Physical Therapy: Pain Neuroscience Education

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Heard On The Larry Meiller Show
Spinal fusion x-ray and model
Dillion K. (CC BY-NC 2.0)

According to a new study, around 20 percent of patients undergoing surgery for pinched nerves in the spine develop chronic pain after surgery. We talk with our physical therapy experts about a shift in treatment that aims to decrease the threat of pain by increasing the patient’s knowledge about the pain and how to cope.

Episode Credits

  • Jill Nadeau Host
  • Jane Rotonda Producer
  • Lori Thein Brody Guest
  • Jill Thein-Nissenbaum Guest