Pain Is “Pay Attention I Need”: Exploring Trauma, Touch and Transformation with Rodger Duckworth

Send us Fan Mail In this episode , I sit down with good friend and colleague Rodger Duckworth and explore one of the most fascinating frontiers in pain medicine—the intersection of trauma, touch, physiology, psychology and healing. Rodger has spent more than three decades evolving from conventional physiotherapy into a practitioner integrating neuroscience, autonomic regulation, body psychotherapy, Somatic Experiencing, EMDR and much more. he is truly one of a kind and his thinking and treatment style reflects that personalised approach.  Some of these ideas may challenge your assumptions. Others may resonate deeply with your own experience. Drop a comment and let us know how this conversation felt to you.  **keywords** trauma, holistic health, somatic experiencing, PNIE, fascia, manual therapy, healing, pain management, integrative medicine **key topics** - The influence of trauma and past experiences on pain - The role of fascia and fascial therapy in healing - The connection between mind, body, and spirit in health - The importance of therapeutic relationship and trust - The concept of PNIE (psycho-neuro-immuno-endocrinology) and its relevance - The use of touch and neuroaffective touch in therapy - The impact of developmental trauma and early life experiences - The integration of Zen philosophy and mindfulness in healing - The evolving landscape of holistic and integrative medicine - Practical advice for clinicians working with complex trauma and pain **Chapters** 00:00 The Complexity of Pain 02:26 Roger Duckworth's Journey in Physiotherapy 06:28 Mind-Body Connection and Personal Healing 09:24 The Mind-Body Dualism Debate 11:33 Understanding the PNIE System 14:30 Somatic Experiencing and Its Relation to PNIE 20:01 Neuroaffective Touch and Therapeutic Touch 29:28 The Importance of Fascia in Health 35:48 Manual Therapy: Benefits and Limitations 41:49 Creating Safe Spaces for Survivors 50:23 The Influence of Zen Philosophy on Healing 55:47 Hope for the Future of Integrative Medicine Links: The Grange RD physio website: https://www.rdphysio.com/ **Disclaimer:** This podcast is for education and general information only and does not replace personalised medical advice. If you are experiencing ongoing pain or distress, please consult your healthcare professional.  Please provide a feedback and comments on the podcast and any questions that you may have. **If you enjoyed it please rate and leave a review on Spotify/Apple podcasts and tell a friend about this show.** The Pain Speak podcast is presented by Prof Deepak Ravindran, a NHS Consultant specialising in Pain and Lifestyle Medicine. Dr Ravindran is also the author of the book, 'The Pain Free Mindset' Get in touch: **Twitter**: @deepakravindra5 **Instagram**: drdeepakravindran **Website**: www.deepakravindran.co.uk Linktree: https://linktr.ee/DrDeepakRavindran Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drdeepakravindran5361 For Clinical Queries and consultations, please go to Berkshire Pain Clinic Order a copy of the Pain Free Mindset here For Season 1 and 3: Mixed and edited by Rob Cao at...