How Chronic Pain is Like Falling in Love | Elisha Peterson | TEDxMSJC

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NOTE FROM TED: Do not look to this talk for medical advice and seek professional help if you are struggling. This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of chronic pain treatment, which some viewers may find alienating. We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelin…

Dr. Elisha Peterson uncovers how the principles we use to treat chronic pain can improve the quality of life of anyone. Explore simple practical strategies for cultivating a healthier and balanced life. Dr. Elisha Peterson is a pediatric anesthesiologist and Harvard-trained pain medicine physician who specializes in treating children in chronic pain. She has helped thousands of children, adolescents, and young adults get their lives back from chronic pain. She has written peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on chronic pain. She speaks at national conferences and contributes educationally to the American Board of Anesthesiology. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
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  • @user-ei6ii8hs3p
    Great message. It is very refreshing to hear a doctor speak on other methods for managing chronic pain. Sometimes physicians are known for only prescribing medication for tackling this ailment. Not to say that medication is not necessary, but this just offers something holistic as an additional option to enhance your life if you happen to deal with chronic pain. Good job Dr. Peterson.
  • @user-ue4gs5hr8t
    Thank you for this talk and the discussion of approaching patients using multiple modalities . Great presentation!
  • @vineciasmith7115
    The statistics hummingbird speaks of is minute to the other important information and perspective you’ve given. I have a passion for health and fitness, but don’t always choose the right thing! Aside from motivating me with your words to stay on track, you’ve broken down a better way to manage pain & helped me to understand that pills aren’t the answer for everything. Thank you for this ❤
  • @aaronhenderson1681
    If more doctors took a holistic approach to treating pain like the one described in this talk, that change could probably help put an end to the opioid epidemic.
  • @Hummingbird-ns1fp
    It’s inaccurate to say pain medication makes you more sensitive to pain over time. The research uses the words “may” or “can”. It was a study of rats with neuropathic (nerve) pain and dubbed hyperalgesia. Not really common in people. Fear of pain is understandable. Blanket statements such as, “pain meds make you more sensitive to pain” and “the US uses 80% of the worlds pain medication” are misleading and problematic.