Chronic Pain Chronicles with Dr Karmy

Dr. Jam is a Renaissance man who is a physiotherapist, an educator, and a musician. Join Dr. Karmy for an in-depth interview with Dr. Jam about the approach he developed over 35 years of practice to managing adults and children with chronic pain. Of course, he had to make a musical about it, too, because why wouldn't he? Dr. Jam's non-profit website: www.ThePainTruth.org Schedule a consult with Dr. Jam at: Bahram Jam Athlete's Care Yonge & Empress 416-479-8685 If you have any questions for Dr. Karmy, feel free to email us at karmychronicpain@gmail.com Follow our social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karmychronicpain?igsh=cHZycXdzeGhqN2Zn Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550237320641&mibextid=dGKdO6 Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! Learn more about pain management treatments offered at our clinic: https://karmyclinic.com/

Cortisone injections are very effective at reducing joint inflammation; however, if the pain is primarily from wear and tear rather than from inflammation, they may not work. Join Dr Karmy for a review of alternative injections for knee osteoarthritis, which help cushion and lubricate the joint. This in-depth review will cover the pros and cons of different Hyaluronic Acid injections. We will also discuss the newest treatment for knee osteoarthritis — Arthrosamid injection. If you have any questions for Dr. Karmy, feel free to email us at karmychronicpain@gmail.com Follow our social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karmychronicpain?igsh=cHZycXdzeGhqN2Zn Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550237320641&mibextid=dGKdO6 Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! Learn more about pain management treatments offered at our clinic: https://karmyclinic.com/

Many patients with fibromyalgia and chronic pain complain about difficulty with memory and focus. Join Dr Karmy for an interview with Ronessa Dass MScOT/PhD candidate from McMaster University, who will discuss her research on brain fog, including diagnosis and treatments for this condition. If you have any questions for Dr. Karmy, feel free to email us at karmychronicpain@gmail.com Follow our social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karmychronicpain?igsh=cHZycXdzeGhqN2Zn Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550237320641&mibextid=dGKdO6 Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! Learn more about pain management treatments offered at our clinic: https://karmyclinic.com/

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections are the most commonly used regenerative medicine injections for chronic pain conditions in Canada. In this episode, Dr Karmy discusses what PRP is, how it works, and whether or not you would be a good candidate for this treatment If you have any questions for Dr. Karmy, feel free to email us at karmychronicpain@gmail.com Follow our social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karmychronicpain?igsh=cHZycXdzeGhqN2Zn Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550237320641&mibextid=dGKdO6 Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! Learn more about pain management treatments offered at our clinic: https://karmyclinic.com/

Most patients with chronic pain will use medications to control their symptoms. Join Dr. Karmy for an overview of the most commonly used medications for chronic pain management. In this episode, Dr. Karmy will review the risks, the benefits, and my approach to the use of these medications. If you have any questions for Dr. Karmy, feel free to email us at karmychronicpain@gmail.com Follow our social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karmychronicpain?igsh=cHZycXdzeGhqN2Zn Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550237320641&mibextid=dGKdO6 Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! Learn more about pain management treatments offered at our clinic: https://karmyclinic.com/

Most of the time long-standing pain is due to wear and tear or, in medical terminology, degenerative changes or degenerative disc disease. Join me for a fascinating interview with Dr. Poddubnyy, where we discuss more rare causes of back pain that doctors often overlook. If you have any questions for Dr. Karmy, feel free to email us at karmychronicpain@gmail.com Follow our social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karmychronicpain?igsh=cHZycXdzeGhqN2Zn Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550237320641&mibextid=dGKdO6 Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! Learn more about pain management treatments offered at our clinic: https://karmyclinic.com/

Most of the patients who get nerve blocks experience complete pain relief for the first few hours after the block, but the effect becomes weaker after that. Wouldn't it be wonderful if that effect could last forever? Join Dr Karmy for an in-depth interview with Dr. Cornish, who developed a brand new treatment that may just do that. If you have any questions for Dr. Karmy, feel free to email us at karmychronicpain@gmail.com Follow our social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karmychronicpain?igsh=cHZycXdzeGhqN2Zn Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550237320641&mibextid=dGKdO6 Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! Learn more about pain management treatments offered at our clinic: https://karmyclinic.com/

