Episode 117: Innovative Insights into Chronic Pain Management | Rick Olderman
Have you ever wondered why chronic pain persists despite various medical interventions? Meet our guest, Rick Olderman, a sports and orthopedic physical therapist with a remarkable 25-year career. He's here to challenge the conventional approach to treating chronic pain and share his revolutionary method, Fixing You. This method abandons reliance on drugs and surgeries, and instead, embraces a holistic approach to healing.
Rick guides us through the surprising relationship between chronic pain and mind-body connection. He sheds light on how the body, a superb problem-solving machine, sometimes stumbles in detecting chronic pain problems. We delve deep into the role of myofibroblasts and transforming growth factor beta, uncovering how they react to stress and emotional trauma. This conversation bridges the gap between the body and mind, offering insights into self-healing naturally.
We also navigate the complex world of unilateral back pain and sciatic pain with Rick's expert analysis. His knowledge provides us with a greater understanding of the body's mechanics and practical tools to manage such pain. We explore patterns causing these common pains and how to treat them effectively. Join us in this enlightening journey as we unravel the mysteries of chronic pain and discover a world where pain relief is not just a distant dream, but within your reach.
Check out this episode’s highlights:
(2:00) - Understanding Chronic Pain
Rick Olderman shares his Fixing New method to solve chronic pain, using a component approach to understand and treat acute cases, with digital home programs for pain-free living.
(5:04) - Chronic Pain and Mind-Body Connection
Rick Olderman discusses underlying causes of chronic muscle and skeletal pain, myofibroblasts, transforming growth factor beta, and self-healing.
(17:04) - Unilateral Back Pain and Sciatic Pain
Rick Olderman explains side bending problem causing sciatic pain, unilateral back pain, and SI joint pain, and provides tests and treatments.
(26:12) - Treating Chronic Pain
Rick Olderman shares how a systemic approach can diagnose and treat chronic pain, and how evidence-based research is not enough.
(33:34) - Stress-Free Solutions and Health Wellness
Rick outlines the importance of considering the whole body when diagnosing and treating chronic pain to ensure effective treatment.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT Rick AND CONNECT WITH HIM HERE:
Website | YouTube| Solving the Pain Puzzle Book
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