Pain Speak
18 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -The Pain Speak podcast is presented by Dr Deepak Ravindran, a full time NHS Consultant specialising in Pain, Anaesthesia, MSK and Lifestyle Medicine. Dr Ravindran is also the author of the book, 'The Pain Free Mindset'. In this podcast Dr Ravindran explores all things related to pain including physical, emotional and social issues. He also looks at the neuroscience of pain and the fantastic advances which have been made in this area of medicine. He also discusses the business of healthcare and pain management. This podcast is all about open and honest discussion and helping find solutions to complex pain problems. For plain speak on pain - this is Pain Speak.
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Episodes
Longcovid - How to beat Brain Fog Part 2 with Dr Sabina Brennan
July 29, 2021 18:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBWelcome to the second part of this 2 part episode where I speak to Dr Sabina Brennan. a clinical psychologist, neuroscientist, fellow podcaster and best selling author of the book on how to beat Brain Fog. As we know, Brain fog and congitive dysfunction is one of the most common sysmptoms noted in Longcovid. Treatments are still emerging and I thought it would be a fascinating and hugely useful to hear from a researcher and scientist and someone with lived exeperience herself on how to ov...
Longcovid - How to beat Brain Fog Part 1 with Dr Sabina Brennan
July 27, 2021 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBIt has been a hugely gratifying and humbling experience to get the chance to set up the Longcovid Service for Berkshire and work with a great team from primary and community care. It has been 7 months now and we are still learning everyday about the condition of Longcovid and how it seems to affeect multiple systems. Right now we continue to offer them support, a listening ear, appropriate testing and treatments where available in a trauma informed manner. In this episode, I speak to Dr ...
Pain Speak Special - The Painful Truth with Dr Monty Lyman
July 18, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBWelcome to a Pain Speak Special focussing on a new book on pain "The Painful Truth" by Oxford based junior doctor and academic scholar Dr Monty Lyman released on 15th July. This becomes the 7th book on pain released in the UK in just the 6 months of this year! We're currently experiencing a Renaissance in pain science and it is great to add Monty's book to this fantastic list of resources for our patients and general public and for anyone interested in knowing more about pain science. Orde...
Longcovid - Chat with Darren Brown Co-Founder of LongCovid Physio
May 17, 2021 12:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBIt has been a hugely gratifying and humbling experience to get the chance to set up the Longcovid Service for Berkshire and work with a great team from primary and community care. We have learnt a lot and are continuing to learn as we help our patients suffering from Longcovid and offer them support, a listening ear, appropriate testing and treatments where available in a trauma informed manner. In this episode, I speak to Co-Founder of Longcovid.Physio . - a global peer support and advoc...
Longcovid - What can be done about loss of taste and smell?
May 12, 2021 16:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBIt has been a hugely gratifying and humbling experience to get the chance to set up the Longcovid Service for Berkshire and work with a great team from primary and community care. We have learnt a lot and are continuing to learn as we help our patients suffering from Longcovid and offer them support, a listening ear, appropriate testing and treatments where available in a trauma informed manner. In this episode, I speak to associate Professor Jane Parker based at the University of Reading...
Longcovid - Viewpoints from occupational health services
May 11, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBIt has been a hugely gratifying and humbling experience to get the chance to set up the Longcovid Service for Berkshire and work with a great team from primary and community care. We have learnt a lot and are continuing to learn as we help our patients suffering from Longcovid and offer them support, a listening ear, appropriate testing and treatments where available in a trauma informed manner. In this episode, I speak to my consultant colleague Dr Blandina Blackburn, Occupational Health...
Longcovid - What are the effects on the brain?
May 10, 2021 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBIt has been a hugely gratifying and humbling experience to get the chance to set up the Longcovid Service for Berkshire and work with a great team from primary and community care. We have learnt a lot and are continuing to learn as we help our patients suffering from Longcovid and offer them support, a listening ear, appropriate testing and treatments where available in a trauma informed manner. In this episode, I speak to my consultant colleague Dr Abrar Hussain, Consultant Psychiatrist ...
Longcovid - What is the role of the occupational therapist?
May 09, 2021 22:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBIt has been a hugely gratifying and humbling experience to get the chance to set up the Longcovid Service for Berkshire and work with a great team from primary and community care. We have learnt a lot and are continuing to learn as we help our patients suffering from Longcovid and offer them support, a listening ear, appropriate testing and treatments where available in a trauma informed manner. In this episode, I speak to my fellow colleague Tarryn Ashworth, a specialist occupational phy...
Longcovid - How can the respiratory therapist help you?
