EPISODE · Mar 1, 2026 · 39 MIN
Chronic Pain: When Biomechanics Isn’t the Answer
from The Modern Pain Podcast · host Mark Kargela
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 pain doesn’t respond to traditional care.We discuss:Why biomechanics has a weaker link to pain than we were taughtThe ego trap of being the “fixer” in the roomHow ACT and psychologically informed care change clinical conversationsThe tension between objective measures and meaningful life changeWhy therapeutic alliance may matter more than your techniqueHow rural practice highlights the limits of biomedical narrativesIf you’ve ever felt unsettled leaving school confident—only to feel lost with persistent pain cases—this conversation will help you recalibrate.If you’re ready to build confidence with complex pain, subscribe for weekly episodes.*********************************************************************📸 - 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
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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 pain doesn’t respond to traditional care. We discuss: Why biomechanics has a weaker link to pain than we were taughtThe ego trap of being the “fixer” in the roomHow ACT and psychologically informed care change clinical conversationsThe tension between...
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