Pain Is “Pay Attention I Need”: Exploring Trauma, Touch and Transformation with Rodger Duckworth

Send us Fan MailIn this episode , I sit down with good friend and colleague Rodger Duckworth and explore one of the most fascinating frontiers in pain medicine—the intersection of trauma, touch, physiology, psychology and healing.Rodger has spent more than three decades evolving from conventional physiotherapy into a practitioner integrating neuroscience, autonomic regulation, body psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing, EMDR and much more. he is truly one of a kind and his thinking and treatment style reflects that personalised approach. Some of these ideas may challenge your assumptions. Others may resonate deeply with your own experience. Drop a comment and let us know how this conversation felt to you. keywordstrauma, holistic health, somatic experiencing, PNIE, fascia, manual therapy, healing, pain management, integrative medicinekey topicsThe influence of trauma and past experiences on painThe role of fascia and fascial therapy in healingThe connection between mind, body, and spirit in healthThe importance of therapeutic relationship and trustThe concept of PNIE (psycho-neuro-immuno-endocrinology) and its relevanceThe use of touch and neuroaffective touch in therapyThe impact of developmental trauma and early life experiencesThe integration of Zen philosophy and mindfulness in healingThe evolving landscape of holistic and integrative medicinePractical advice for clinicians working with complex trauma and painChapters00:00 The Complexity of Pain02:26 Roger Duckworth's Journey in Physiotherapy06:28 Mind-Body Connection and Personal Healing09:24 The Mind-Body Dualism Debate11:33 Understanding the PNIE System14:30 Somatic Experiencing and Its Relation to PNIE20:01 Neuroaffective Touch and Therapeutic Touch29:28 The Importance of Fascia in Health35:48 Manual Therapy: Benefits and Limitations41:49 Creating Safe Spaces for Survivors50:23 The Influence of Zen Philosophy on Healing55:47 Hope for the Future of Integrative MedicineLinks:The GrangeRD physio website: https://www.rdphysio.com/Disclaimer:This podcast is for education and general information only and does not replace personalised medical advice. If you are experiencing ongoing pain or distress, please consult your healthcare professional. Please provide a feedback and comments on the podcast and any questions that you may have.If you enjoyed it please rate and leave a review on Spotify/Apple podcasts and tell a friend about this show.The Pain Speak podcast is presented by Prof Deepak Ravindran, a NHS Consultant specialising in Pain and Lifestyle Medicine. Dr Ravindran is also the author of the book, 'The Pain Free Mindset' Get in touch:Twitter: @deepakravindra5Instagram: drdeepakravindranWebsite: www.deepakravindran.co.ukLinktree: https://linktr.ee/DrDeepakRavindranYoutube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drdeepakravindran5361For Clinical Queries and consultations, please go to Berkshire Pain ClinicOrder a copy of the Pain Free Mindset hereFor Season 1 and 3: Mixed and edited by Rob Cao at...