Nerding Out on Pain Science - #411

<p>Nerd out on pain science, what it's like doing scientific research, getting papers published, and what we understand about pain interventions for humans. Jayson Ball, staff coach & PhD student, rejoins the podcast with CJ Gotcher.</p> <h3>The Pain of Scientific Research</h3> <p>What does science look like from the trenches of laboratories, where experiments are designed and executed, papers are submitted and defended, and knowledge is furthered?</p> <p>Jayson is mid-way through a PhD program. He has transitioned from spending most time in the classroom to now spending more time in the laboratory.</p> <p>Research takes much time, and some studies end with apparent dead ends (though knowledge & benefits to those involved can always be gleaned). He enjoys the process, and conducts as much research as possible to learn as much as possible.</p> <h3>Nerding Out On Pain Science</h3> <p>Jayson & his colleagues focus their <a href= "https://youtu.be/UiCszZimZIo">research on rats</a>. Rats enables some methods & interventions that are not possible with humans, but how much can be gleaned from experimenting with rats is always an issue.</p> <p>Rats love exercise. Put a running wheel in a container with a rat, and you will get high compliance. Put a treadmill in someone's house, and the same result does not follow.</p> <p>Pain and exercise research focuses on mechanisms, not interventions. Psychosocial interventions best serve humans (at least for now).</p> <p>Biological interventions (e.g. pain killers) come with serious side effects. Psychosocial interventions such as not catastrophizing  help people deal with pain and recover from injuries.</p> <div>GET STARTED with one-on-one online coaching FOR FREE!</div> <div><br /> Get your FIRST MONTH FREE on all strength and nutrition coaching plans.  No discount code needed and includes a 10-day, no obligation trial.  <a href="https://bit.ly/2MKeOoh" target="_blank" rel= "noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/2MKeOoh<br /></a></div> <div>Special offers from BLOC and our partners: