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In this episode of the Modern Pain Podcast, host Mark Kargela is joined by Mathilde Kehler to explore the transformative shift from a 'fixer' to a 'coach' in helping patients manage chronic pain. They delve into the importance of positioning the patient as the main character, focusing on their goals,…

If we stop to take time to listen and get to know the unique person we often learn a lot.

It's vital that people in pain learn the roles our thoughts and feelings have on pain as it can unlock huge potential for change and improvement in their lives

In this episode of The Modern Pain Podcast, host Mark Kargela interviews Trevor Barker, a remarkable individual who transitioned from battling chronic pain with a medicalized approach to living well despite the pain. Trevor shares his compelling journey from relying on heavy medications and invasive treatments to embracing a holistic…

In this episode of the Modern Pain Podcast, host Mark Kargela discusses the philosophy of science as it pertains to pain research with philosophers Rani Lill Anjum and Elena Rocca. The conversation revolves around their book, which critiques traditional scientific approaches and emphasizes the importance of understanding philosophical biases in…

When dealing with complex conditions such as POTS and its related conditions it is ok to say I don't know

When facing complex conditions that are new to us we can choose humility instead of coming across invalidating

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In this episode of the Modern Pain Podcast, host Mark Kargela sits down with Emily Rich, an occupational therapist and POTS specialist, to discuss Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and related conditions like Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. Emily shares her personal journey with POTS, her PhD…

Too many people are not given validation for the horrible experiences they have

We must recognize that our bias doesn't always fit the person in front of us

When we don't understand the complexity it's easier to blame the person than to seek understanding

Long Covid dot Physio will give you the resources you need to better manage and understand people going through long covid

In this episode of the Modern Pain Podcast, host Mark Kargela sits down with clinician and long COVID experiencer, Daria Oller. Daria shares her journey from contracting COVID-19 in March 2020 to becoming an advocate for education and understanding about long COVID. This discussion delves into the complexities of treating…

Bringing the patients thoughts, concerns, anxieties explicitly into the encounter is a MUST if we are going to dose our exercises effectively. The dose is bio-psycho-social too.

We need to be able to sell our solution to chronic joint pain. All the evidence in the world cannot overcome a patient who doesn't buy-in. Check out the latest pod on @ModernPainPodcast

Exercise and exposure-based interventions are often much more effective when patient values are the focus and the WHY

In this episode of the Modern Pain Podcast, host Mark Kargela dives into the complex relationship between exercise and pain management. He explores traditional beliefs about exercise, discusses graded exposure and graded activity techniques, and emphasizes the importance of personalized, patient-centered approaches. Mark highlights the need to tailor exercise to…

In this episode, we explore the critical role of empathy in clinical settings. As a clinician, acknowledging a patient's pain by simply listening and validating their feelings can be profoundly impactful. Learn the importance of saying 'I hear you' and offering sincere apologies to foster a deeper connection and support…

In this episode, we welcome Paul, a former massage therapist turned scientific writer, who shares his journey from clinical practice to founding the PainScience.com website. Paul discusses the evolution of his career, the challenges of transitioning to science writing, and the importance of maintaining ethical standards in a field often…

Traditional healthcare is failing people in chronic pain. We need professionals who are versed in the complexity of pain to step up and cross boundaries to better help our patients in pain

If you want to get on the fast track to growth in your practice you need to find good mentors or supervisors. They will help you avoid the mistakes they made and get you on a great path.

Mark welcomes pain coaching expert Richmond Stace to discuss his journey from nursing to becoming a pioneer in pain coaching. Richmond shares his multidisciplinary background, touching on the psychological and physical aspects of dealing with chronic pain. They talk about the importance of connecting with patients, understanding their beliefs, and…

You can still create value to a patient when natural history is working in your favor. Would you rather a patient hang out with you or a surgeon while natural history is doing its thing?