Join Erin and Michelle as they explain how we define health and why it matters. Our current US healthcare system stresses a biomedical model of health, which can miss the boat when it comes to persistent pain and the number of factors outside of our biology that can affect our experience of pain. Alternatively, we have the biopsychosocial model which considers our biology, psychology, and social experiences and how these each can impact our experiences of illnesses and pain. This model is real and evidence aligned.
Today’s episode will validate all the ways our body’s feel discomfort and are influenced by a variety of things: Stress, sleep hygiene, trauma both physically and emotionally, previous injuries not properly rehabbed, social stressors, a pandemic!, etc. The list goes on and on. So be gentle with yourself, and reach out for help when you need it. Oftentimes, our bodies just need a plan and the correct information. This is why we started this podcast.
Don’t forget! You can email us with any questions you may have at bodybrainpain@gmail.com. We would love to hear from you!
References:
- Zelaya, C. E., Ph.D., Dahlhamer, J. M., Ph.D, Lucas, J. W., M.P.H, & Connor, E. M., B.S. (2020, November 04). Chronic Pain and High-impact Chronic Pain Among U.S. Adults, 2019. Retrieved December 13, 2020, from https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db390.htm
- Biology, psychology, social experiences all impact our experiences of illness and disease and injury - https://venngage.net/p/107206/biomedical-model-vs-biopsychosocial-model
Disclaimer: This podcast contains general information for community education purposes only, and does not take into account your specific comorbidities that your current healthcare provider may be managing. Please contact your care provider with questions regarding anything particular to you.