Circumventing the Power of Negative Thoughts with David Hanscom, M.D.

David Hanscom, M.D. is a board certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in complex spine problems in all areas of the spine. He has expertise in adult and pediatric spinal deformities such as scoliosis and kyphosis. A significant part of his practice is devoted to performing surgery on patients who have had multiple prior spine surgeries. He works for Swedish Neuroscience Specialists in Seattle, Washington with eight neurosurgeons and a physiatrist. Besides performing surgery, when it is called for, he advocates a comprehensive and effective program of pain reduction he labels DOCC (Defined, Organized, Comprehensive Care), which takes into account the Mind/Body Syndrome.

He’s the author of:

• Back in Control: A spine surgeon's roadmap out of chronic pain (Vertus Press 2017)

To learn more about the work of Dr. David Hanscom go to www.backincontrol.com.

Host: Justine Willis Toms     Interview Date: 4/13/2013       Program Number: C0265

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A full one-hour Flagship program on this subject is available for purchase and download:

Dealing with Chronic Pain with David Hanscom, M.D.