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#ChronicPain Expert | Johns Hopkins #Doctor | Author | Host of #AchesAndGains on @SiriusXM Family Talk 131

Baltimore, Maryland
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Dr. Paul Christo
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#Acupuncture was more effective at improving symptoms of chronic low back pain in older adults compared to usual care, a new clinical trial shows. Read it today at https://t.co/s2EPSicJKd via @Medscape
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Dr. Paul Christo
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It's well known that learning to play an instrument can offer benefits beyond just musical ability. Read it now at https://t.co/qxPKCqyOUf via @ScienceAlert #paulchristomd #chronicpain #painmanagement
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Retrain your brain.
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Dr. Paul Christo
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Missed Saturday’s Aches and Gains? Catch the replay now. Part I: https://t.co/4nHD3mJID8 Part II: https://t.co/sQNnxKXvai #achesandgains #tms #chronicpain #fibromyalgia #migraine #painrelief
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@vinyl_institute
Vinyl Institute
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Vinyl is vital to so many industries. It's the backbone of a diverse set of products, like pipe for safe water delivery.
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@DrPaulChristo
Dr. Paul Christo
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Today on Aches and Gains: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Parts I & II #TMS is a non-invasive therapy that stimulates the brain and may help correct areas altered by #chronicpain. Tune in at 5:00 & 5:30 pm ET on SiriusXM Channel 131.
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@DrPaulChristo
Dr. Paul Christo
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Is #chronicpain on your cardiovascular risk checklist? Learn why this overlooked factor deserves attention in your preventive cardiology approach. Read it now at https://t.co/GiJoD4CTYj via @Medscape
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Dr. Paul Christo
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As the seasons change, so can your energy levels. Gentle stretching, short walks, and pacing your activities can help you stay active without worsening pain. Small, consistent habits matter. #chronicpain #painmanagement #selfcare
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Dr. Paul Christo
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#Acupuncture may ease chronic lower back pain in older adults more effectively than standard care. Read it now at https://t.co/G7pCn9u0RR via @ABC. Listen to my episode on acupuncture at https://t.co/TozXO8uWaQ.
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Acupuncture may ease chronic lower back pain in older adults more effectively than standard care, a new JAMA Network Open study finds.
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@DrPaulChristo
Dr. Paul Christo
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After the #opioid boom of the '90s and early aughts led to a national epidemic, the VA led the charge on a new era of #painmanagement. Read it now at https://t.co/N790gTDVqq via @DAVHQ
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After the opioid boom of the ’90s and early aughts led to a national epidemic, the VA led the charge on a new era of pain management.
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Dr. Paul Christo
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Missed Saturday’s Aches and Gains? Replay it today. Lisa Niemi Swayze shares her journey caring for her husband, Patrick Swayze, through his cancer diagnosis & final months of life. Part I: https://t.co/0yFXFgIJkC Part II: https://t.co/ZaG4Gd2dLd
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Dr. Paul Christo
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Lisa Niemi Swayze shares an intimate look into her 22-month journey caring for her husband, actor Patrick Swayze, during his battle w/ pancreatic cancer. Her story of love, caregiving, and the reality of end-of-life pain is captured in her book Worth Fighting For.
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Dr. Paul Christo
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The prevalence of #acutepain has grown substantially over the past two decades, due primarily to more surgeries, an aging population, and the rapid growth in the prevalence of metabolic disease. Read it today at https://t.co/le8ZhJPeEt via @FrontiersIn
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Dr. Paul Christo
13 days
Poor sleep can intensify pain, and pain can disrupt sleep. Breaking this cycle starts with good sleep hygiene: consistent bedtime, a cool, dark room, and winding down without screens. Your body will thank you. #sleephealth #chronicpain #healthtips
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Dr. Paul Christo
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Two #chronicpain treatments based on #CBT improved pain severity & quality of life compared to usual care in patients with high-impact chronic pain, according to a recent study published in @JAMA_current. Read it now at https://t.co/gJoATybEh8.
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Two chronic pain treatments based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) — telehealth coaching and online self-completed pain coping skills training — improved pain severity and quality of life...
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Dr. Paul Christo
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Research from @NIH says Americans w/ chronic low #backpain who received #acupuncture had greater improvement in function & reduced pain than those who received usual medical care only, generally prescribed medications or physical therapy. Read it now at
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NIH-funded study supports acupuncture needling as a safe and effective pain treatment for this group.
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Dr. Paul Christo
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Missed Saturday’s Aches and Gains®? Part I – Fitness & diet tips for pain relief w/ Mark Sisson can be found at https://t.co/1bL9kgVjtt. Part II – More strategies from The Primal Blueprint author on managing back pain, arthritis, & IBS can be found at https://t.co/FWUcQ3izfc.
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Bestqool Therapy
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🍂 Fall Flash Sale Oct 7–8 | 20% OFF storewide Save up to $419.4 on BestQool’s top red light therapy devices!
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Dr. Paul Christo
18 days
Today on Aches and Gains: Easy Steps to #Fitness, #Wellness, and #WeightLoss Discover how #exercise and #diet can reduce, not worsen, pain. Listen today on SiriusXM Channel 131 at 5:pp p.m. and 5:30 p.m. #achesandgains #fitness #chronicpain #painrelief #wellness #paleodiet
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@DrPaulChristo
Dr. Paul Christo
19 days
A patient with #diabetes may share that they’ve been experiencing persistent #kneepain. Understanding more about knee pain can help you treat your patients with diabetes more effectively and holistically. Read it now at
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@DrPaulChristo
Dr. Paul Christo
20 days
September is #PainAwarenessMonth... a reminder that #chronicpain affects millions, yet is often invisible. Let’s use this month to listen, learn, and support those living with pain. You never know the battles someone is facing beneath the surface.
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@DrPaulChristo
Dr. Paul Christo
21 days
Nonsurgical treatments may offer long-term reductions in pain & disability for patients with chronic low back pain. Treatment options included cognitive behavioral therapy, #mindfulness & #exercise. Read it now at https://t.co/7en5vfBbeC via @GoHealio #paulchristomd #chronicpain
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Nonsurgical treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, exercise and multidisciplinary care may offer long-term relief for patients with chronic low back pain, according to data...
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@DrPaulChristo
Dr. Paul Christo
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Teenagers who have moderate or severe period pain are much more likely to develop #chronicpain as adults. Read it now at https://t.co/uB4KooWKQv via @theguardian1988 #PainManagement
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