Chronic back pain is debilitating and all consuming. Even if testing shows a physical reason the pain can still remain and disrupt the patient’s life. In this episode, Dr. Risk is discussing back pain with orthopedic surgeon Dr. David Hanscom MD. Dr. Hanscom has discovered that surgery, even when indicated, is not always the answer to pain, and that we have to dig deeper. He has implemented a program with his patients to ensure that they have the proper tools to cope and possibly resolve their pain.
Phoenix, AZ -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/11/2016 -- "Since the medical establishment is not set up to take a comprehensive approach to your care, it's crucial to take your care into your own hands." -Dr. David Hanscom
Anyone who has had chronic pain knows how difficult it is to get out. You can feel helpless, out of control and often shuffled around as doctors aren't sure what to do with you either. Chronic pain is debilitating, causing stress on relationships, jobs and anxiety and depression. Even if tests show the cause of pain, the pain can still persist after proper treatment.
Dr. David Hanscom is an orthopedic surgeon, who has discovered that surgery is not always the cure to pain. After seeing that surgery didn't always answer the pain problem Dr. Hanscom found other ways to work at the root cause. He began to implement a program to help his patients, which he has laid out in his book "Back in Control: A Spine Surgeon's Roadmap out of Chronic Pain." After addressing sleep problems anxiety, anger and depression, he has seen his patients resolve their pain.
"We are very excited to welcome Dr. David Hanscom to Rebecca Risk's show, as many of us would love to get rid of chronic pain without surgery" said Senior Executive Producer Tacy Trump. If you have any questions about the show or wish to advertise please contact Tacy at tacy.trump@voiceamerica.com
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About Dr. Rebecca Risk, TCMD, R.Ac., S.C.
With over 10 years' experience as a Traditional Chinese Medical Doctor (TCMD), Dr. Rebecca Risk operates Ananta Health. The Sanskrit word Ananta means infinite or without limit. Dr. Risk partners with her patients to help them achieve infinite health. Dr. Risk applies TCM principles with a modern view, allowing her to care for her patients in a unique way, helping them overcome health obstacles and getting to the root of their chronic health problems. A graduate of the Alberta College of Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine (ACATCM), Dr. Risk is trained in Chinese Herbology, Dietary Therapy, Acupuncture, BioMeridian Stress Testing and supplementation. Certified from the Academy of Natural Health Sciences in New Jersey as a Supplement Consultant (S.C.), Dr. Risk provides her patients with customized vitamin and herbal therapies that support their nutritional needs for optimal health.
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About Dr. David Hanscom, MD
Dr. David Hanscom is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the surgical correction of complex spine problems in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. He treats spinal infections, tumors, trauma and spinal deformities such as kyphosis and scoliosis. Much of his practice is devoted to addressing problems created by multiple unsuccessful spine surgeries.
Around 2001 he began to share his own stress management tools with his patients that were in pain but had no indications for surgery. He also collaborated with rehabilitation physicians learning non-operative care. By 2006 a structured spine treatment protocol evolved. It was named the DOCC project (Defined Organized Comprehensive Care). He has published a book, Back in Control: A Spine Surgeon's Roadmap Out of Chronic Pain that is the basis of the structured spine care program. He has witnessed many patients become pain free using a largely self-directed structured approach. It enables the patient to take charge of his or her own care with the healthcare provider becoming a partner in the process. He is now seeing patients with structural surgical problems resolve their pain without undergoing an operation.
For more details: www.back-in-control.com.
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