#368 Back Pain Update with Dr. Austin Baraki

Nov 28, 2022, 08:00 AM

A Rational Approach: Who to Image, How to Treat, and More!

Back pain is one of the most common concerns our patients bring to us in the outpatient setting.  It’s a lot more complicated than rest, ice, and NSAIDs!  Fortunately, we have pain expert, strength coach, and academic internist Dr. Austin Baraki (Austin Baraki, MD (@AustinBaraki) / Twitter) to help us develop a comprehensive, patient centered approach to help our patients manage their pain and lead healthier lives. Take control of your patients’ back pain! 

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Show Segments

  • Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
  • Guest one-liner, Picks of the Week
  • Case from Kashlak
  • Introduction to Back Pain
  • Eliciting the Patient’s Story
  • Risk Stratification, Intro to Red Flags,  and and the STarT Back Tool 
  • The Importance of Language and Patient-Centered Outcomes
  • A Deeper Dive into Red Flags
  • Setting Expectations for Care
  • Therapeutics for Back Pain - Does anything work?
  • The Exercise Prescription
Credits

  • Producers: Isabel Valdez, PA-C & Cyrus Askin, MD 
  • Writer, Cover Art and Infographics:  Isabel Valdez, PA-C
  • Show Notes: Cyrus Askin, MD
  • Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP;  Isabel Valdez, PA-C
  • Reviewer: Molly Heublein, MD
  • Showrunner: Matthew Watto MD, FACP
  • Technical Production: PodPaste
  • Guest: Austin Baraki, MD

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