Episode 22: Preventative Pain Science with Josh Bellingham, MPT

<p>In this episode, we dive deep into pain science how-to’s with Josh Bellingham, MPT. As a physio, Josh is passionate about providing accessible resources to people with persistent pain. He believes that the relationship between a patient and provider is the vehicle for changing limiting beliefs, which ultimately are the reason people make progress. </p> <p>Josh is an advocate for using current pain science with ALL people experiencing pain, at any point along their journey. We explore how this looks for different populations and how to tell if someone is willing to "go there". He shares how the Loeser “onion ring” model of pain helps us see the various layers of inputs that facilitate or inhibit pain. We also discuss how to handle imaging and “diagnosis seeking” in a pain-science-informed, patient-centered way. </p> <p>Josh shares metaphors for describing pain as an alarm, the development of pain sensitivity, and contextual factors which create physiological responses such as muscle guarding. He’s also an advocate of adding pain science to people’s lives outside of the clinic, through social media, apps, and Netflix. This episode is an easy listen to review pain science concepts and come away with new clinical pearls!</p> <p>--</p> <p>Josh holds a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and a Master’s degree in physiotherapy from the University of Manitoba. Josh began his career with a focus on exercise and sports performance, but over the years developed a passion for understanding and managing complex pain. Josh has completed a variety of courses in pain management through "Pain BC" and regularly participates in their weekly clinical discussions. In addition to working full time in private practice, Josh is also active on his website,<a href='http://chronicpainphysio.ca/'> chronicpainphysio.ca</a> as well as Instagram to advocate for and support people living with chronic pain. When he’s not in the clinic or working on content for "Chronic Pain Physio", you’ll find Josh hiking in the mountains of beautiful Briti