Dr. Hanscom is an orthopedic spine surgeon and author of “Back in Control” and “Do You Really Need Spine Surgery?” with over 30 years of experience in medicine. As part of his practice, David has helped hundreds of patients go pain free without surgery by using well-documented treatments that the medical establishment has largely ignored.

In this episode we discuss the root causes of chronic pain, the physical effects of stress and anxiety, and how economic incentives drive patients into unnecessary surgery. 

Dr. Hanscom is a wealth of knowledge, experience, and wisdom – his bold effort to challenge the status quo is shifting perspectives and saving lives.

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Outline:

0:00 Introduction

1:18 David’s history as a spine surgeon

2:10 The success rate of spinal surgery 

3:05 David’s own experience with chronic pain and anxiety

4:03 Anxiety as the essence of illness

6:22 Unconscious versus conscious processing 

7:07 The one message David would give to listeners

09:56 The consequence of repressed thoughts

10:52 The immense stress of working as a surgeon  

13:36 The anatomy of a panic attack

14:33 How mental threats create physiological reactions 

16:25 Mental pain versus physical pain 

21:24 Back pain

24:32 Spine surgery and how insurance companies create bad incentives 

25:26 The DOC Journey and the cure to chronic pain 

28:08 The shortcomings of medicine 

32:40 Multi-modal solutions to chronic pain 

34:36 Dr. Hanscom’s results 

36:45 Complex solutions when simple solutions would work better

38:01 Stress in modern life 

40:38 “Medically unexplained symptoms”

42:28 Resolving anger, anxiety, and stress responses 

47:46 “Opening Up By Writing It Down”

49:25 Deep-breathing and the vagus nerve

50:59 Thriving at a level you never thought possible 

52:00 Is it helpful to revisit past trauma?

54:30 Results of the DOC Journey 

55:50 David’s thoughts on Covid-19

58:50 Compassion and love as an antidote 

01:01:34 Testimony from David’s patients 

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References:

“Do You Really Need Spine Surgery?” by Dr. David Hanscom

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“Back in Control” by Dr. David Hanscom

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