Rethinking Pain: Why Trauma, Trust and Integrative Medicine Matters

In this conversation, Dr Elizabeth Thompson discusses the significance of integrative medicine with Dr Deepak Ravindran, emphasising its role in pain management and the importance of a holistic, patient-centred approach. He highlights the need for diversity in healthcare practices, the shift towards lifestyle medicine, and the impact of adverse childhood experiences on chronic pain.Their conversation includes how:Integrative medicine combines various modalities for whole healthPain management requires a person-centred approachDiversity in healthcare practices is essential for patient connectionTrauma-informed care is crucial for pain managementAdverse childhood experiences significantly impact adult healthNeauroscience advancements are reshaping pain management strategiesHope is a vital component in healing chronic painDr Deepak Ravindran is a boundary spanning ‘upstreamist’ with a trauma informed approach to pain practice. He has over 20 years of experience in Pain Management having set up award winning NHS services for community pain and Longcovid for Berkshire. He is an expert in both pain medicine and lifestyle medicine. He lectures nationally and internationally on issues in Longcovid, Pain Medicine and Trauma informed practice and has regularly spoken to the media and television on these issues.See full show notes hereIf you’re interested in learning more about Integrative Medicine, you can:👉 ⁠Sign up for our free newsletter Integrative Medicine Matters👉 ⁠Sign up for our NCIM Membership, just £4.99 per month👉 ⁠Sign up for our free Introduction to Integrative Medicine course⁠👉 ⁠Explore our 10 CPD Point Discovery Course in Integrative Medicine⁠👉 ⁠Find out more about our master’s Level 7 Diploma⁠, including single modules you can enrol in today!NCIM also offers an Integrative Medicine Clinic, where our expert team of Integrative Medicine Doctors and Integrative Clinical Team work collaboratively to support your health and wellbeing. ⁠Learn more and book an appointment⁠.We would love to get your feedback on the topics and conversations we feature. Follow and connect with us on social media – ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Facebook⁠, and ⁠LinkedIn⁠ – and let us know your thoughts. Don’t forget to subscribe and share if you enjoyed this episode!Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health or treatment plan.