Keywords

pain management, diagnosis, whiplash injury, treatment, symptoms, healthcare, chiropractic, body mechanics, pain relief, holistic approach

Summary

In this conversation, Dr. Michael Deubellis discusses the complexities of diagnosing pain and the importance of understanding the root causes rather than just treating symptoms. He emphasizes the need for thorough testing and a holistic approach to pain management, illustrating how past injuries can lead to current pain issues. The discussion highlights the significance of not merely chasing symptoms but addressing the underlying problems to achieve lasting relief.

Takeaways

We have to determine is the problem coming from that area?
If we just keep chasing symptoms, you're basically doing the same thing as just taking an aspirin.
The problem's still there.
Your hip might be hurting now, but this originally started from...
We have to backtrack to find the root cause.
Pain management requires understanding the whole body.
It's important to look beyond the immediate pain.
All we're doing is chasing symptoms.
Something's triggering that pain sensation.
The tests are so important.

Sound bites

"The problem's still there."
"All we're doing is chasing symptoms."
"Something's triggering that pain sensation."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Chiropractic and the Nervous System
01:05 Identifying the Root Cause of Pain