Five Surgeries in Five Years

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It's no secret that chronic pain can be debilitating, disabling, and isolating, and it can feel like a marathon that never ends. So, in our final episode of the season, we discover what continues to drive advancements within pain management and what keeps those with pain moving f ...  Show more

The Future of Chronic Pain

People get older, and aging with pain is a reality, but it doesn't have to be so dismal. In this episode, we confront the realities of aging with chronic pain while discussing some of the emerging therapies, like virtual reality, that can keep us moving forward and hopefully chan ...  Show more

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