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EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 56 MIN

How Modern Movement is Hurting Us: The Orthopedic Surgeon Who Quit Surgery | Joshua John-Ram Schacter

from Everyday Ancestral with James Barry · host James Barry, Podcraft Alchemy, Joshua John-Ram Schacter

🎁Could You Be Missing The Most Nutrient-Dense Cuts? 👉 Get Your FREE Freedom Meats Guide: https://shop.eatpluck.com/pages/freedom-meats-guide 👈 How many unnecessary joint surgeries are happening today, and what can we do instead? Modern orthopedic systems often rush patients toward surgery while ignoring the deeper causes of joint pain like inflammation, poor movement patterns, and lifestyle habits. Joshua John-Ram Schacter, DO FAAOS is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and founder of Pinnacle Integrative Orthopedics who has performed over 15,000 surgeries. His perspective changed after witnessing the flaws in modern medicine, leading him to focus on regenerative medicine, functional medicine, and ancestral movement to help people heal joint pain and delay or avoid surgery. Key Insights: ✅ Many Joint Surgeries Are Performed Too Early ✅ Chronic Inflammation Damages Joint Healing ✅ Natural Movement Protects Joint Health ✅ Strength Training Preserves Muscle And Bone ✅ Regenerative Medicine Supports Joint Repair ✅ Mindset Influences Pain And Recovery Chapters: 00:00 Coming Up… 00:37 Why Joint Surgeries Are Increasing 02:42 Why Doctors Push Surgery 05:22 How Modern Life Causes Joint Pain 07:13 Inflammation And Processed Food Damage Joints 08:29 Listening To Pain Signals 10:21 Joshua Schacter’s Journey Into Orthopedics 13:04 Why Mindset Impacts Healing 15:32 How Dr Joshua Schacter’s Medical Career Changed 19:09 The Transactional Healthcare System 21:40 Foundations Of Longevity And Joint Health 23:52 One Ancestral Movement You Need 27:23 Movement Habits For Kids 30:27 Exercise That Protects Joints Long Term 36:41 Why Adventure And Nature Help The Brain 39:45 Why He Stopped Performing Surgery 40:49 Regenerative Medicine Alternatives 43:55 Rethinking Joint Replacement Surgery 48:12 The Power Of Mindset In Health 52:53 One Ancestral Habit That Needs To Return 54:36 Where To Find Joshua Schacter 👤 Guest Info: Pinnacle Integrative Orthopedics: https://pinnaclesportsmedicine.com/ Joshua Schacter IG: https://instagram.com/drjoshuaschacter Joshua Schacter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PinnacleOrthoWF Joshua Schacter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJoshuaSchacter Joshua Schacter TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@drjoshuaschacter Links & Resources 🎁Could You Be Missing The Most Nutrient-Dense Cuts? 👉 Get Your FREE Freedom Meats Guide: https://shop.eatpluck.com/pages/freedom-meats-guide 👈 🎁 Try Pluck Superfood Seasonings Get 20% off your first order with code EA20 at https://www.eatpluck.com — real flavor, real nutrients, no junk.

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