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The Peter Attia Drive
The Peter Attia Drive

#345 ‒ Chronic pain: pathways, treatment, and the path to physical and psychological recovery | Sean Mackey, M.D., Ph.D.

Apr 21, 2025 · 02:47:06
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  • Sean Mackey explores pain as both a sensory and emotional experience with evolutionary survival purpose, examining neural transmission mechanisms and individual pain perception variability
  • Pain management strategies range from medications (NSAIDs, opioids) to neuromodulation techniques like TENS, addressing the multifaceted nature of pain treatment
  • Interplay between sleep quality, psychological factors, and chronic pain is examined, providing comprehensive understanding of pain pathways and recovery strategies

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