Peter Drummond's guest appearances

Peter Drummond

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Adrian Lopresti

Professor Peter Drummond, Murdoch?University's Director of the Centre for?Research?on Chronic?Pain, is interviewed by Dr. Adrian Lopresti, clinical psychologist to explore the relationship pain has with thoughts, emotions, mental health, and sleep.   The discussion begins with Prof. Drummond exploring the influence of thoughts and emotions on one’s perception of pain with a detailed discussion on various pathways that pain travels through the brain which results in the experience of feeling pain. Psychological state seems to play a huge role in colouring pain perception where fear, anxiety, depression leads to increased pain signalling.  Prof. Drummond also explains how psychoeducation techniques have been proven to alter one’s experience of pain through reprocessing therapy and relaxation that affects one’s ability to control and manage their pain better.  Find today's transcript and show notes here: https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/psychology-pain-dr-adrian-lopresti-and-professor-peter-drummond DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.

Professor Peter Drummond, Murdoch?University's Director of the Centre for?Research?on Chronic?Pain, is interviewed by Dr. Adrian Lopresti, clinical psychologist to explore the relationship pain has with thoughts, emotions, mental health, and sleep. The discussion begins with Prof. Drummond exploring the influence of thoughts and emotions on one’s perception of pain with a detailed discussion on various pathways that pain travels through the brain which results in the experience of feeling pain. Psychological state seems to play a huge role in colouring pain perception where fear, anxiety, depression leads to increased pain signalling. Prof. Drummond also explains how psychoeducation techniques have been proven to alter one’s experience of pain through reprocessing therapy and relaxation that affects one’s ability to control and manage their pain better. Find today's transcript and show notes here: <a href="https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/psychology-pain-dr-adrian-lopresti-and-professor-peter-drummond" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.fxmedicine.com.au/podcast/psychology-pain-dr-adrian-lopresti-and-professor-peter-drummond</a> DISCLAIMER: The information provided on FX Medicine is for educational and informational purposes only. The information provided is not, nor is it intended to be, a substitute for professional advice or care. Please seek the advice of a qualified health care professional in the event something you learn here raises questions or concerns regarding your health.