Connect for Health volunteer. Learn about the different services offered (e.g. help with income security, housing, and child care), hear some of our success stories, and find out how you can make use of the

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49:41

Managing Pain Your Way with Live Plan Be...

Pain Waves ·

2016/06/29

Have you been looking for a way to better manage your pain? Pain BC's free online self-management tool, Live Plan Be, offers you a concrete way to track and assess your pain and its impacts, set goals, learn more about pain science, and connect with others in a secure forum. Learn more about how it works in this episode of Pain Waves Radio, where we chat to our Director of Education and Engagement, Jen Hanson. Find out how Live Plan Be came about, more about its different features, and how you can

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43:18

Dr. Leslie Wicholas is a Psychiatrist Who Was...

Pain Waves ·

2016/05/25

Dr. Leslie Wicholas is a psychiatrist who developed complex regional pain syndrome following a sports-related injury in 2014. She underwent several conventional treatments with little improvement before embarking on her own research into the underlying pathophysiology of her pain disorder and novel treatment approaches. By implementing what she learned, she is now in full remission. Leslie is an advocate for early multidisciplinary treatment of pain disorders to achieve remission. Her approach

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Chronic Pain and PTSD Frequently Co-occur. What You...

Pain Waves ·

2016/04/22

Chronic pain and PTSD frequently co-occur and they can interact in such a way that negatively impacts the course of treatment for either condition. However, integrated treatment programs are available that effectively address both conditions.What is PTSD? PTSD is a mental health conditions that can develop in response to a traumatic event. Traumatic events are defined as experiences which involve death or the threat of death, serious injury, or sexual violence. Even witnessing a traumatic event

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