Episode 45: More Than Muscles: How Beliefs and Life Stories Affect Pain

Episode 45: More Than Muscles: How Beliefs and Life Stories Affect Pain   In this episode, we cover:   What if your pain isn’t just physical, but also philosophical? Dr. Joe LaVacca joins Dr. Cindy for a powerful conversation about how our beliefs, fears, and life experiences shape our healing. As a physical therapist and movement expert, Joe challenges outdated models of care and explains why understanding your story is essential to feeling better. From redefining pain to breaking fitness myths, he unpacks the science and psychology of recovery and why progress isn’t always linear. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your health journey, this episode will help you rethink what’s possible and rediscover your own capacity for healing.   (5:00) Misconceptions about physical therapy. (6:00) Differentiating between normal pain and suffering.  (10:00) Changing our language and mental state to manifest a healthier lifestyle.  (19:00) Identifying pain may be more of a threat than damage to the body.  (21:00) Maybe we need emotional therapists more than physical therapists.  (24:00) How do physical therapists stay healthy? (36:00) Rapid-fire questions   Dr. Cindy’s Socials: https://linktr.ee/drcindyspeaks   Dr. Cindy’s Partners: Professional Health Products: http://www.phpltd.com Stopain Clinical: https://www.stopainclinical.com/ Infinedi: https://infinedi.net/   About Joe LaVacca Joe started Strength in Motion in 2017, which is located in NYC’s Flatiron District. Joe’s passion is rooted in a strong desire to help those with persistent pain make sense of their experience while moving forward towards the life they know they can live.     Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, Strength Coach, Functional Range Conditioning/Release/Assessment Certified, Kinstretch® Instructor, National and International Educator.    Follow Joe Instagram Website   Follow, rate, and review Dr. Cindy on Apple and Spotify! If you love Dr. Cindy's episodes, here's how to follow her so you never miss one!   For Apple, click the “Follow” button at the top of the page on the right.  For Spotify, click the “Follow” button below Dr. Cindy’s show tile.   Questions about her content? Please visit Dr. Cindy’s disclaimer at the bottom of the page. www.drcindyspeaks.com/podcast  For Apple, click the “Follow” button at the top of the page on the right.  For Spotify, click the “Follow” button below Dr. Cindy’s show tile.   Questions about her content? Please visit Dr. Cindy’s disclaimer at the bottom of the page. www.drcindyspeaks.com/podcast