Chronic Pain Care: Why “Not Knowing” Makes You a Better Clinician

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, psychologically informed care actually looks like in practice. When patients present with persistent pain, grief, trauma, or complex comorbidities, rigid clinical labels and quick solutions often fail. Faith shares how clinicians can step back, regulate themselves, and create space for the patient’s story to guide care.This conversation dives into practical ways to show up more human, grounded, and effective when treating messy cases that don’t fit the textbook.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why you don’t need to be “the expert” in the roomHow clinician nervous system regulation changes patient outcomesWhat trauma-informed care actually looks like during treatmentHow curiosity improves clinical reasoning in complex pain casesWhy acknowledging a patient’s story can transform rehabilitationHow to integrate psychological awareness without abandoning physical treatmentIf you treat persistent pain, pelvic health conditions, or complex chronic cases, this conversation will change how you approach patient care.Subscribe for more conversations on modern pain care, clinical reasoning, and treating complexity.Explore the resources and programs mentioned in the links below.Link:SondermindComplex PTSD Book Holistically Treating Complex PTSD Book IG Post on Veterans  Stress and Suicide*********************************************************************📸 - Follow us on Instagram  -  https://www.instagram.com/modernpaincare/🐦 - Follow us on Twitter -  https://www.twitter.com/modernpaincare/🎙️ - Listen to our Podcast - https://www.modernpaincare.com____________________________________Modern Pain Care is a company dedicated to spreading evidence-based and person-centered information about pain, prevention, and overall fitness and wellness