It is estimated that more than 80% of adults in the U.S. will have low back pain at some time in their lives. It is a significant cause of disability, resulting in an immeasurable toll on function, happiness, and quality of life. While patients with this condition can fall through the cracks of the health care system, there have been major advances…

It is estimated that more than 80% of adults in the U.S. will have low back pain at some time in their lives. It is a significant cause of disability, resulting in an immeasurable toll on function, happiness, and quality of life. While patients with this condition can fall through the cracks of the health care system, there have been major advances…

It is estimated that more than 80% of adults in the U.S. will have low back pain at some time in their lives. It is a significant cause of disability, resulting in an immeasurable toll on function, happiness, and quality of life. While patients with this condition can fall through the cracks of the health care system, there have been major advances…

It is estimated that more than 80% of adults in the U.S. will have low back pain at some time in their lives. It is a significant cause of disability, resulting in an immeasurable toll on function, happiness, and quality of life. While patients with this condition can fall through the cracks of the health care system, there have been major advances…

It is estimated that more than 80% of adults in the U.S. will have low back pain at some time in their lives. It is a significant cause of disability, resulting in an immeasurable toll on function, happiness, and quality of life. While patients with this condition can fall through the cracks of the health care system, there have been major advances…

It is estimated that more than 80% of adults in the U.S. will have low back pain at some time in their lives. It is a significant cause of disability, resulting in an immeasurable toll on function, happiness, and quality of life. Dr. Paul Su discusses the basics of lower back pain with a look at anatomy, physiology and evaluation. Series: "Osher WI…

Cancer has a major impact on our society with approximately 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. diagnosed during their lifetimes. This program discusses the benefits of an integrative approach to health where health and quality of life are optimized and individuals are empowered. This includes integrative oncology where cancer care is evidence based and cent…

This program looks at how to treat cancer pain without opioids with Dr. Ann Shah. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37518]Door UCTV: UC San Francisco

Kids are not little adults and their pain should be treated through a pediatric pain management lens. Amber N. Borucki, MD, discusses what pain is, the historical perspective of pediatric pain, how to assess pain in children, treatment options and more. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Sho…

Pain is on the rise in adults. Heidi Reetz, MD, examines recent pain studies and what their impact are on the prevalence and trajectories of pain in the US. She shares how the principles of integrative medicine can be applied to pain management. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37…

Lawrence Poree, MD, MPH, PhD, discusses the intersection of neuromodulation, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the opioid crisis. Hear about techniques such as TMS to help alleviate pain and depressive symptoms. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37515]…

Lower back pain is one of the most commonly reported pain conditions. Paul Su, MD, explains the causes (both mechanical and psychosocial) as well as treatment options and pain management strategies. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 37514]…

Research shows that knowing more about pain and how it works leads to lower pain intensity, moving and exercising more, and improved quality of life. Pain management specialists Valerie Jackson and Iulia Ivan explore pain as a mind-body experience and explain what skills to use to decrease pain intensity and optimize functioning. Series: "Osher WIS…

Hear from physician-scientists on pain management. Learn more about using alternatives to opiates, emerging treatments for chronic pain, integrative medicine options, addiction treatment options, and if psychedelics for treating pain can be a viable option in the future. Series: "UC San Diego Health Talks" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36889]…