Nick Lackey Discusses HRV Biofeedback and Pain

In this episode, Nick Lackey joins Matt to discuss the nature of pain and its relationship to heart rate variability and the nervous system. We also explore the exciting potential of HRV Biofeedback to help people to alleviate their pain.  Nicholas Seth Lackey, MA BCB, is a doctoral student in clinical psychology specializing in healthpsychology at Alliant International University. ​ With a focus on understanding and improving mental health, Nicholas has gained extensive clinical experience in various settings, conducting assessments and providing evidence-based therapy to individuals of all ages. His research contributions include studies on the psychophysiological effects of Heart-Rate Variability Biofeedback and meta-analyses on topics such as substance abuse and late-life depression. ​ Nicholas is also actively involved in teaching and service, serving as a graduate statistics tutor and holding leadership positions in student organizations. With his dedication to the field and commitment to making a difference, Nicholas is poised to become a valuable asset in the realm of psychology. [email protected] DGBI review in Dr. G's Lab: Freeman, K. R., Lackey, N. S., Ferdousin, V., Fathi, M., Clarke, D. F., Mathias, M. S., Wynveen, R., Weiss, L., & Gevirtz, R. N. (2023). A Topical Review of Heart Rate Variability (HRVB) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Pediatric Disorders of Gut Brain Interaction. Clinical Practice in Pediatric Psychology, 11(4), 395-407. https://doi.org/10.1037/cpp0000506   Inconsistency of brain regions across Central Sensitivity Syndromes: Walitt, B.; Ceko, M.; Gracely, J. L.; Gracely, R. H. Neuroimaging of Central Sensitivity Syndromes: Key Insights from the Scientific Literature. Curr Rheumatol Rev 2016, 12 (1), 55-87. DOI: 10.2174/1573397112666151231111104.   Current IASP definitions: Raja, S. N.; Carr, D. B.; Cohen, M.; Finnerup, N. B.; Flor, H.; Gibson, S.; Keefe, F. J.; Mogil, J. S.; Ringkamp, M.; Sluka, K. A.; et al. The revised International Association for the Study of Pain definition of pain: concepts, challenges, and compromises. Pain 2020, 161 (9), 1976-1982. DOI: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000001939.   CBT for Chronic Pain Neuroimaging: Bao, S.; Qiao, M.; Lu, Y.; Jiang, Y. Neuroimaging Mechanism of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Pain Management. Pain Res Manag 2022, 2022, 6266619. DOI: 10.1155/2022/6266619.   No difference on 24-hour HRV on low/high CSI: Mikkonen, J.; Kupari, S.; Tarvainen, M.; Neblett, R.; Airaksinen, O.; Luomajoki, H.; Leinonen, V. To what degree patient-reported symptoms of central sensitization, kinesiophobia, disability, sleep, and life quality associated with 24-h heart rate variability and actigraphy measurements? Pain Pract 2024, 24 (4), 609-619. DOI: 10.1111/papr.13331.