How To Discuss Fibromyalgia With The Person In Front Of You with Derek Griffin

Fibromyalgia can be a tricky condition to discuss as various opinions on it exist across society and evidence around it is always evolving. Thankfully on this episode Ben is joined by Derek Griffin, Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and International Speaker on persistent pain management, especially Fibromyalgia. On this episode they discuss:(00:00:00) - Introduction(00:01:15) - Awareness Of Fibromyalgia In Society(00:07:07) - How To Help Someone Understand Fibromyalgia(00:25:38) - Should We Explain It The Same If It’s Secondary Fibromyalgia?(00:32:06) - When Discussing “Sensitivity” Can Backfire(00:40:26) - The Importance Of Picking Up On Visible Cues(00:52:58) - What To Say When They Ask: “Will This Get Better?”(00:58:26) - The Importance Of Acknowledging & Discussing Flare Ups You can find Derek:On Instagram - @derek_griffin_phdOn X - @DerekGriffin86And on LinkedIn You can find Ben & Derek’s Therapy Live Pain Masterclass Talks here:https://www.tickettailor.com/events/physiomatters/1314746?  You can find Ben across social media @BWhybrowPhysioSign Up for Pain Practice OS here:https://pages.modernpaincare.com/painprogramWant to discuss teaching or mentoring? Email [email protected] finally do share and subscribe.