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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...