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The Beyond Pain Podcast

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Struggling with pain? Does it affect your workouts, golf game, plans for your next half marathon? Join The Joe's, two physical therapists, as they discuss navigating and overcoming pain so you can move beyond it and get back to the activities you love most. Whether you're recovering from an injury, dealing with chronic pain, or want to reduce the likelihood of injury tune into The Beyond Pain podcast for pain education, mobility, self-care tips, and stories of those who have been in your shoes before and their journey beyond pain.

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Episode 75: Are Your Glutes Really ‘Not Firing’? Debunking Muscle Activation Myths in Pain & Strength Training 27.11.2025 26:22

Send us Fan Mail Send us a text DM Us! We love chatting with our audience, please feel free to do so on Instagram and say what's up! Joe Gambino Joe LaVacca Want to work with us? Apply here ! Watch on YouTube here . Summary In this episode of the Beyond Pain podcast, hosts Joe Gambino and Joe LaVacca discuss the complexities of muscle activation, particularly in the context of pain and rehabi...

Episode 74: The Core Stability Myth: Why a Strong Core Isn’t the Cure for Back Pain 13.11.2025 19:59

Send us Fan Mail DM Us! We love chatting with our audience, please feel free to do so on Instagram and say what's up! Joe Gambino Joe LaVacca Want to work with us? Apply here ! Watch on YouTube here . Summary In this episode of the Beyond Pain podcast, Joe LaVacca discusses the common misconception that poor core stability is the primary cause of low back pain. He emphasizes the need to shif...

Episode 73: From Stuck to Steady: Setting Expectations & Building a Plan for Chronic Pain 07.11.2025 28:04

Send us Fan Mail DM Us! We love chatting with our audience, please feel free to do so on Instagram and say what's up! Joe Gambino Joe LaVacca Want to work with us? Apply here ! Watch on YouTube here . Summary In this episode of the Beyond Pain podcast, hosts Joe Gambino and Joe LaVacca discuss the importance of setting realistic expectations in physical therapy. They explore how social media...

Episode 72: Rewiring the Pain Response: How the Brain, Body, and Mind Work Together 23.10.2025 14:44

Send us Fan Mail DM Us! We love chatting with our audience, please feel free to do so on Instagram and say what's up! Joe Gambino Joe LaVacca Want to work with us? Apply here ! Watch on YouTube here . Summary In this episode of the Beyond Pain podcast, hosts Joe Gambino and Joe LaVacca delve into the complex nature of pain, emphasizing the mind-body connection and the importance of compassion...

Episode 71: Lifting Heavy With Chronic Pain: How to Train Hard, Stay Safe, and Ditch Fear in the Gym 16.10.2025 23:27

Send us Fan Mail DM Us! We love chatting with our audience, please feel free to do so on Instagram and say what's up! Joe Gambino Joe LaVacca Want to work with us? Apply here ! Watch on YouTube here . Summary In this episode of the Beyond Pain podcast, hosts Joe Gambino and Joe LaVacca discuss the importance of heavy lifting and strength training in fitness. They address common concerns from...

Episode 70: Stop the Setbacks: PT Tools to Handle Flare-Ups & Get Moving Again 02.10.2025 38:29

Send us Fan Mail DM Us! We love chatting with our audience, please feel free to do so on Instagram and say what's up! Joe Gambino Joe LaVacca Want to work with us? Apply here ! Watch on YouTube here . Summary In this episode of the Beyond Pain podcast, hosts Joe Gambino and Joe LaVacca delve into the complexities of flare-ups and the psychological barriers that can hinder recovery, such as ki...

Epsiode 69: Beyond 6 Months: Evidence-Based ACL Rehab Strategies for PTs and Patients with Steph Allen 25.09.2025 52:02

Send us Fan Mail DM Us! We love chatting with our audience, please feel free to do so on Instagram and say what's up! Joe Gambino Joe LaVacca Want to work with us? Apply here ! Watch on YouTube here . Summary In this episode of the Beyond Pain podcast, hosts Joe Gambino and Joe LaVacca welcome physical therapist Steph Allen, founder of ACL Resolve. They discuss the intricacies of ACL rehabili...

