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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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45:40

Making Life Less About Pain and More About Living

Pain Waves ·

2016/04/11

Becky Curtis founded Take Courage Coaching with a vision to share what she was learning - how to manage her pain so it wasn't the centre of her universe. In time, she gathered a group of professionals in counselling, coaching, and communications who are equally passionate about making life less about pain and more about living. Through the courage of those who know how to enjoy life in spite of their pain, others are finding their way back from the brink of despair. Her dream is to make pain

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59:16

Using Medical Cannabis to Treat Chronic Pain: Get the...

Pain Waves ·

2015/12/10

In this episode of Pain Waves Radio, co-hosted with Dr. Michael Negraeff, we talk to Phillipe Lucas about medical cannabis in Canada and how it can be used to treat chronic pain. We discuss the research that shows how cannabis can work as a safer adjunct to or substitute for pharmaceutical opiates and cover some of the common myths and misconceptions around medical cannabis. We also discuss the societal benefits, possible risks, and specific strains being used to treat chronic pain. About Our Guest:

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52:22

Addressing Chronic Pain in Adults & Kids with...

Pain Waves ·

2015/11/13

Children and adults with intellectual or developmental disability may not be able to always tell you that they are experiencing pain, but it’s our responsibility to understand there are many reasons that people with ID/DD are experiencing pain. In this episode of Pain Waves Radio by Pain BC, Dr. Beverley Temple discusses how we can improve the quality of life of those with ID/DD by addressing the issue of chronic pain.Dr. Temple is an Associate Professor with the University of Manitoba, Faculty of

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59:17

The Impact of Work-Related Injuries & Chronic Pain...

Pain Waves ·

2015/10/16

Severe chronic pain, financial hardships, and intense emotional suffering are just some of the consequences of workplace injuries. In this month's episode, co-hosted by Pain BC founding member Dr.Michael Negraeff, we discuss the serious impact of workplace injuries and the challenges faced by those trying to return to work while experiencing persistent pain and dealing with the Worksafe BC claims process. Our guest, Dr. Cecil Hershler, has been practicing medicine since 1985 and has a special focus

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53:33

#ItDoesntHavetoHurt: Can Social Media Help Parents...

Pain Waves ·

2015/09/22

Parents are key knowledge users of evidence about children’s pain, and more and more are turning to social media for information about child health. Join us as we chat to Dr. Christine Chambers about pediatric pain, the impact of social media on parents with children in pain, and the “It Doesn’t Have to Hurt” social media initiative. It Doesn't Have to Hurt is a unique science-media partnership between health researchers (lead by Dr. Chambers) and an award-winning online publisher targeted primarily

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53:03

Over the Counter (OTC) Painkillers & Nutraceuticals -...

Pain Waves ·

2015/07/03

We'll discuss over the counter painkillers such as Tylenol (the generic name being Acetaminophen) and Non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (or NSAIDs) like Ibuprofen (the brand name being Advil), as well as various nutraceuticals (foods containing health-giving additives and medicinal benefits) with our guest Shabita Teja. We'll also look at the role your pharmacist can take in helping you manage chronic pain. As there can be a combination of underlying issues that trigger chronic pain and

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59:53

How to Make Peace with Sleep – Even If You're Dealing...

Pain Waves ·

2015/06/03

Dr. May Caprio and Linda Cundiff unlock some of the mysteries and myths around sleep. How can we get better sleep, even if we're living with chronic pain? True or False?1. The more sleep I get, the healthier I'll be.2. Waking up at night means that I'll be tired the next day.3. Snoring is common and totally harmless. 4. It's important to always keep track of how much I sleep.5. Pain increases the amount of time in Stage 1 light sleep.Dr. May Caprio is a registrant of the College of

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32:53

Why Does Mommy Hurt? An Interview with Author...

Pain Waves ·

2015/05/07

Elizabeth M. Christy lives in Northern Virginia with her husband James, son Jimmy (5), and daughter Lucy (newborn). She is the best-selling author of the children’s book "Why Does Mommy Hurt? Helping Children Cope with having a Caregiver with Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, or Autoimmune Disease," and blogs on parentswithpain.com and potomacfallsmama.blogspot.ca. Additionally, she works as a Systems Integrator for TASC. In addition to basic survival, Elizabeth enjoys writing, sewing (especially in

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51:58

The Connection Between Nutrition and Pain with Dr....

Pain Waves ·

2015/01/30

Is there a link between nutrition and pain?Dr. Caroline Coombs, ND is a licenced naturopathic physician and health educator. She currently teaches weekly sessions on Nutrition for pain management at the ChangePain clinic in Vancouver. She also runs private practices in Vancouver and Port Moody and is the resident Naturopathic physician for the LULORA collective, an online health and wellness company.Caroline’s interest in pain and nutrition began as a child when she saw her father recover from

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45:18

Can Music Therapy Help People in Pain?

