Overview The US population is becoming increasingly ill despite spending the most money. Mainstream medicine has an incorrect (and damaging) paradigm of chronic illness. We have disconnected from the basic science of the human body. Understanding the common nature of chronic illness and disease opens the door to solutions. Why … Read More
Objectives Your brain memorizes every action you take, every second, to determine whether it is safe or threatening. It is how every living creature sustains life. The penalties in the wild are severe and swift, and humans are close behind. Repetition deeply embeds these circuits. Pain sensations are particularly problematic … Read More
Overview Clearly understanding the nature of chronic pain is critical in deciding whether to undergo spine surgery. Address all variables affecting your well-being. Surgery is just one tool. The decision comes down to two factors: the anatomy and condition of your nervous system. This navigation app will guide you through … Read More
I want you to look at this quote from an opposite perspective to what you may have had previously. Many of us learn that being envious is undesirable, but is it also a sign of weakness? If you admit to someone that you want what they have, you are saying … Read More
David Hanscom, MD – Orthopedic Spine Surgeon, and David Elaimy – Elite Performance Coach In 2006, I engaged David Elaimy, an elite performance coach, as my surgical performance coach. As he coached my son, Nick, and his close friend Holt in competitive mogul skiing, I realized that surgery is also … Read More
Objectives Connecting to every aspect of your life is difficult but essential to help your body heal. “Being” with your past may be challenging, but it is necessary to learn and grow. It is the opposite of pursuing a stronger ego, which separates you from yourself. The “C” quence is … Read More
Modern medicine is evolving in a dangerous direction when it comes to your care. People want to trust their doctors, so they do. Most physicians are well-intentioned, but modern medicine has forced us to see more patients a day, and we are measured by production, not outcomes. I have several … Read More
Stimulating your brain to form new circuits first involves awareness of what already is, separating or creating some space between the stimulus and response and then redirecting your attention. Visualization is an effective method to create new pathways around your embedded pain pathways. Part of the chronic pain experience is … Read More
Objectives: Although there is no question about the dedication of physicians to providing excellent care, the rigors of training, the demands of practice, and the business of medicine have made it increasingly difficult to treat you – a person. A major factor is doctors are not allowed the time it … Read More
Facing Anger is the tipping point in healing You can’t move forward while you are holding onto the past. You must learn to feel safe despite ongoing adversity. Don’t let your mind or your life bully you. During my 13-year journey out of chronic mental and physical pain, I had … Read More