St. Louis Pain Expert Podcast
The St. Louis Pain Expert Podcast is for people age 40 & above who suffer from chronic, nagging aches & pains and want to learn how to GET RELIEF NATURALLY, without medications, injections, or surgery. Each episode is designed to help you better UNDERSTAND your pain, give you the INFORMATION you need to recover, the PEACE OF MIND of knowing that you're not alone, and the HOPE that lasting relief from chronic pain is possible! If you or someone you love suffers from chronic pain, make sure to SUBSCRIBE to this podcast so you get notified of our upcoming episodes. If you have specific questions about chronic pain, you can email Dr. Dave Candy at dave@STLpainexpert.com -- Need more information about Chronic Pain? You can buy a copy of Dr. Candy's book, "CHRONIC PAIN: YOU'RE NOT JUST GETTING OLDER, YOU'RE NOT CRAZY, AND IT'S NOT ALL IN YOUR HEAD" at http://STLpainexpert.com/book -- You can also get more information on our podcast website http://STLpainexpert.com or on Dr. Candy's video blog at https://M4LPT.com/blog -- Learn about Dr. Candy's clinical practice, More 4 Life, at https://m4lpt.com
Episodes
May 19, 2023 • 40 mins
Dr. Dave Candy interviews Dr. Andrea Furlan about her book 8 Steps To Conquer Chronic Pain
In this episode, you'll learn:
0:00 Dr. Andrea Furlan's personal story with pain
2:30 The 3 types of pain
6:40 Is fibromyalgia real?
11:03 Conquer Chronic Pain: Step 1
13:24 Conquer Chronic Pain: Steps 2, 3, and 4
13:43 Tips to get your brain to control chronic pain
17:39 Controlling emotions related to chronic pain
19:44 Tips to talk to your doctor ...
In this episode, you'll learn:
0:00 Dr. Andrea Furlan's personal story with pain
2:30 The 3 types of pain
6:40 Is fibromyalgia real?
11:03 Conquer Chronic Pain: Step 1
13:24 Conquer Chronic Pain: Steps 2, 3, and 4
13:43 Tips to get your brain to control chronic pain
17:39 Controlling emotions related to chronic pain
19:44 Tips to talk to your doctor ...
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February 4, 2023 • 44 mins
Dr. Dave Candy, PT and Rafi Salazar, OT discuss the disease process of chronic pain. They'll explore 3 different types of chronic pain plus tips to help.
You'll learn:
0:00 What Is Chronic Pain?
2:00 Chronic Pain vs Acute Pain
4:00 Is Chronic Pain A Disease?
6:00 3 Types Of Chronic Pain
14:00 Psychosocial Factors and Chronic Pain
20:00 Is Chronic Pain Real (or "all in your head")?
25:00 Chronic Pain & Depression
30:00 How Does Pain Bec...
You'll learn:
0:00 What Is Chronic Pain?
2:00 Chronic Pain vs Acute Pain
4:00 Is Chronic Pain A Disease?
6:00 3 Types Of Chronic Pain
14:00 Psychosocial Factors and Chronic Pain
20:00 Is Chronic Pain Real (or "all in your head")?
25:00 Chronic Pain & Depression
30:00 How Does Pain Bec...
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January 7, 2023 • 36 mins
What daily habits can help to relieve chronic pain?
In this video, you'll learn:
0:00 Exercise and Chronic Pain: A Catch 22?
6:25 Expectations With A Daily Exercise Routine For People With Chronic Pain
14:00 How To Start A Daily Exercise Routine If You Have Chronic Pain
23:44 What Other Daily Habits Can Help People With Chronic Pain?
33:17 Other resources to improve your daily habits
- Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://amzn.to/3jR5oYW...
In this video, you'll learn:
0:00 Exercise and Chronic Pain: A Catch 22?
6:25 Expectations With A Daily Exercise Routine For People With Chronic Pain
14:00 How To Start A Daily Exercise Routine If You Have Chronic Pain
23:44 What Other Daily Habits Can Help People With Chronic Pain?
33:17 Other resources to improve your daily habits
- Atomic Habits by James Clear: https://amzn.to/3jR5oYW...
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December 30, 2022 • 31 mins
Dr. Dave Candy talks with Beth Shaw, CEO of YogaFit Worldwide, author of 4 books, and host of the Make America Healthy radio show.
They'll discuss:
Read the episode transcript at https://m4lpt.com/healing-trauma-and-chronic-pain-with-yoga/
Learn more in Beth'...
They'll discuss:
- Beth's background with trauma and yoga
- How are trauma and depression related?
- Trauma and chronic pain
- Yoga for PTSD
- Yoga for back pain
- Yoga for depression vs. yoga for anxiety
Read the episode transcript at https://m4lpt.com/healing-trauma-and-chronic-pain-with-yoga/
Learn more in Beth'...
