Sassan Hassassian, MD

Pain Decoded: From Supplements to Surgery and Everything in Between

Health EN ↓ 12 episodes

Chronic pain shouldn’t be a life sentence. Join to see how Dr. Sassan Hassassian decodes the complex world of pain management. Based on the acclaimed book "Pain Decoded," this podcast bridges the gap between medical jargon and real-world relief. From the "Chemical Soup" of our nerves to the "Traffic Light System" of activity, Dr. Hassassian provides the "view from the chair" to help you navigate supplements, physical therapy, and surgery. Learn to master your signals, understand your body, and reclaim your life. New chapters released weekly.

Author

Sassan Hassassian, MD

Episodes

The Zombie Pill 30.06.2026 14:26

Based on a part of the book Pain Decoded: Demystifying pain from supplements to surgery and everything. www. PainDecodeBook.com www.amazon.com/author/drhassassian

Epilepsy Pill for Pain! 14.06.2026 11:44

Based on a part of the book Pain Decoded: Demystifying pain from supplements to surgery and everything. www. PainDecodeBook.com www.amazon.com/author/drhassassian

The Tylenol Mistake 03.06.2026 13:12

www. PainDecodedBook.com www.amazon.com/author/drhassassian

Pain is Inevitable But Suffering is Optional 06.05.2026 12:08

Based on a part of the book Pain Decoded: Demystifying pain from supplements to surgery and everything in between written by Dr. Sassan Hassassian. www. PainDecodeBook.com www.amazon.com/author/drhassassian

Snake oil or science? 5 supplements that actually work 28.04.2026 14:24

How your diet is feeding your pain 10.04.2026 15:15

The Traffic Light System of Decoding Pain 03.04.2026 13:44

The Truth Serum! 27.03.2026 15:28

How to find the source of the signal in pain management. Based on a part of the book Pain Decoded: Demystifying pain from supplements to surgery and everything in between written by Dr. Sassan Hassassian. www. PainDecodeBook.com www.amazon.com/author/drhassassian

The Truth Serum. How Doctors Find the Real Source of Pain. 16.03.2026 15:28

Why MRI Might Be Lying to You! 03.03.2026 13:37

Based on a part of chapter 3 of the book Pain Decoded: Demystifying pain from supplements to surgery and everything in between. www. PainDecodeBook.com

The Chemical Soup & The Brain 20.02.2026 12:22

f your nerves are the hardware, the fluid they swim in is the environment. Dr. Hassassian introduces the "Chemical Soup"—the microscopic inflammation that acts like acid on your nerve endings, lowering your pain threshold. We also meet the "Glial Cells," the sound engineers of your spinal cord that can crank the volume of your pain to a ten. This episode explores the Biopsychos...

Why you still hurt after an injury heals 18.02.2026 13:15

Why does it still hurt long after the injury has healed? In this episode, we decode the fundamental difference between "Hardware" (nociceptive) pain and "Software" (neuropathic) pain. Using the stories of "Construction Carl" and "Fibro Sarah," Dr. Hassassian explains how the body’s alarm system can get stuck in the "on" position, leading to Central Sensitization. Understand how your brain—not just...