THE  PAIN PODCAST

EPISODE 63

The Hidden Connection Between Movement & Pain (CRPS & FND Explored)

Discover the hidden link between movement disorders and pain—and what it means for recovery.

EPISODE 62

Functional Neurological Disorder: What you weren't taught

How can healthcare professionals better diagnose and treat Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)? In this episode, Bart Van Buchem unpacks the evolution of FND, the role of physiotherapy, and the best multidisciplinary strategies for recovery.

EPISODE 61

Treating Pain: Why Patients Struggle To Make Lasting Change (and how to fix it)

Tim Beames & Bart Van Buchem discuss unlocking pain recovery through self-reflection, journaling, goal-setting, and trust-building to empower patients and create lasting change.

EPISODE 60

Unpacking nociplastic pain: Beyond damage, into perception

Explore nociplastic pain, its diagnosis, patient perspectives, cultural influences, and psychology in this insightful discussion with Bart Van Buchem & Tim Beames.

EPISODE 59

Debunking pain myths: How to counter harmful misinformation

Bart and Tim explore how we replace misinformation with accurate and helpful knowledge.

EPISODE 58

Why Quick Fixes Make Chronic Pain WORSE

Bart and Tim examine the pitfalls of a quick fix mentality to pain management and explain the  power of long-term strategies, active patient engagement, and building trust to support sustainable recovery.

EPISODE 57

Busted! Common myths about posture and pain.

Understand the complex relationship between pain and posture.

EPISODE 56

Why taking a break can boost recovery from chronic pain. 

This episode explores how therapy breaks benefit chronic pain management.

EPISODE 55

Time pressure in the clinic: how to do more in less time.

This episode explores strategies for managing time constraints in pain care, maximising efficiency without compromising quality. Learn practical tips for effective patient management under pressure.

EPISODE 54

What a load of sh*t! Marketing V misinformation in pain management.

Professor Cormac Ryan discusses Flipping Pain, a public health initiative revolutionising chronic pain education through key messages and lived experience perspectives.

EPISODE 53

Is surgery for pain a panacea or placebo? Things every clinician needs to know. 

Tim and Bart examine effectiveness, risks, and alternatives to surgical interventions for chronic pain.

EPISODE 52

How to prevent chronic pain after injury

This episode looks at early interventions to prevent chronic pain with Dr. Alison Sim. Discover strategies to reduce distress and improve patient outcomes.

EPISODE 51

You can't go wrong getting strong. Why this advice might be hindering patients' progress.

In this episodeTim and Bart will challenge your beliefs and expose the dangers of oversimplified, one-size-fits-all advice and shed light on the unethical practices of false promises.

EPISODE 50

Is uncertainty the missing key to pain relief?

Explore the unique role of uncertainty in pain management with pain specialist Mike Stewart. Learn professional strategies for clinicians and patients dealing with chronic pain.

EPISODE 49

The Mindset Shift: A new ecosystem for treating pain

Pain Consultant, Dr. Deepak Ravindran discusses innovative pain management: holistic approaches, nutrition & lifestyle medicine. Learn about MINDSET framework, ecosystem thinking, and bridging traditional and modern pain treatments.