Episode 79 : Dr. Jason Busse – What If Spinal Procedures Aren’t the Answer for Chronic Back Pain?

Are common spinal procedures really helping chronic back pain?

In this episode of Pain Talk, Dr. Maureen Allen speaks with Dr. Jason Busse of McMaster University about new evidence suggesting many spine injections may offer little benefit for chronic pain.

They explore why chronic pain is different from acute pain, how the brain influences pain perception, and what alternative approaches may actually help.

This is a thoughtful, balanced conversation focused on evidence, patient experience, and expanding how we approach chronic pain care