Pain Waves ·

2014/12/16

In this episode, we chat to Gemma Isaac, an accredited (MTA) music therapist and certified in Neurologic Music Therapy. As the music therapist at the Burns, Plastic and Trauma Unit (BPTU) at VGH, Gemma facilitates music therapy programs for patients, their families, and healthcare staff alike. http://gemmamusictherapy.com/ How does music therapy work?Music therapy is facilitated through a variety of interventions including patient song choices, music making, song writing, improvisation, and guided

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44:01

Chronic Foot Pain with Dr. Roy Mathews DPM

Pain Waves ·

2014/07/14

Chronic foot pain can impair your mobility, affect your ability to exercise, and may indicate other medical issues. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Roy Mathews, a podiatrist practicing in Vancouver and New Westminster. With his extensive background in Kinesiology, as well as in amateur and professional sports, Dr. Mathews focuses a large portion of his Podiatric practice on relieving the persistent foot pain of his patients. Dr. Mathews shares his wealth of experience and expertise widely, lecturing

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55:30

Can the Arts Ease Your Chronic Pain? With Nicki...

Pain Waves ·

2014/06/05

Do you paint, dance, sing, sculpt, do pottery, etc to help manage your pain? Join us as we explore the pain management benefits of the Arts for easing chronic pain. Our guest is Nicki Kahnamoui, Executive Director of Arts Health Network. Nicki is a certified project manager, with over 15 years of experience managing health care and health research projects, ranging from new program and system implementations in hospitals to most recently, curating and organizing an arts and science exhibit in a

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47:55

Pain Priorities in BC - Seeking Input from British...

Pain Waves ·

2014/05/21

Pain BC recently received a $1 million grant from the Ministry of Health to continue our work in reducing the burden of pain in BC. We are embarking on the next phase of our Strategic Plan and need your input and ideas:What are the gaps in the BC Health Care system as they relate to chronic pain?Where are the areas of greatest need?How can you get involved in changing pain in BC?Our guest is Maria Hudspith, Executive Director of Pain BC, who will explain the background to Pain BC's work, what we've

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60:02

Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)...

Pain Waves ·

2014/04/10

Dr. Alison Bested is a Haematological Pathologist. Her training covered a wide variety of areas including Immunology, Immunohaematology, Genetics, Anatomic Pathology, Internal Medicine, Clinical and Laboratory Haematology. Dr. Bested has been privileged to treat patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and Multiple Chemical Sensitivities for the past 20 years. An internationally acclaimed expert on complex chronic diseases, she joined BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre as the inaugural

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57:25

Yoga For Chronic Pain - Latest Research and...

Pain Waves ·

2014/03/14

Neil Pearson PT, physiotherapist, yoga teacher, and internationally renowned pain expert joins us to discuss the latest developments and research into yoga as a tool to better manage chronic pain. We discuss how pain changes the body, mind and spirit, and how a yoga practice can address each of these areas. This episode of Pain Waves Radio is generously sponsored by the personal injury lawyers at the law firm of Watson Goepel.

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44:28

Massage Therapy for Chronic Pain with Michael Reoch, RMT

Pain Waves ·

2014/02/06

A growing body of research suggests that massage or manual therapy can be an important part of effective pain management. This research data, and the experience of physicians, massage therapists and patients, is encouraging people in pain to consider incorporating massage therapy into their pain management programs. To help us better understand this research and the growing role of manual therapy in in the management of pain, we chat to registered massage therapist, Michael Reoch. Michael Reoch is

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52:25

Arthritis and Chronic Pain with Dr. Rhonda Shuckett

Pain Waves ·

2014/01/09

In this episode of Pain Waves, we discuss the latest research, as well as pain management tools and techniques in the treatment of Arthritis (including Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis). Dr. Shuckett is a Rheumatologist and a Clinical Associate Professor of UBC Department of Medicine. She has practiced in Vancouver for the past nearly 25 years. She sees an array of Rheumatologic conditions including rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. She has lectured to other physicians on the topic of

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55:46

Holiday Survival Guide for Chronic Pain

Pain Waves ·

2013/12/16

In this episode we speak to three experienced and seasoned people living with various types of ongoing pain. We discuss how to best handle the variety of stresses of the holidays as a person living with pain.

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59:24

Medicinal Marijuana - Regulatory, Policy, and Legal...

Pain Waves ·

2013/11/08

Medical cannabis is a topic often accompanied by a great deal of controversy, misinformation and misconceptions. To help us better understand the regulatory, policy and legal landscape, we chat to Philippe Lucas. Phillipe has a Masters degree in Studies in Policy and Practice from the University of Victoria and is a PhD student in the University of Victoria’s Social Dimensions of Health program. He is also a Research Affiliate with the Center for Addictions Research of British Columbia and a

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54:56

Migraines and Headaches with Dr. Gordon Robinson

Pain Waves ·

2013/09/26

Migraines are a complex chronic neurological condition affecting approximately 15% of the global population at some point in life. To help us better understand this serious health concern and take a look at the latest research and treatment options, we speak to Dr. Gordon Robinson. Dr Robinson is a clinical professor in the Division of Neurology at UBC, and won the Clinical Skills Award in 2007. Dr Robinson is also the Director of Undergraduate Education, Division of Neurology, as well as the

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