Episode 99: Why Treating Pain Isn't Enough: The Future of Persistent Pain Care with Benjamin Stevens

Send us Fan MailDM Us! We love chatting with our audience, please feel free to do so on Instagram and say what's up!Joe GambinoJoe LaVaccaWant to work with us? Apply here!Watch on YouTube here.SummaryIn this episode of the Beyond Pain Podcast, hosts Joe Gambino and Joe LaVacca welcome Dr. Ben Stevens, a chiropractor and educator from Canada. Dr. Stevens shares his journey into chiropractic education, emphasizing the importance of communication skills developed through teaching. He discusses the mindset of evidence-based practice, highlighting the need for clinicians to adapt and evolve based on new research. The conversation also explores the significance of empowering patients to make lifestyle changes for better health outcomes, and the future of chiropractic care as it shifts towards behavior change and patient self-management. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the evolving role of therapists as case managers, emphasizing the importance of understanding patient expectations and the need for accountability without shame. They discuss the significance of social support in healing and the value of building long-term relationships with patients. The conversation also touches on redefining success in therapy, moving away from a transactional mindset to one that fosters community and connection.TakeawaysDr. Ben Stevens shares his journey into chiropractic education.Teaching enhances communication skills crucial for patient treatment.Evidence-based practice is more about mindset than strict adherence to research.Empowering patients is key to effective pain management.Lifestyle changes can significantly impact patient outcomes.Chiropractors often rely on manual techniques, but there's a shift towards education.The importance of establishing authority in teaching and treatment.Patients need to feel empowered to make lifestyle changes.Communication is vital in both teaching clinicians and treating patients.The future of chiropractic may focus on behavior change and patient self-management. Exploring social work can be beneficial for therapists.Therapists often struggle with their own egos in patient care.Case management is a vital skill for therapists.Patients often need guidance beyond just physical treatment.Social support plays a crucial role in patient recovery.Long-term relationships with patients can enhance healing.Therapists should not rush to discharge patients.Many patients seek a guide rather than a quick fix.Understanding the whole person is essential in therapy.Therapists can create a community for ongoing support.