Episode 1: What is Pain?

The Beyond Pain Podcast

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• Joe Gambino
• Joe LaVacca

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Summary
In this conversation, Joe Gambino and Joe LaVacca discuss various aspects of pain. They start by talking about their weekend plans and Korean barbecue. Then, they delve into the definition of pain, comparing the Google definition from 1979 to the updated definition from 2018. They discuss the importance of respecting the report of pain and the personal nature of pain experiences. They also touch on the zero to ten pain scale and the need to listen and validate patients' pain experiences. Overall, they emphasize the complexity of pain and the need for a comprehensive understanding. In this conversation, Joe LaVacca and Joe Gambino discuss the definition of pain and the importance of understanding pain as a conscious and learned experience. They emphasize the need for healthcare professionals to listen, validate, and respect patients' experiences of pain. They also highlight the role of clinicians as guides rather than fixers, helping patients navigate their pain journey and set realistic expectations. The conversation touches on the challenges of different perspectives on pain and the importance of collaboration and communication among healthcare professionals. They conclude by inviting listeners to share their own definitions of pain.

Keywords
pain, definition, report of pain, personal experience, zero to ten scale, complexity, pain, definition, conscious experience, learned experience, listening, validation, respect, guide, expectations, collaboration, communication

Takeaways

• The report of pain should always be respected, regardless of the perceived severity.
• Pain is a personal experience and can vary greatly between individuals.
• The zero to ten pain scale is a useful tool, but it should be interpreted in the context of the individual's experience.
• Pain is a complex phenomenon that goes beyond physical sensations and can have emotional and psychological components. Pain is a conscious and learned experience that creates awareness to a body or mindful state.
• Healthcare professionals should listen, validate, and respect patients' experiences of pain.
• Clinicians should view themselves as guides rather than fixers, helping patients navigate their pain journey and set realistic expectations.
• Collaboration and communication among healthcare professionals are essential for a comprehensive understanding of pain.
• Listeners are invited to share their own definitions of pain.

Sound Bites

• "The report of pain should be respected."
• "Pain is a personal experience."
• "When people are describing a nine or ten, they're just telling you, can you listen to me? I am suffering."
• "Let me take a moment to really sit here and listen to your story and see where we can go from here."
• "Give people what they need in the context of what they want."
• "Fitness and movement should be inclusive."

Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Comparing Definitions of Pain (00:07:34)

3. Respecting the Reporting of Pain (00:12:23)

4. Nature of Pain (00:14:16)

5. Complexity of Pain (00:19:04)

6. Understanding Pain as a Conscious and Learned Experience (00:20:02)

7. Shifting the Roles of Clinicians (00:23:02)

8. Collaboration and Communication in Pain Management (00:24:25)

9. Defining Pain (00:27:39)