Episode 10: Cervicogenic Headaches, Nerve Blocks and the Birth of Chronic Pain Medicine in Ontario Part 1

Chronic Pain Chronicles with Dr Karmy

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There was a time in Ontario when chronic pain patients who didn’t respond to physiotherapy or surgery were often given only basic advice to exercise or referred to a psychologist or psychiatrist to ensure they weren’t suffering from depression. But then, Dr. Peter Rothbart changed everything by founding the first community-based chronic pain clinic in the province.

In this episode, I interview Dr. Howard Jacobs, who, alongside Dr. Rothbart, played a pivotal role in creating the field of chronic pain management in Ontario. Together, they revolutionized the way chronic pain is treated, paving the way for modern pain management practices.

Ever wonder what it takes to create an entirely new medical field? Join Dr Karmy to find out.
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Chapter

1. Episode 10: Cervicogenic Headaches, Nerve Blocks and the Birth of Chronic Pain Medicine in Ontario Part 1 (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Dr Howard Jacobs and the Innovation of Pain Management along side Dr Peter Rothbart in Canada Through The Establishment of Cervicogenic Headaches by Dr Nikoli Bogduk (00:00:36)

3. Do Accessory Nerve Blocks Help with Headaches? (00:24:58)

4. Dr Peter Rothbart and Dr Howard Jacobs Introducing Nerve Blocks To Ontario - History of the Landscape of Pain Management in Ontario, Involvement of U of T Professors (00:30:13)

5. Dr Karmy’s Final Thoughts (00:34:54)