MAKING SENSE OF PAIN
Professor Lorimer Moseley -Why Things hurt
Why do we hurt? Lorimer Moseley humorously explores the fascinating nature of pain.
Dr. Howard Schubiner - The role of stress in persisting pain
Back pain -Separating fact from fiction
Prof Peter O'Sullivan discusses some of the myths about back pain which are widely held and negatively impact on the perception and treatment of back pain.
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Podcasts with leading scientists and clinicians discussing real pain recovery stories:
5-minute’s exploring the mystery of pain
In 5 minutes, explore the biological and psychological factors that influence how we experience pain.
The role of Central sensitisation and pain
Also called “nociplastic pain” or “Tension Myositis Syndrome”, learn how the driver of persisting pain shifts away from the ‘hardware’ (body) and into the ‘software’ (nervous, endocrine, immune system).
Are your X-Ray and MRI results helpful, or harmful?
Concerned about your medical imaging findings? Studies show that abnormal findings, such as on X-rays, MRIs, and ultrasound scans may actually be normal in the majority of people.
10 facts every person should know about back paiN
This video is based on a 2020 peer reviewed journal article by leaders in the field.
perfect posture doesn’t exist
Dr. Greg Lehman explores when biomechanics and posture are important and when they're not. Greg also shares current research on the relationship between biomechanical factors and pain, challenging common beliefs of both patients and clinicians.
Nerva phone app for IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) phone app
This evidence-based app designed at our very own Monash University has been proven to work just as well as the Low FODMAP diet in helping you live well with IBS.
SLeep: it’s important role in health and vital first step of pain care, if problematic
Professor Matthew Walke’s research examines the impact of sleep on human health and disease. Watch this engaging talk where he explains why improving your sleep might be a great first step in your pain recovery journey.
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Your drug cabinet in your brain
David Butler from the Neuro Orthopaedic Institute talking about the wonders of exogenous vs. endogenously produced pain relieving chemicals.