Exclusive Naomi Judd Video:
Integrative Medicine and Rising to the Challenge of Chronic Pain
Naomi Judd leads an in-depth discussion with Robert Bonakdar, MD, a pain management expert at the Scripps Health Center for Integrative Medicine and a member of the board of directors of the American Academy of Pain Management, and chronic pain patient and advocate Lynne Matallana.
Dr. Bonakdar provides his unique professional perspective on a range of pain management clinical issues. He discusses the importance of developing an individualized treatment plan that may involve multiple modalities to effectively manage chronic pain. Lynne shares her struggle with severe chronic pain, including a long and frustrating search for answers and the eventual discovery of pain management techniques that brought her relief and enabled her return to living an active life.
To view the video, please click on the titles below:
An Introduction from Naomi (Time – 3:50)
Country music legend Naomi Judd is a passionate advocate for those living with chronic conditions, including persistent pain. Listen as Naomi shares her views about why it is so important to effectively manage pain.
Part 1: The Consequences of Chronic Pain (Time – 5:07)
Lynne tells the dramatic and inspirational story of her battle with chronic pain. Dr. Bonakdar discusses the serious, long-term medical consequences of untreated and undertreated pain.
Part 2: Navigating the Barriers to Effective Pain Management (Time – 7:29)
Learn more about how to overcome some of the common ‘road blocks’ that many people in pain may encounter in their pursuit of a proper diagnosis and effective treatment plan. Dr. Bonakdar and Lynne offer tips on how to have productive interactions with healthcare providers by relaying critical details about pain and by asking the right questions.
Part 3: The Role of Integrative Care in Pain Management (Time – 6:58)
Medications are important tools for treating pain, and their benefits can often be enhanced by an integrative approach to treatment.1 Integrative care combines conventional therapies like prescription pain medication with complementary techniques such as acupuncture, massage, meditation and Tai Chi.1 Dr. Bonakdar outlines the components of integrative care and how to incorporate them into a pain treatment plan.
Part 4: Final Thoughts from the Group (Time – 3:11)
Naomi, Dr. Bonakdar and Lynne share some final thoughts on how to rise to the challenge of chronic pain.
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