How to Deal with Chronic Pain with Dr. Andrea Furlan
Watch Episode 220 with Dr. Andrea Furlan:
Our guest today is an award-winning pain specialist with decades of experience helping patients with chronic pain achieve a better quality of life. Dr. Andrea Furlan is a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto, and a Staff Physician and Senior Scientist at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute. In her new book, 8 Steps to Conquer Chronic Pain: A Doctor’s Guide to Lifelong Relief, Dr. Furlan shares science-backed solutions to beat pain that she has seen work in her own practice.
So for anyone out there suffering in silence, or for those who have a loved one dealing with chronic pain, this episode is a must-listen!
Listen to Episode 220 with Dr. Andrea Furlan
What we discuss in this episode:
- How Dr. Furlan became interested in pain management
- How opioid addiction starts
- The difference between acute pain and chronic pain, and how acute pain transitions to chronic pain
- How emotions affect pain and regulate what we feel physically
- How you can improve your body’s “inner pharmacy” and become more resistant to pain
- Natural anti-inflammatory recommendations
- Recommendations to cope with different types of headaches
Resources:
- Dr. Furlan’s book: 8 Steps to Conquer Chronic Pain: A Doctor’s Guide to Lifelong Relief
- Dr. Furlan’s YouTube channel: Dr. Andrea Furlan – YouTube
- Dr. Furlan’s Instagram: Dr. Andrea Furlan
- Dr. Furlan’s Facebook: Dr. Andrea
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