Episode 68: Simplifying Assessments for Chronic Pain: Practical Strategies for PTs and Patients 17.09.2025 31:57

Send us Fan Mail DM Us! We love chatting with our audience, please feel free to do so on Instagram and say what's up! Joe Gambino Joe LaVacca Want to work with us? Apply here ! Watch on YouTube here . Summary In this episode of the Beyond Pain podcast, hosts Joe Gambino and Joe LaVacca discuss the evolution of assessment processes in physical therapy, emphasizing the importance of understandi...

Episode 67: Is That Click Dangerous? Understanding Joint Noises, Pain, and Building the Right Rehab Team 10.09.2025 33:01

Send us Fan Mail Send us a text DM Us! We love chatting with our audience, please feel free to do so on Instagram and say what's up! Joe Gambino Joe LaVacca Want to work with us? Apply here ! Watch on YouTube here . Summary: In this episode of the Beyond Pain podcast, hosts Joe Gambino and Joe LaVacca discuss the common phenomenon of body sounds, such as popping and clicking, and how they rel...

Episode 66: Programming Around Pain with Justin Farnsworth 06.08.2025 45:44

Send us Fan Mail DM Us! We love chatting with our audience, please feel free to do so on Instagram and say what's up! Joe Gambino Joe LaVacca Want to work with us? Apply here ! Watch on YouTube here . Summary In this episode of the Beyond Pain podcast, Joe Gambino interviews Justin Farnsworth, a seasoned physical therapist and educator. They discuss the intersection of rehabilitation and trai...

Episode 65: Still Can’t Bench Without Shoulder Pain? Here’s Why (And What to Do About It) 30.07.2025 23:19

Send us Fan Mail Send us a text DM Us! We love chatting with our audience, please feel free to do so on Instagram and say what's up! Joe Gambino Joe LaVacca Want to work with us? Apply here ! Watch on YouTube here . Summary In this episode of the Beyond Pain podcast, hosts Joe Gambino and Joe LaVacca discuss a range of topics, starting with a humorous take on a recent Coldplay concert inciden...

Episode 64: Don’t Burn Out Before the Finish Line: Planning Races Around Pain and Performance 23.07.2025 25:44

Send us Fan Mail Send us a text DM Us! We love chatting with our audience, please feel free to do so on Instagram and say what's up! Joe Gambino Joe LaVacca Want to work with us? Apply here ! Watch on YouTube here . Summary In this episode, Joe Gambino and Joe LaVacca discuss various training strategies for clients preparing for races, the concept of peaking in performance, and the importance...

Episode 63: Training Is Healthcare: Building Resilience Beyond Pain with Katie Dabrowski 16.07.2025 52:27

Send us Fan Mail DM Us! We love chatting with our audience, please feel free to do so on Instagram and say what's up! Joe Gambino Joe LaVacca Want to work with us? Apply here ! Watch on YouTube here . Summary: In this episode of the Beyond Pain podcast, Joe LaVacca speaks with Katie Dabrowski, a physical therapist and director of rehab at Old Bull Florida. They discuss Katie's journey t...

Episode 62: The Real Reason You’re Still in Pain: Language, Labels, and Low Expectations 10.07.2025 22:56

Send us Fan Mail DM Us! We love chatting with our audience, please feel free to do so on Instagram and say what's up! Joe Gambino Joe LaVacca Want to work with us? Apply here ! Watch on YouTube here . Summary In this episode of the Beyond Pain podcast, hosts Joe Gambino and Joe LaVacca discuss the impact of medical advice on pain management and the importance of understanding how the body ada...

Episode 61: Stop Chasing Your 20 Year-Old Self: Rehab, Identity & Chronic Pain 02.07.2025 25:24

Send us Fan Mail DM Us! We love chatting with our audience, please feel free to do so on Instagram and say what's up! Joe Gambino Joe LaVacca Want to work with us? Apply here ! Watch on YouTube here . Summary In this episode of the Beyond Pain podcast, hosts Joe Gambino and Joe LaVacca discuss the challenges clients face when comparing themselves to their younger selves during rehabilitation....

Episode 60: Busted or Backed? Breaking Down the Top 10 Rehab Beliefs 25.06.2025 47:30

Send us Fan Mail DM Us! We love chatting with our audience, please feel free to do so on Instagram and say what's up! Joe Gambino Joe LaVacca Want to work with us? Apply here ! Watch on YouTube here . Summary In this episode of the Beyond Pain podcast, hosts Joe Gambino and Joe LaVacca explore various fitness myths and realities, discussing topics such as the importance of prioritizing health...