Should patients with chronic pain do weightlifting? This question comes up a lot because patients are worried about injury. Join me for an interview with Dr. Maria Fiatarone Singh, who started her career by trying to get the most fragile and injury-prone segment of our society to do weight lifting-nursing home residents in their 80s and 90s. In the interview, we discuss her weightlifting protocol and the impact it has, not just on pain, but also on a number of other chronic diseases. Center For Strong Medicine: https://www.strongmedicine.org.au/mariafiataronesingh/ Stronger Book: https://www.michaeljosephgross.com/stronger Watch the Video Interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crtq7xB5zbo&feature=youtu.be If you have any questions for Dr. Karmy, feel free to email us at karmychronicpain@gmail.com Follow our social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karmychronicpain?igsh=cHZycXdzeGhqN2Zn Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550237320641&mibextid=dGKdO6 Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! Learn more about pain management treatments offered at our clinic: https://karmyclinic.com/

Most people are familiar with athletes using platelet-rich plasma for injuries. Some of you may also know that it is used for osteoarthritis. Did you know that the uses extend far beyond those two indications? Join us for an in-depth interview with Dr. Leonardo, where we discuss newer uses of PRP ranging from erectile dysfunction to hair loss. Watch the Video Interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6F-l4ro4Ac If you have any questions for Dr. Karmy, feel free to email us at karmychronicpain@gmail.com Follow our social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karmychronicpain?igsh=cHZycXdzeGhqN2Zn Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550237320641&mibextid=dGKdO6 Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! Learn more about pain management treatments offered at our clinic: https://karmyclinic.com/

Dr. Andrea Furlan is the closest thing we have to an influencer in the field of chronic pain management. She is a content creator who has a very popular YouTube channel and an author who has written several books for patients with chronic pain. She is also an educator who has developed programs for healthcare providers. Join us as we continue our discussion about what she learned about chronic pain after practicing in the field for almost 20 years. Watch the video version of this episode here: https://youtu.be/DkxNZOdUeEY Dr Furlan's Website: https://www.doctorandreafurlan.com/ Dr Furlan's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DrAndreaFurlan 8 Steps to Conquer Chronic Pain Book: https://www.doctorandreafurlan.com/book Curable App: https://www.curablehealth.com/ Free Programs from Pain Canada: https://www.paincanada.ca/resources/resources-for-people-with-pain If you have any questions for Dr. Karmy, feel free to email us at karmychronicpain@gmail.com Follow our social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karmychronicpain?igsh=cHZycXdzeGhqN2Zn Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550237320641&mibextid=dGKdO6 Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! Learn more about pain management treatments offered at our clinic: https://karmyclinic.com/

Medical marijuana is often used for chronic pain, but how effective is it? Also, what about the risks: does natural mean safe? Find out. If you have any questions for Dr. Karmy, feel free to email us at karmychronicpain@gmail.com Follow our social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karmychronicpain?igsh=cHZycXdzeGhqN2Zn Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550237320641&mibextid=dGKdO6 Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! Learn more about pain management treatments offered at our clinic: https://karmyclinic.com/

You tried injections, physiotherapy and even surgery for your sciatica, but the pain is still there. What else can you try? Find out. If you have any questions for Dr. Karmy, feel free to email us at karmychronicpain@gmail.com Follow our social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karmychronicpain?igsh=cHZycXdzeGhqN2Zn Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550237320641&mibextid=dGKdO6 Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! Learn more about pain management treatments offered at our clinic: https://karmyclinic.com/

Dr. Andrea Furlan is the closest thing we have to an influencer in the field of chronic pain management. She is a content creator who has a very popular YouTube channel and an author who has written several books for patients with chronic pain. She is also an educator who has developed programs for healthcare providers. Join Dr Karmy for an interview with Dr. Furlan, where she discusses what she learned about chronic pain after practicing in the field for almost 20 years. Dr Furlan's Website: https://www.doctorandreafurlan.com/ Dr Furlan's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DrAndreaFurlan If you have any questions for Dr. Karmy, feel free to email us at karmychronicpain@gmail.com Follow our social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karmychronicpain?igsh=cHZycXdzeGhqN2Zn Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550237320641&mibextid=dGKdO6 Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! Learn more about pain management treatments offered at our clinic: https://karmyclinic.com/

