The Kentucky Pain Reversal Show

Welcome to the Kentucky Pain Reversal Show. In today’s episode, we take a step back to examine the broader chronic pain and opioid landscape in Kentucky. Chronic pain has become not just an individual struggle, but part of a larger story shaped by medical, cultural, and economic forces. We’ll explore how the current system of pain management closely tied to long-term medication use developed, where it stands today, and what’s often missing from the conversation about real solutions. Joined by...

Welcome to another episode of The Kentucky Pain Reversal Show! Today, we're tackling a crucial and often misunderstood phase of the pain journey: those first weeks and months after an injury, when frustration can quickly build as pain lingers despite “doing all the right things.” Your host and expert Dr. Ajith Nair explains why early pain care sometimes misses the mark. Together, they unpack how timing, biology, and the nervous system play pivotal roles in whether pain resolves or becomes chr...

Welcome to the Kentucky Pain Reversal Show, where science, compassion, and real solutions unite to change the way pain is treated across Kentucky. In our very first episode, host Dr. Ajith Nair – a board-certified anesthesiologist and fellowship-trained interventional pain specialist with over 33 years of experience – explores the heart of Kentucky’s pain crisis. From the opioid epidemic’s devastating toll to the frustrating cycle of prescriptions and repeat surgeries, we dive into why Kentuc...