Aches and Gains with Dr. Paul Christo

by Dr. Paul Christo

America's first radio talk show dedicated to overcoming chronic pain. Hear exclusive interviews and personal stories from celebrity guests. No one is immune to pain, but together we can overcome it.

Copyright: The views and opinions expressed in this radio program are solely the views of Dr. Paul Christo and do not necessarily express the views of Sirius radio, XM Radio, any other media provider or channel on which this show is available, or Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, nor do any of the foregoing endorse Dr. Paul Christo or any content herein. This show provides medical information, not advice. Please consult your personal physician before engaging in any course of treatments or use of any of the techniques or products discussed on this show. Discussion of particular uses of products on this show has not been approved by any of the manufacturers of such products.

Episodes

Pain on the Battlefield

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Pain is the #1 complaint of soldiers fighting for our country. Derek McGinnis, a young military veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart will trace the events that led to his leg amputation, and how a simple nerve block became a lifesaver. Dr. Trip Buckenmaier from the Walter Reed Army Medical Center will share some […]

Regenerative Biomedicine for Pain: Platelet Rich Plasma

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Regenerative therapies for pain are new and rapidly evolving. This innovative field includes platelet rich plasma (PRP) that was introduced in the 1970s. PRP is made from our own blood. Physicians inject concentrated platelets, growth factors, and proteins into a specific area of the body, and this mixture helps the body rebuild itself. PRP enabled […]

Pacing the Brain for Pain: Motor Cortex Stimulation, Part I

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When all hope is lost and you’re at your breaking point due to pain, electrical stimulation of the brain may be a way out. This is known as motor cortex stimulation (MCS). Although not approved by the Food and Drug Administration for pain control, MCS is particularly promising for unyielding facial and stroke pain. Tracey Zappola shares […]

Interrupting Pain to the Brain: Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Part II

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We’re going to delve into how we can suppress pain by stimulating a nerve the lies in the neck called, the vagus nerve. The therapy is called vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) and it’s a newly explored therapy for pain that requires surgical implantation. There are even newly developed, transcutaneous forms that may help with headache […]

Stem Cell Rejuvenation for Pain, Part I

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Stem cells have the ability of self-renewal. They can be used to replace cells that have been lost or destroyed, or to change the behavior of other cells. Using stem cells can offer solutions for treating painful conditions such as bone and cartilage defects, osteoarthritis, tendon and ligament injuries, and maybe even nerve damage. Some […]

Interrupting Pain to the Brain: Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Part I

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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

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We’ll delve into the causes and symptoms of this puzzling and life-altering pain disorder. Ballerina Cynthia Toussaint, shares her unbelievable story about how a minor thigh injury resulted in a complete life transformation. Dr. Robert Schwartzman, CRPS specialist from Drexel University will unravel the mystery behind some of the treatments, including a controversial therapy known as […]

Headaches

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Jennifer Jett, migraine sufferer will provide insight into the ways she moved beyond a life filled with debilitating migraines, and then Dr. Jason Rosenberg, Johns Hopkins headache specialist will discuss effective pain-relieving strategies for headaches.

The Advocacy of ChronicBabe, Part II

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ChronicBabe is an online support group for younger women who want to move beyond their pain to live full lives. It’s a supportive community that listens, teaches acceptance, and offers coping strategies. On today’s show, we’ll discover how ChronicBabe has given its founder, Jenni Prokopy the tools to accomplish more than she ever imagined, delve […]

What Every Man Should Know about His Health, Part I

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Did you know that the average man only lives to age 76? Most guys aren’t healthy at that age either, and wish they had taken better care of themselves. Men often hold back from complaining about pain as well, and many would rather suffer in silence. We’re joined today by Bill Phillips, the former Editor-in-Chief […]

Aches and Gains with Dr. Paul Christo has 381 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 0:00. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 27th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on June 4th, 2024 15:40.