Treating Pain is a Failing Strategy - Fix the Movement Pattern!
Episode 140 of the The Acupuncture Outsider Podcast podcast, hosted by Dr. Richard Hazel, Doctor of Acupuncture, Licensed Acupuncturist, titled "Treating Pain is a Failing Strategy - Fix the Movement Pattern!" was published on December 14, 2025 and runs 29 minutes.
December 14, 2025 ·29m · The Acupuncture Outsider Podcast
Summary
Most acupuncturists can treat pain. But the pain comes back. We need to stop obsessing about disc bulges and MRIs and start looking at the actual mechanical problem that is leading to pain. Fix what's tight then strengthen what's inhibited and then retrain the movement pattern. Janda already did the hard work and most are just ignoring it and treating the site of pain. Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podia.com BLACKFRIDAY20 at checkout for 20% off until the end of the year.
Episode Description
Most acupuncturists can treat pain. But the pain comes back.
We need to stop obsessing about disc bulges and MRIs and start looking at the actual mechanical problem that is leading to pain.
Fix what's tight then strengthen what's inhibited and then retrain the movement pattern.
Janda already did the hard work and most are just ignoring it and treating the site of pain.
Online Courses: https://richardhazel.podia.com
BLACKFRIDAY20 at checkout for 20% off until the end of the year.
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