Episode 18: Chronic Pain Management and Opioid Use - Dr. Gregory Rudolf, Swedish Health ServicesEpisode 18: Chronic Pain Management and Opioid Use - Dr. Gregory Rudolf, Swedish Health Services
Trapped: Understanding Addiction
Dr. Gregory Rudolf discusses holistic and alternative treatments for managing chronic pain without relying on opioids.
1:11:35•4 May 2022
Holistic Approaches to Chronic Pain: A Conversation with Dr. Gregory Rudolf
“We need to be looking at the whole person and offering treatments that are holistic in the sense of, you know, looking at the various facets of the patient's life and not just what's happening at the site where their pain is.”
Chronic pain can be a relentless and debilitating experience for millions. In this episode of 'Trapped: Understanding Addiction', host Ahana Wokhlu sits down with Dr. Gregory Rudolf to discuss the complexities of managing chronic pain, especially for those also dealing with substance use disorders. Dr. Rudolf, who brings a wealth of expertise from his roles at Swedish Health Services and the University of Washington School of Medicine, offers a fresh perspective on pain management.
He emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach that includes medical acupuncture and multidisciplinary care, rather than relying solely on opioids, which carry significant risks like addiction and opioid-induced hyperalgesia. This episode is packed with valuable insights for anyone grappling with chronic pain or looking to understand alternative treatments. Dr. Rudolf's patient-centered philosophy and extensive experience make this conversation both enlightening and practical.
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