Like Mind, Like Body Physical Therapy Begins In The Brain (Tim Flynn, PT, PhD)
Feb 19, 2018
Dr. Tim Flynn, a board-certified physical therapist and passionate researcher, discusses the importance of a biopsychosocial approach to pain management. He challenges the reliance on medical imaging and the over-prescription of opioids. Flynn highlights the role of pain neuroscience education and emphasizes the value of breathing exercises and graded activity. He shares insights on improving patient trust, adapting education for different pain types, and the need for clinicians to embrace non-pharmacologic treatments for better outcomes.
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Medical System Overrelies On Risky Interventions
- The U.S. overuses imaging, drugs, surgery, and injections for musculoskeletal pain.
- Tim Flynn says we should start persistent pain treatment with low-risk methods like breathing and mindfulness.
Pain Requires A Biopsychosocial View
- The biopsychosocial model integrates biology, psychology, and social context to explain pain.
- Tim Flynn emphasizes that identical injuries can lead to different outcomes depending on mindset and social factors.
Make Pain Neuroscience Core Treatment
- Teach patients the neuroscience of pain as a core part of care, especially for persistent pain.
- Use education to correct distorted societal beliefs about what pain means.
