Put Down The Sword

This week we speak with someone who has walked in the patient's shoes.Tom Bowen is a patient advocate who shares great experience and perspective.There is a ton to learn in this episode, as Tom shared some great pointsPATIENTS ARE THE ONLY EXPERTS IN THEIR PAIN EXPERIENCETom's websiteTom's Facebook GroupCHAPTERS00:00 - Start01:39 - Tom's background02:42 - Tom's journey with pain04:28 - Biomedical vs biopsychosocial09:44 - The mental or psychological journey12:33 - Is anger a common barrier?15:38 - How to fix our system20:24 - Recommendations for people currently strugglingions24:02 - The struggle26:17 - Slipping back into past behaviors28:23 - Mindset around getting off pain medications31:00 - Shifting focus36:20 - The good and bad with support groups38:31 - There is hope40:55 - Stop fighting a battle*********************************************************************📸 - Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/modernpaincare/🐦 - Follow us on Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/modernpaincare/🎙️ - Listen to our Podcast - https://www.modernpaincare.com____________________________________Modern Pain Care is a company dedicated to spreading evidence-based and person-centered information about pain, prevention, and overall fitness and wellness