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all over the news with headlines promising that AI will replace all human workers or possibly even take over the world. Hype aside, how will AI impact pain research? Join me for a fascinating interview with Dr. Di Ieva, a neurosurgeon and computer scientist who is using AI to study chronic pain. If you have any questions for Dr. Karmy, feel free to email us at karmychronicpain@gmail.com Follow our social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karmychronicpain?igsh=cHZycXdzeGhqN2Zn Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550237320641&mibextid=dGKdO6 Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! Learn more about pain management treatments offered at our clinic: https://karmyclinic.com/

What is it like trying to discover new medication for chronic pain? Join Dr. Karmy for an interview with Dr. Chris Bladen, CEO of Zymedyne, a Calgary biotech start-up, to learn what it takes to bring a new medication for chronic pain to patients. Learn more about Zymedyne Theapeutics here: https://zymedyne.ca/ If you have any questions for Dr. Karmy, feel free to email us at karmychronicpain@gmail.com Follow our social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karmychronicpain?igsh=cHZycXdzeGhqN2Zn Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550237320641&mibextid=dGKdO6 Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! Learn more about pain management treatments offered at our clinic: https://karmyclinic.com/

Join Dr. Karmy for an interview with Dr. Warren Goldstein, a neurologist with extensive experience in headache management. In this episode, we will have an in-depth discussion about a new class of migraine medications that block CGRP neuropeptides. Are the risks worth the benefits? What about insurance coverage? Should you try this new class of medications? Find out. If you have any questions for Dr. Karmy, feel free to email us at karmychronicpain@gmail.com. Follow our social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karmychronicpain?igsh=cHZycXdzeGhqN2Zn Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550237320641&mibextid=dGKdO6 Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! Learn more about pain management treatments offered at our clinic: https://karmyclinic.com/

Traditionally, the Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) procedure for chronic back pain requires approximately six injections with 2-4 inch needles followed by the insertion of heated probes to burn the nerves that supply joints of the spine called facet joints. What if you could do all that without the need for injections or heated probes? An innovative Medtech company, Fusmobile took on that challenge and produced a device called Neurolyzer XR. Join me for an in-depth interview with Dr. Michael Gofeld who is the first doctor in Ontario to use Neurolyzer XR. Will Neurolyzer XR replace traditional RFA? Should you try it, now that it is available in Ontario? Find out. Learn more about HIFU and watch an animated explanation at: https://unikamed.com/non-invasive-hifu-treatment-for-low-back-pain/ If you have any questions for Dr Karmy, feel free to email us at karmychronicpain@gmail.com. Follow our social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karmychronicpain?igsh=cHZycXdzeGhqN2Zn Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550237320641&mibextid=dGKdO6 Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! Learn more about pain management treatments offered at our clinic: https://karmyclinic.com/

In this episode, join Dr. Karmy as he discusses lesser-known side effects of cortisone injections. If you have any questions for Dr Karmy, feel free to email us at karmychronicpain@gmail.com. Follow our social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karmychronicpain?igsh=cHZycXdzeGhqN2Zn Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550237320641&mibextid=dGKdO6 Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! Learn more about pain management treatments offered at our clinic: https://karmyclinic.com/

In this episode, Dr. Karmy will review everything known so far about the newest and first-in-class non-addictive pain medication, Journavx. Follow our social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karmychronicpain?igsh=cHZycXdzeGhqN2Zn Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550237320641&mibextid=dGKdO6 Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! Learn more about pain management treatments offered at our clinic: https://karmyclinic.com/

This episode describes Dr. Karmy's approach to patients with fibromyalgia. He delves into what are the treatments he finds the most helpful and the pros and cons of each approach. If you have any questions for Dr Karmy, feel free to email us at karmychronicpain@gmail.com. Follow our social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karmychronicpain?igsh=cHZycXdzeGhqN2Zn Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550237320641&mibextid=dGKdO6 Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! Learn more about pain management treatments offered at our clinic: https://karmyclinic.com/