April 23, 2021 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBIt has been a hugely gratifying and humbling experience to get the chance to set up the Longcovid Service for Berkshire and work with a great team from primary and community care. We have learnt a lot and are continuing to learn as we help our patients suffering from Longcovid and offer them support, a listening ear, appropriate testing and treatments where available in a trauma informed manner. In this episode, I speak to my fellow colleague Frankie Knight, a specialist respiratory physi...
Longcovid - What is the role of the fatigue and pain physiotherapist?
April 22, 2021 14:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBIt has been a hugely gratifying and humbling experience to get the chance to set up the Longcovid Service for Berkshire and work with a great team from primary and community care. We have learnt a lot and are continuing to learn as we help our patients suffering from Longcovid and offer them support, a listening ear, appropriate testing and treatments where available in a trauma informed manner. In this episode, I speak to my fellow colleague Harriet Wilkinson, A specialist pain physiothe...
Longcovid - Discussion with GP Anthony Collins BLIS
April 21, 2021 22:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBIt has been a hugely gratifying and humbling experience to get the chance to set up the Longcovid Service for Berkshire and work with a great team from primary and community care. We have learnt a lot and are continuing to learn as we help our patients suffering from Longcovid and offer them support, a listening ear, appropriate testing and treatments where available in a trauma informed manner. In this episode, I speak to my fellow colleague Dr Anthony Collins, a GP by background. howeve...
Longcovid - What do patients feel and want from a service?
April 20, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 52.4 MBIt has been a hugely gratifying and humbling experience to get the chance to set up the Longcovid Service for Berkshire and work with a great team from primary and community care. We have learnt a lot and are continuing to learn as we help our patients suffering from Longcovid and offer them support, a listening ear, appropriate testing and treatments where available in a trauma informed manner. In the first episode of this series, I speak to 2 patients who are part of the Longcovid SOS g...
Q&A: Do We Still Need Injections And Surgeries?
March 19, 2021 16:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBI'm here to answer more questions that have come to light since the release of my book, 'The Pain Free Mindset'. In this episode I discuss the role of drugs, injections and surgery in dealing with pain. While there is an important role to play, I believe it can't possibly be the complete solution. (1:20) One of the final questions I've been asked is about the future and what it will look like in regards to pain. I tackle this question at 9:31 and discuss our bodies natural ability to for...
Q&A: Is Pain All In The Mind?
March 19, 2021 16:00 - 11 minutes - 7.82 MBSince the launch of my book, 'The Pain Free Mindset' and the 'Pain Speak' podcast I've received a lot of questions which I'm going to answer over the next few episodes. In this episode I discuss the title of the book and answer the question; is the pain free mindset an indication of the belief that pain is all in the mind? (2:20) The second question I tackle at 6:36 in this podcast is; is it fair to compare the physical pain experienced between one person and another? At 8:12 I answer a ...
Q&A: What Are The Biggest Causes Of Pain?
March 19, 2021 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.16 MBIn this episode I continue to answer questions have arisen since the launch of my book, 'The Pain Free Mindset'. The first question I tackle at 1:10 is "What does 'trauma informed practice' actually mean?" The next question I try and answer is a tough one, I have to admit. At 9:05 - "What are the biggest causes of pain in millenials?" 10:45 - Who are the target readers of my book, 'The Pain Free Mindset'? Do keep your questions coming on social media, there are lots of ways to get in tou...
New And Different Ways to Manage Pain
February 28, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBIn this episode we discuss various treatments and newer strategies that have been introduced for pain management and the principle behind pain management programs. Adopting these techniques will harness the power of neuroplasticity and using the latest scientific understanding behind habit formation can make a huge difference in adopting a pain free mindset. Joining Deepak on this episode are various patients who have made that change and are living a hugely improved quality of life. Hope ...
Mainstream Pain Relief And Why They Don't Always Work
February 28, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBIn this episode I discuss the mainstream treatments for pain, their benefits and the risks especially when it comes to medications and opioids. Joining me are a number of patients and other colleagues to discuss the issues around medication use and misuse. The Pain Speak podcast is presented by Dr Deepak Ravindran, a full time NHS Consultant specialising in Pain, Anaesthesia, MSK and Lifestyle Medicine. Dr Ravindran is also the author of the book, 'The Pain Free Mindset'. Get in touch: ...
The New Science of Pain
February 27, 2021 17:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBWelcome to the Pain Speak podcast. Your host, Dr Deepak Ravindran is a full time NHS Consultant specialising in Pain, Anaesthesia, MSK and Lifestyle Medicine. He is also the author of the new book, 'The Pain Free Mindset'. In this episode we discuss the latest advances in Pain Neuroscience and how managing and overcoming your pain does not need to be restricted only to medications, injections or surgery. We'll hear from pain researcher Richard Harrison, physio and health coach Betsan Corkhi...