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The Modern Pain Podcast

Modern Pain Care
Communication Skills
Pain Management
Physical Therapy
Physiotherapy
Manual Therapy
Improv
Mentorship
Evidence-Based Practice
Chronic Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Patient-Centered Care
Pain Science
Persistent Pain
Healthcare
Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy
Sleep
Motivational Interviewing
Patient Care
Pain Neuroscience Education
Pain Rehabilitation

The Modern Pain Podcast helps clinicians and patients better understand and treat pain. We bring clinicians, researchers, and patients together. Our focus is on returning the patient's voice back to healthcare. Brought to you by Modern Pain Care.

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Latest Episodes

What if the best thing you could bring to a complex pain case… is curiosity instead of certainty?In this episode, Mark Kargela sits down with physical therapist and pelvic health specialist Faith Stokes to explore what trauma-informed, psychologicall... more

What if biomechanics isn’t the reason your patients improve?

And what if your best “tool” isn’t a tool at all?

In this episode, I sit down with exercise physiologist Samuel Bulten to unpack the identity shift many clinicians face when persistent pa... more

What if the guideline isn’t wrong—but incomplete?

And what if your patient isn’t “non-compliant”—just complex?

In this episode, I’m joined by Joost Van Wijchen to explore the tension between clinical guidelines and the messy reality of practice. We... more

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Mindfulness for pain isn’t candles and breathing apps.

It’s measurable, mechanism-based analgesia.

In this episode, we break down what the neuroscience actually shows about mindfulness and pain modulation—and why it works through pathways completel... more

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Recent Guests

Joost Van Wijchen
Physiotherapist, educator, and clinical reasoning expert
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
Episode: Chronic Pain Care: When Guidelines Don’t Fit
Asaf Weissman
Clinician, pain researcher with over two decades in treating chronic pain
Clalete Health Services
Episode: Nociception vs Pain: Why Semantics Matter in Chronic Pain (Part 1)
Dr. Jim Eubanks
A physiatrist who emphasizes patient-centered spine care through evidence-informed approaches.
Episode: Chronic Back Pain? What ACTUALLY Helps Long-Term Recovery
Jim Eubanks
Physiatrist and spine specialist
Episode: The Back Pain Myths Making Recovery Harder (Part 1)
Richard McIlmoyle
Chiropractor from British Columbia
Episode: The Existential Crisis Every Manual Therapist Should Have
Bronnie Lennox Thompson
Occupational therapist, coach, mentor, and advocate for pain management
Episode: The Psychological Flexibility Clinicians Need (But Don't Have)
Joletta Belton
A former firefighter whose life was transformed by persistent pain.
Episode: From Fighting Pain to Living Well: Joletta Belton’s Shift
Tom Bowen
Chronic pain patient turned advocate and educator
Episode: Fighting Pain Made It Worse — Here's What Finally Worked
Matt Erb
Expert in mind-body integration and physical therapy
Episode: Whole Person Physical Therapy Is Here | Matt Erb on Mindbody Integration

Hosts

Mark Cardula
Host of the Modern Pain Podcast, an advocate for incorporating both clinical expertise and patient's voices in pain management discussions, Mark emphasizes a holistic approach to understanding chronic pain.
Mark Kargela
Co-host of the Modern Pain Podcast, focusing on patient-oriented discussions and innovative strategies in pain management, emphasizing psychological care.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 113 ratings
  • PT podcast

    Mark and Jarod provide great insight into everyday scenarios and topics physical therapists deal with on a daily basis. Very relatable!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AndyPT12
    United States3 years ago
  • There are a ton of good discussions that are relevant to daily practice.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Nick Rainey
    5 years ago
  • Amazing podcast

    This approach to pain is something that needs to be promoted in as many ways as humanly possible. Moving away from the bio medical model is the only hope to address the countless people living with persistent pain. Would recommend this podcast to everyone and anyone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gav#1983
    Australia5 years ago
  • Listen now!

    I love Mark’s heart for the patient story and experience. So many precious jewels of applicable tangible knowledge to take back to clinic. Keep up the great work Mark!

    -Amy from RestoringVenus.com

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amy/RestoringVenus
    United States7 years ago

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There is a notable focus on practical takeaways that listeners can implement in their professional practices.
Listeners appreciate the insightful, evidence-based discussions that challenge traditional pain management paradigms.
The combination of clinician and patient perspectives on chronic pain resonates with many, fostering a sense of community and shared understanding.

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Why Imaging Misses Chronic Pain: Structural vs Physiologic Thinking (Part 2)
Q: What technologies do you think will improve diagnosing chronic pain problems?
Future advancements will likely include better biological treatments and diagnostics that target the underlying physiological dimensions of chronic pain, which are currently overlooked.
Why Imaging Misses Chronic Pain: Structural vs Physiologic Thinking (Part 2)
Q: Why must we constantly exaggerate the importance of psychosocial issues to pain specifically instead of putting them in the rightful place?
Psychosocial issues are integral to how pain is experienced, but they should not overshadow the biological aspects that are crucial for understanding and treating pain.
Chronic Back Pain? What ACTUALLY Helps Long-Term Recovery
Q: What do you want every listener with back pain to know?
I really want people to know that there is hope and that most back pain can be an opportunity for us to learn new skills to better equip us for aging.
The Existential Crisis Every Manual Therapist Should Have
Q: Do you find yourself struggling with the notion of having to project certainty?
Yes, there's an internal struggle between wanting to provide certainty versus recognizing the limits of one's knowledge.
The Existential Crisis Every Manual Therapist Should Have
Q: How do you help students not completely shatter their foundation of what they learned?
It's a delicate process that involves laying out scenarios to reveal questions to ask, rather than dictating answers.

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What is The Modern Pain Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Content fed by a diverse range of topics primarily revolves around chronic pain management, neuroscience, and the psychological aspects of pain. Episodes navigate through techniques such as mindfulness, cognitive behavioral therapy, and patient-centric care, emphasizing the importance of understanding pain beyond a strictly biomedical perspective. Unique to this platform is the integration of clinicians, researchers, and patient stories, promoting a holistic understanding of pain and well-being while encouraging active engagement and empowerment among listeners. The dialogue often challenges traditional views on pain treatment, making it relevant not only for healthcare professionals but also for patients seeking meaningful insights into th... more

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1. The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSW
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1. Joost Van Wijchen
2. Asaf Weissman
3. Dr. Jim Eubanks
4. Jim Eubanks
5. Richard McIlmoyle
6. Bronnie Lennox Thompson
7. Joletta Belton
8. Tom Bowen

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