It's Not in Your Head

7 The Pain Pie Model: Why Chronic Pain Is Multifactorial & What That Means for Treatment

Dr. Dan Bates & Justine Feitelson Season 1 Episode 7

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This episode introduces "The Pain Pie" — a practical thinking tool for understanding the different components that contribute to a patient's overall pain experience. Building on the "Pain is a Sound System" framework, the model helps providers visualize the diagnostic picture and identify which aspects of pain to address first. For patients, it offers a clearer way to understand their own symptoms and recognize which interventions are most relevant to their specific presentation.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Official Intro

00:17 Intro to The Pain Pie

04:21 An Algorithm for Osteoarthritis

07:37 The Pain Pie

08:46 Neuropathic Pain

09:36 Nociplastic Pain

10:04 Associated features

11:53 How to use The Pain Pie & Wrap-Up

14:54 Disclaimer