Episode 59: Surgery vs. Rehab: What’s the Best Choice for You? 19.06.2025 21:55

Send us Fan Mail Send us a text DM Us! We love chatting with our audience, please feel free to do so on Instagram and say what's up! Joe Gambino Joe LaVacca Want to work with us? Apply here ! Watch on YouTube here . Summary In this episode of the Beyond Pain podcast, hosts Joe Gambino and Joe LaVacca delve into the complexities of ACL and Achilles injuries, discussing the growing trend of non...

Episode 58: Elon vs Trump, PT vs Chiro - How to Navigate Disagreement in Healthcare 11.06.2025 27:07

Send us Fan Mail DM Us! We love chatting with our audience, please feel free to do so on Instagram and say what's up! Joe Gambino Joe LaVacca Want to work with us? Apply here ! Watch on YouTube here . Summary In this episode of the Beyond Pain podcast, hosts Joe Gambino and Joe LaVacca discuss the complexities of disagreements in rehabilitation settings. They explore how communication can br...

Episode 57: Tech in PT, Friend or Foe? 04.06.2025 26:19

Send us Fan Mail DM Us! We love chatting with our audience, please feel free to do so on Instagram and say what's up! Joe Gambino Joe LaVacca Want to work with us? Apply here ! Watch on YouTube here . Summary In this episode of the Beyond Pain podcast, hosts Joe Gambino and Joe LaVacca discuss the evolution of technology in physical therapy, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. T...

Episode 56: Where We Have Been, and Where is PT Going? 28.05.2025 31:40

Send us Fan Mail Send us a text DM Us! We love chatting with our audience, please feel free to do so on Instagram and say what's up! Joe Gambino Joe LaVacca Want to work with us? Apply here ! Watch on YouTube here . Summary In this episode of the Beyond Pain podcast, hosts Joe Gambino and Joe LaVacca reflect on their journeys in physical therapy, discussing their early experiences in school,...

Episode 55: "The Achilles Heel" - Risks and Reality of Sports Injuries 21.05.2025 33:11

Send us Fan Mail DM Us! We love chatting with our audience, please feel free to do so on Instagram and say what's up! Joe Gambino Joe LaVacca Want to work with us? Apply here ! Watch on YouTube here . Summary: In this episode of the Beyond Pain podcast, hosts Joe Gambino and Joe Lavaca discuss various aspects of injury prevention, focusing on the recent Achilles injury of NBA player Jason Ta...

Episode 54: The Return of Fear and Uncertainty in the Rehab Process 14.05.2025 38:04

Send us Fan Mail DM Us! We love chatting with our audience, please feel free to do so on Instagram and say what's up! Joe Gambino Joe LaVacca Want to work with us? Apply here ! Watch on YouTube here . Summary In this episode of the Beyond Pain podcast, hosts Joe Gambino and Joe LaVacca discuss the complexities of managing pain flare-ups in clients, the importance of setting expectations, and...

Episode 53: Understanding and Working with Elbow Pain 07.05.2025 27:46

Send us Fan Mail DM Us! We love chatting with our audience, please feel free to do so on Instagram and say what's up! Joe Gambino Joe LaVacca Want to work with us? Apply here ! Watch on YouTube here . Summary: In this episode of the Beyond Pain podcast, hosts Joe Gambino and Joe LaVacca discuss various aspects of elbow pain, including common issues like medial and lateral epicondylitis, the i...

Episode 52: What Do We Need to do To Get Out of Pain? 30.04.2025 20:44

Send us Fan Mail DM Us! We love chatting with our audience, please feel free to do so on Instagram and say what's up! Joe Gambino Joe LaVacca Want to work with us? Apply here ! Watch on YouTube here . Summary: In this episode of the Beyond Pain podcast, hosts Joe Gambino and Joe LaVacca celebrate their one-year anniversary by reflecting on their journey and discussing various aspects of pain...

Episode 51: Navigating Injury Recovery with Dan Pope 23.04.2025 53:02

Send us Fan Mail Send us a text DM Us! We love chatting with our audience, please feel free to do so on Instagram and say what's up! Joe Gambino Joe LaVacca Want to work with us? Apply here ! Watch on YouTube here . Summary: In this episode of the Beyond Pain podcast, hosts Joe Gambino and Joe LaVacca welcome Dan Pope, a physical therapist with a rich background in sports and injury recovery....