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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 50: Unlocking Potential: The Power of Small Moves 16.04.2025 51:52

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 . In this episode of the Beyond Pain podcast, hosts Joe Gambino and Joe LaVacca welcome Britt Frank, a licensed therapist and author, who shares her journey from personal struggles with addiction...

Episode 49: How to Read Nutrition Labels: Key FACTS to Check on Every Food Package 10.04.2025 32:25

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 . In this episode of the Beyond Pain podcast, hosts Joe Gambino and Joe LaVacca explore the importance of nutrition awareness, focusing on food labels, ingredient lists, and building healthy habit...

Episode 48: Running Through Pain with Vikash Sharma 04.04.2025 39:47

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 Vikash Sharma, a physical therapist and owner of Perfect Stride Physical Therapy. The conversation e...

Episode 47: What Type of Knee Pain Do I Have? 26.03.2025 16:03

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 knee pain, focusing on patellofemoral pain and meniscus injuries. They d...

Episode 46: How to Diagnose and Manage Anterior Knee Pain 19.03.2025 25:27

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 delve into the complexities of knee pain, particularly focusing on anterior knee pain. They discuss the...

Episode 45: How to Ask this Sh*t? Bringing up Outside Stressors in Physical Therapy 12.03.2025 25:44

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 Dr. Joe LaVacca discuss the impact of outside stressors on pain management. They explore how to effectively communicate...

Episode 44: All Gas No Brakes? Knowing When to Push and Pull Back with Pain in Rehab 05.03.2025 21:26

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 Dr. Joseph LaVacca discuss the complexities of client motivation and pain management in rehabilitation. They explore the...

Episode 43: Can Warm Ups Be For Me? 26.02.2025 26:32

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 Paint podcast, hosts Joe Gambino and Joe LaVacca discuss the importance of warming up, particularly for individuals dealing with pain. They explore various...

Episode 42: Waste of Time or Worth the Time? Warm Ups and Cool Downs 19.02.2025 23:17

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 significance of warm-ups and cool downs in exercise routines. They emphasize that warm-ups shoul...

Episode 41: Lifting Barriers to Training with Ross Twanmoh 12.02.2025 34:08

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 Ross Twain, co-owner of CrossFit Union Square and owner of Lupo Barbell Club. The con...

Episode 40: Coffee, Deadlifts and Low Back Pain 05.02.2025 15:16

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 lower back pain, particularly in relation to deadlifting. They discuss common...

Episode 39: The 3 Mistakes You Are Making When Trying to Get Out of Pain 29.01.2025 26:41

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 three common mistakes people make when trying to manage pain. They emphasize the importance of not s...

Episode 38: Can We (Really) Sleep Wrong? 21.01.2025 28:40

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 LaVa reflect on their New Year experiences and set personal goals for 2025. They discuss strategies for startin...

Episode 37: Keep Your Goals Going 15.01.2025 15:56

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 Dr. Joe LaVacca discuss the importance of goal setting, especially as the new year approaches. They explore strategies...

Episode 36: Our Top 5 Takeaways from 2024 08.01.2025 47:28

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 LaVa discuss their experiences with fitness, patient care, and the importance of communication in healthcare. They s...

Episode 35: The Keys to Good Programming for Rehab and Training 18.12.2024 27:09

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 LaVa discuss various topics related to fitness programming, client training, and the importance of session duration...

Episode 34: Making Life Bigger with Gino Lazzaro 11.12.2024 47:32

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 Gino Lazzaro, a physiotherapist from Germany. The conversation begins with light-hearted banter abo...

Episode 33: "Whole-istic" Healing with Diana Zotos Florio 04.12.2024 49:40

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 Diana Zotos Florio, a physical therapist and yoga teacher. Diana shares her journey from personal tr...

Episode 32: Let's Talk About Necks 27.11.2024 30:38

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 neck pain, workout pain, and recovery strategies. They explore the importance of...

Episode 31: Does Having Pain Mean Needing Physical Therapy 20.11.2024 16:06

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 necessity of physical therapy for individuals experiencing pain. They explore the nuances of pai...

Episode 30: Birthdays and Training Intensities 13.11.2024 37:34

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 Paint Podcast, hosts Joe Gambino and Joe LaVacca celebrate Gambino's birthday and discuss various personal and fitness-related topics. They delve into...

Episode 29: Engaging the Process with Michael Ranfone 06.11.2024 50:26

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 performance coach Mike Ramphone. The conversation explores various themes including personal growth,...

Episode 28: Don't Steal the Struggle with Clayton Law 30.10.2024 58:08

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 Clayton Law, a health coach and marketing specialist. The conversation explores Clayton's journ...

Episode 27: Do You Really Need That MRI or X-Ray? 23.10.2024 29:34

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 important topic of when to consider getting an MRI for injuries. They explore the guidelines for...

Episode 26: Understanding Mobility and Flexibility 16.10.2024 26:23

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 differences between mobility and flexibility, how to evaluate the success of rehabilitation, and...