The quiet art of building trust with patients in pain

Summary: Physical therapist Khadija Kane explains that treating patients in pain is really about treating their nervous systems. When people are in chronic pain, their bodies brace and feel scared. You can't just force them to do exercises; you have to make them feel safe first. This idea applies to healthcare workers, too. Hospitals are stressed out, and leaders need to act like calm music conductors. By creating a safe, steady environment, they help both patients and staff heal and work better together.

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