Still waiting for pain to become “chronic” before addressing psychosocial factors? That mindset is outdated. Psychologically informed care starts on day one. The real skill is guiding humans—not just managing tissues. Follow for strategies that help you lead through pain with confidence.
You’re not powerless to fix the system — you can lead change right where you are. In this episode, Mark Kargela walks you through 5 actionable steps any clinician can take now to transform how pain is treated in your community. What you’ll learn: • Why waiting for the system…
Rethinking pain changes outcomes. Treating tissues alone leaves people behind. In this clinician-focused conversation, Mark Kargela flips the script with Pete Moore (Pain Toolkit) to unpack what modern, human-centered pain care looks like in real clinics. You’ll learn: • Why a tissue-only approach misses 10–30% of cases—and what to do…
Physiotherapy isn’t just about temporary pain relief—it’s about building resilience, function, and meaningful lives. 💪 This commentary by Purcell & Langridge challenges us to move beyond outdated labels and passive treatments. Let’s lead the shift toward empowerment and movement optimism. Follow for more strategies to future-proof your practice.
What if stress intolerance—not just tissues—is shaping chronic pain? 🧠🔥 A 2023 review reveals how disrupted stress systems drive pain flares, fatigue, and brain fog. Instead of chasing temporary fixes, let’s focus on resilience, balance, and the human story. Follow for more strategies to guide your patients beyond short-term relief.
Early training often frames pain as a simple tissue problem—but real life shows us it’s far more complex. Many patients don’t fit the “fix the tissue” model, and that gap leaves both patients and clinicians struggling. Let’s rethink pain together—follow for more insights on modern pain care.
Pain care is broken. Too many people living with chronic conditions feel sidelined, waiting for someone else to fix them. It doesn’t have to be this way. On the Modern Pain Podcast, we explore how pain care can empower people to reengage with what matters most. Hosted by Mark Kargela,…
Pain care is broken. Too many people living with chronic conditions feel sidelined, waiting for someone else to fix them. It doesn’t have to be this way. On the Modern Pain Podcast, we explore how pain care can empower people to reengage with what matters most. Hosted by Mark Kargela,…
What happens when “fix me” fails—and you still hurt every day? Keith Meldrum shares how validation and willingness replaced a decades-long fight with pain to rebuild a meaningful life. What you’ll learn • Why pain is always biological—but rarely only biomedical • How stigma, dismissal, and “it’s in your head”…
The inner critic rarely disappears — but we can change how much power it has. In this clip, you’ll hear how self-blame, cultural beliefs, and silence can fuel suffering, and why support and perspective are key for breaking free from that cycle.
After years of battling pain and trying every treatment imaginable, nothing worked — until a surgeon’s belief and advice opened a new path. This story highlights the power of clinician support and how fresh perspectives can reshape recovery. Follow for more real-world lessons in pain care.
Chronic pain doesn’t just impact the body — it reshapes relationships. In this clip, you’ll hear how silence, assumptions, and unspoken needs can create distance, and how one difficult conversation opened the door to better communication. Follow for more insights on navigating the human side of pain care.
What if the goal isn’t to fix pain first, but to live with it? This story shows how values, psychology, and slow steps toward life expansion can transform recovery — even when pain doesn’t change right away. Follow for more insights on guiding patients toward meaningful living with pain.
Just like athletes need reps to master skills, clinicians need reflection to master communication. Being intentional with our words—and not just our hands—helps us build the right context for patient change. Follow for more strategies to grow your clinical “practice reps.” 📸 - Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/modernpaincare/ 🐦…
Many patients view pain as an enemy to defeat — but that mindset often backfires. In this clip, we explore how the “war on pain” mentality shapes recovery and why shifting the narrative matters. Follow for more insights on guiding patients through complex pain journeys.
As clinicians, it’s easy to feel like every encounter has to be life-changing—but that pressure only burns us out. Growth comes from giving ourselves grace, knowing every skill takes time, and accepting that not every conversation will land perfectly. Follow for more reflections on sustaining yourself in complex care. Get…
When pain makes life small, fighting harder isn’t always the answer. Former firefighter Joletta Belton shares how she stopped “going to war” with pain and rebuilt a bigger life around it.  What you’ll learn: • Why the “fix pain first, live later” plan keeps people stuck • How acceptance/willingness…
From this week's Pain Practice OS Coaching Call Clinicians often feel pressure to “steer” an encounter toward a set plan—but real progress comes when patients lead. By creating choice points and exploring beliefs without force, we empower people to move toward their values. Follow for more insights on guiding complex…
That inner critic shows up for every clinician—but it doesn’t have to drive the session. With acceptance and self-compassion, we can acknowledge those voices, soften the pressure, and still give our best effort in every encounter. Follow for more tools to manage the mental load of complex care. 📸 -…
Compassion isn’t just being nice—it’s a dynamic, context-driven skill. It involves awareness, motivation, and action… but how you act depends entirely on the clinical moment. Great clinicians don’t just feel compassion—they practice it. Follow for more tools that strengthen your clinical presence.
Compassion isn’t just being nice—it’s a dynamic, context-driven skill. It involves awareness, motivation, and action… but how you act depends entirely on the clinical moment. Great clinicians don’t just feel compassion—they practice it. Follow for more tools that strengthen your clinical presence.
Many clinicians (and patients) believe self-compassion makes us soft—but that’s a myth. Research shows it actually enhances motivation and leads to healthier, longer-term behavior change. Unlike fear-based self-criticism, self-compassion fuels care, not anxiety.
Patients know when it’s real. When you deeply care about them—not just for them—they’re more likely to engage in their own healing. This level of compassionate care can’t be scripted… it has to be cultivated. Follow @modernpainpodcast for more insights on building clinical presence that actually lands.
