Rethinking Pain: Why Trauma, Trust and Integrative Medicine Matters

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Integrative Medicine Matters is a show that explores the science & practice of whole-person health. Join Dr Elizabeth Thompson, founder of the National Centre for Integrative Medicine (NCIM), as she interviews leading experts in lifestyle, functional & integrative medicine. She will discuss topics like nutrition, herbal medicine, fasting, movement, mindfulness & much more. NCIM is transforming healthcare through Integrative Medicine education for healthcare providers, clinical appointments for patients & a membership to learn & connect with like-minded professionals. Visit www.ncim.org.uk

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Rethinking Pain: Why Trauma, Trust and Integrative Medicine Matters

Integrative Medicine Matters

48 minutes 36 seconds

4 months ago

Rethinking Pain: Why Trauma, Trust and Integrative Medicine Matters

In this conversation, Dr Elizabeth Thompson discusses the significance of integrative medicine with Dr Deepak Ravindran, emphasising its role in pain management and the importance of a holistic, patient-centred approach. He highlights the need for diversity in healthcare practices, the shift towards lifestyle medicine, and the impact of adverse childhood experiences on chronic pain.

Their conversation includes how:

Integrative medicine combines various modalities for whole health
Pain management requires a person-centred approach
Diversity in healthcare practices is essential for patient connection
Trauma-informed care is crucial for pain management
Adverse childhood experiences significantly impact adult health
Neauroscience advancements are reshaping pain management strategies
Hope is a vital component in healing chronic pain

Dr Deepak Ravindran is a boundary spanning ‘upstreamist’ with a trauma informed approach to pain practice. He has over 20 years of experience in Pain Management having set up award winning NHS services for community pain and Longcovid for Berkshire. He is an expert in both pain medicine and lifestyle medicine. He lectures nationally and internationally on issues in Longcovid, Pain Medicine and Trauma informed practice and has regularly spoken to the media and television on these issues.

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