Pain Matters Podcast Network
by AAPM - American Academy of Pain Medicine
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Ep. 40: Acute Low Back Pain Guideline: A Clinician's Perspective
Ep. 40: Acute Low Back Pain Guideline: A Clinician's Perspective
About this podcast
The Pain Matters Podcast Network is presented by the American Academy of Pain Medicine. It’s the nation’s leading podcast network for healthcare providers focused on providing the best care today, tomorrow, and beyond. Home to multiple pain-focused podcasts, we share the latest innovations and practical applications that directly impact how we care for patients and measure success in multidisciplinary care in every episode.
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The newest 20 of 41 episodes
- Ep. 40: Acute Low Back Pain Guideline: A Clinician's Perspective · 38 min · Episode 40Episode Summary: Welcome back to the Pain Matters podcast, where Dr. Sudheer Potru, DO, alongside Dr. Mustafa Broachwala, DO, delves into crucial topics on acute low back pain…
- Ep 39 Suzetrigine in Acute Pain: Mechanism, Clinical Use, and What Comes Next · 41 min · Season 2 Episode 39Episode Summary: In this episode of the Pain Matters podcast, Host Sudheer Potru, DO, FASA, FASAM, and Co-Host Zafeer Baber, MD, offer a comprehensive discussion of the…
- Ep. 38: Acute Low Back Pain Guideline: A Patient Advocate's Perspective* · 34 min · Season 2 Episode 38Episode Summary: In this engaging and informative episode of the Pain Matters Podcast, hosts Sudheer Potru, DO, FASA, FASAM, and Co-Host Zafeer Baber, MD, sit down with renowned…
- Ep 37 Acetaminophen in Pregnancy and Children: Debunking Myths and Ensuring Safe Use* · 35 minIn this episode, Amber Borucki, MD from Stanford Medicine, joins Host Sudheer Potru, DO, FASA, FASAM, and Co-Host Zafeer Baber, MD, to discuss acetaminophen use during pregnancy…
- Exploring PA Roles & Growth in Pain Medicine Practice · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 36Episode Summary: In this compelling episode of the Pain Matters Podcast, hosts Sudheer Potru, DO, FASA, FASAM, and Zafeer Baber, MD, sit down with Jeremy Adler, DMSc, PA-C…
- Exploring Addiction Myths and Harm Reduction with Maia Szalavitz* · 54 min · Season 1 Episode 35In this episode of Pain Matters, Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, speaks with Maia Szalavitz, award-winning New York Times opinion writer and AAPM 2025 Featured Speaker…
- In Response: BMJ Interventional Spine Guidelines 2025 · 47 min · Episode 34Join Executive Producer and Host Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, and Co-Host Mustafa Broachwala, DO, for a pivotal episode of the Pain Matters Podcast where we address the…
- Navigating Cannabis in Pain Medicine [Part 2] · 35 min · Season 1 Episode 33Dr. Mark Wallace of UCSD joins hosts Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA and Mustafa Broachwala, DO and pick up where they left off on their discussion regarding the nuanced world…
- Navigating Cannabis in Pain Medicine [Part 1] · 27 min · Season 1 Episode 32Join us for an enlightening episode of the Pain Matters Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of medical cannabis and its implications for pain management. Hosts Shravani…
- Pain Medicine Training: Enhancing Training for Better Outcomes - Part 2 · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 31Join us for Part 2 of our engaging series on the necessary reforms in pain medicine training as we explore potential changes that could significantly enhance the quality and…
- Pain Medicine Training: A Call for Reformation - Part 1 · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 30Join us in a critical discussion on the urgent need for reform in pain medicine training programs. In this enlightening episode of the Pain Matters Podcast, hosts Shravani…
- Special Episode: What FTC's Landmark Decision to Ban Noncompetes Means in Medicine · 41 minJoin us for a timely discussion on the recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ruling to ban non-compete clauses. This decision can significantly alter the landscape of employment…
- The Future of AI in Medicine: Current State, Applications, and Evolution · 1 h 6 min · Season 1 Episode 29Join us for a riveting exploration into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI) in interdisciplinary pain medicine. This episode of the Pain Matters Podcast…
- History in the Making: The Battle for SCS Coverage in Washington State · 1 h 3 min · Season 1 Episode 28Join us for a comprehensive exploration into the advocacy and personal dedication that shapes the world of pain medicine. In this episode, our discussion hones in on a critical…
- Setting the Record Straight: A Response to JAMA on Corporate Influences on Spinal Cord Stimulation · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 28On this episode of the Pain Matters Podcast, we turn our attention to a Viewpoint article published in JAMA on December 18, 2023 entitled “Corporate Influences on Science and…
- Insights from Industry Leaders: Ethics, Collaboration, and Challenges in Health-Tech · 1 h 17 min · Season 1 Episode 26Recorded during the 2023 AAPM Annual Meeting, Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, and co-host Mustafa Broachwala, DO, navigate this multifaceted topic alongside two esteemed…
- SI Joint Injections and LCDs: Navigating New Boundaries in Pain Medicine · 45 min · Season 1 Episode 25Join us as we delve deep into the pivotal March 18, 2023 local coverage determination (LCD) that has shaken the pain medicine community by limiting access to sacral lateral…
- Confronting the Silent Crisis: Workplace Violence in Pain Medicine · 36 minJoin host Shravani Durbhakula, MD, MPH, MBA, and co-host Mustafa Broachwala, DO, as they discuss a rising, yet often overlooked, issue - workplace violence in healthcare…
- Current Events in Pain & Addiction: FDA Approval of OTC Naloxone, New DEA Required CME-training, Medical Mysteries in the Alex Murdaugh Case, Fentanyl Strips & Fentanyl Vaccine with Drs. Antje Barreveld and Sudheer Potru · 34 min · Season 1 Episode 23Join us as we discuss and provide expert insights into current events impacting our management of pain and substance use disorders. In this episode, host Shravani Durbhakula, MD…
- [Part 2] The Relationship Between Food and Pain Perception – A Conversation with Kathleen Holton, PhD, MPH · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 22In the second episode of our two-part conversation with Kathleen Holton, PhD, MPH, she expands on her work with food and chronic pain, taking a closer look at the nutritional…
