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Osteoporosis: Silent, Searing and Bone Breaking
Osteoporosis occurs when the creation of new bone isn’t able to keep up with the removal of old bone. Bones then become weak, brittle, and painful — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses like bending over or coughing can cause what is known as a “fragility...
Pain Coaching
Being in chronic pain is dreadful but being in pain and feeling alone is unbearable. In many cases, pain can take over our lives, and engulf us in a cloud of hopelessness. Is it possible to restore vitality and optimism? Both of our guests believe that there is a...
Vulnerabilities in Racehorses
Today, we step away from human pain and examine animal pain. The similarities may astound you. We’ll get an in-depth look at thoroughbred racehorses. Targeting injury and pain and then treating them quickly and effectively are critical. But, how is this done? Do...
Tracking then Taming Pain
Chronic pain can be hard to predict. Why is it that we feel fine one minute and in agony the next? Most of all, we feel powerless – resigned to “just living with the pain.” Our guest Dr. Deborah Barrett feels just the opposite. In her book, Paintracking: Your...
Pain Pacemakers for the Brain: Deep Brain Stimulation
Electrical stimulation of areas deep inside the brain is used to treat severe tremors and movement disorders caused by conditions like Parkinson’s disease. Our guests Thomas Ashley shares a true story of triumph over “firelike” pain and neurosurgeon Dr. Andre...
JFK’s Pain – Historical Perspective, Part I
Many know that President John F. Kennedy suffered from low back pain. But, Kennedy’s medical history was far more serious and complex. In fact, his health was a closely guarded secret. It wasn’t until the release of his medical records in 2002 that the public...
JFK’s Pain – Historical Perspective, Part II
Many know that President John F. Kennedy suffered from low back pain. But, Kennedy’s medical history was far more serious and complex. In fact, his health was a closely guarded secret. It wasn’t until the release of his medical records in 2002 that the public...
Babies in Pain
It was commonly thought that the nervous system of newborn babies wasn’t developed enough at birth to experience pain. Even though medical thinking has changed, it’s frightening to realize that under treating or simply not treating pain in sick babies may lead to...
Chakra Healing
Many mind-body therapies help us cope with life events and optimize personal health. A specific mind-body therapy called Chakra Balancing is rooted in the tantric and yoga traditions of Hinduism and Buddhism. We will explore this rich and complex system of energy...
Pain Pumps
If all efforts to relieve your pain fail or if the pain of cancer plagues you, an implantable pain pump may be the answer. This device delivers tiny, controlled doses of pain medicine directly to the spinal cord. We are joined by Ami McCarty, who will describe...
Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain is so common that it affects up to 66% of the population at some point in life. Conditions like impingement, tendinitis and rotator cuff tears are the most common. Johns Hopkins orthopedist and shoulder expert Dr. Ed McFarland discusses what we need...
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and its Surprising Solutions, Part II
How often have you said to yourself, “This pain will never go away, or life as I knew it, is over”? These thoughts are common for those living with pain. What you may be surprised to know is that these persistent negative beliefs and images can both maintain and...
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and its Surprising Solutions, Part I
How often have you said to yourself, “This pain will never go away, or life as I knew it, is over”? These thoughts are common for those living with pain. What you may be surprised to know is that these persistent negative beliefs and images can both maintain and...
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Listen Weekly on SiriusXM to the First National Radio Talk Show Dedicated to a Fuller Life for Those Living With Pain.
Aches and Gains® is hosted by leading pain medicine specialist, physician, and researcher Dr. Paul Christo. Aches and Gains® provides hope and treatment options for those suffering from medical illnesses, diseases, and the pain that often results from these conditions. The show features informative interviews from everybody people, physicians, healthcare providers, authors, researchers, and celebrities.
Aches and Gains® offers cutting-edge treatments, integrative practices, and coping strategies for overcoming a variety of health conditions and pain syndromes such as low back pain, osteoarthritis, cancer, addiction, headaches, and neuropathic pain.
Every Saturday, 5-6:00 p.m. EST on Channel 131, Dr. Christo sits down with his guests for 30-minute candid discussions that spotlight numerous medical diseases and syndromes. Media personalities such as Naomi Judd, Joe Montana, Montel Williams, and Jennifer Grey bring their own stories of success and inspiration.
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