Explain pain without implying its all in your head
with pain specialist Bart van Buchem
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Part 2
Part two of explaining pain science explores brain plasticity, personal experiences, and patient empowerment. Learn how to expand patients' understanding while honouring their pain story.
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3 Key Takeaways:
1. Frame Brain's Role Positively: Present it as adaptive and protective, capable of both pain and recovery
2. Use Personal Examples: Connect pain science to patient's own experiences of pain fluctuation
3. Emphasise Empowerment: Focus on expanding understanding rather than replacing existing beliefs
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Topics
Pain education, explain pain, clinical communication, biopsychosocial, pain neuroscience
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