Exercise as part of a biopsychosocial approach to pain with Dr Mitchell Gibbs

Exercise within. biopsychosocial approach.

On this episode I sat down with Dr Mitch Gibbs to discuss the role of exericse in a biopsychosocial model. 

We had some nuanced discussions about what exercise does and doesn't do. Mitch provided some great tips for listeners who are in pain as well as healthcare practitioners. 

Dr Mitch has authored some really interesting research and it an incredibly clear communicator. It was a real pleasure to sit down and chat to him about this fascinating topic. 

Biomedical v biopsychosocial approach

We went through what a biopsychosocial approach is and contrasted it with the more reductionist, biomedical approach or model which has been the foundation for most of the research that has been conducted in this area. 

Shortcomings of the biomedical approach to exercise

Mitch then outlined what exercise look like under a biomedical v biopsychosocial approach. He went through some examples of how the biomedical model has informed research and what the outcomes of this research have been. 

Applying an individual approach to interventions

How to apply this research be applied. Rather than there being an opitimal intervention for back pain, instead can we explore what the best form of exercise or best approach is for the person in front of you.

Social media

We finished with some tips on how to navigate social media including how to identify whether your favourite influencers is viewing exercise from a biomedical lense.

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Geoff.