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December 5, 2021 • 28 mins
Dr. Dave Candy and Dr. Bronnie Lennox Thompson discuss the features that distinguish people that are able to cope with chronic pain and live happy, relatively normal lives from those who suffer due to their pain.
You'll Learn:
- Common misconceptions about pain
- What are neuropathic and nociplastic pain?
- The coping process in chronic pain
- The 5 key features of people who live active & well despite pain
- Resources that you can use...
You'll Learn:
- Common misconceptions about pain
- What are neuropathic and nociplastic pain?
- The coping process in chronic pain
- The 5 key features of people who live active & well despite pain
- Resources that you can use...
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October 17, 2021 • 31 mins
Dr. Dave Candy and Dr. Sam Youssef discuss a Spirit, Mind, and Body approach that can help heal chronic pain when traditional medical treatments have failed. Dr. Youssef has earned multiple PhD's and certifications in the fields of psychology, metaphysical parapsychology,
pastoral counseling, life coaching, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, physical therapy,
holistic health, energy medicine, reiki, and medical hypnotherapy.
Topics of Dis...
pastoral counseling, life coaching, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, physical therapy,
holistic health, energy medicine, reiki, and medical hypnotherapy.
Topics of Dis...
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September 19, 2021 • 38 mins
Dr. Dave Candy talks with Tony Maritato, owner of Total Therapy Solutions and creator of the ~6,000 member Facebook group, "Total Knee Replacement Support Group for KIND People".
You'll Learn:
- How to decide if you need a total knee replacement (Hint: It's not your x-rays)
- What to do when preparing for a total knee replacement
- Planning, planning, planning
- Building your care team
- Tips to maximize your recovery as quickly as po...
You'll Learn:
- How to decide if you need a total knee replacement (Hint: It's not your x-rays)
- What to do when preparing for a total knee replacement
- Planning, planning, planning
- Building your care team
- Tips to maximize your recovery as quickly as po...
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September 12, 2021 • 15 mins
Do you struggle to eat healthy? Hate cooking at home? On today's Episode, Dr. Dave Candy talks with Hayley Sohn, a nutritionist and health coach about how you can learn to cook healthy meals for the ENTIRE WEEK in 1-2 hours per week.
You'll Learn:
- The #1 reason why people have trouble eating healthy & losing weight
- Pro grocery shopping tips
- Secret strategies to cook meals for the week in just 1-2 hours
- The BEST thing you can d...
You'll Learn:
- The #1 reason why people have trouble eating healthy & losing weight
- Pro grocery shopping tips
- Secret strategies to cook meals for the week in just 1-2 hours
- The BEST thing you can d...
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August 8, 2021 • 36 mins
Dr. Dave Candy talks with Elisabeth Kristof about how you can Train Your Brain To Overcome Chronic Pain & Anxiety:
You'll Learn:
- How pain & anxiety are linked
- How the brain can "turn up" or "turn down" the volume of your pain.
- Simple tools that you can use right away to reduce pain & anxiety
- What is "Brain-Based Wellness"?
Contact Elisabeth Kristof about Brain-Based wellness at:
Website: https://brainbased-wellness.com
Email: elis...
You'll Learn:
- How pain & anxiety are linked
- How the brain can "turn up" or "turn down" the volume of your pain.
- Simple tools that you can use right away to reduce pain & anxiety
- What is "Brain-Based Wellness"?
Contact Elisabeth Kristof about Brain-Based wellness at:
Website: https://brainbased-wellness.com
Email: elis...
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July 25, 2021 • 33 mins
Dr. Dave Candy and Dr. Mike Baria discuss some frequently asked questions about platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections, an emerging treatment in the field of regenerative medicine.
You'll Learn:
- What types of conditions is PRP useful for?
- Is PRP Safe?
- What's the difference between PRP and stem cell therapy?
- What research is there that PRP is effective?
- The #1 thing that you can do to make PRP more effective.
Dr. Baria is an as...
You'll Learn:
- What types of conditions is PRP useful for?
- Is PRP Safe?
- What's the difference between PRP and stem cell therapy?
- What research is there that PRP is effective?
- The #1 thing that you can do to make PRP more effective.
Dr. Baria is an as...
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July 11, 2021 • 34 mins
Dr. Dave Candy talks with Dr. Jason Wibbenmeyer about the role of the gastrointestinal system and how it can influence a number of chronic health conditions, including chronic pain.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- What is functional medicine?
- What is the microbiome?
- How does your gut affect your health?
- What can happen when things go wrong in the gut?
- How chronic inflammation can often be traced back to the gut
- What you can...
In this episode, you'll learn:
- What is functional medicine?
- What is the microbiome?
- How does your gut affect your health?
- What can happen when things go wrong in the gut?
- How chronic inflammation can often be traced back to the gut
- What you can...
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July 4, 2021 • 18 mins
Today's episode is an Independence Day special, in which Dr. Dave Candy discusses the difference between the terms "independence" and "freedom". He'll also share a simple tool that you can use to gain more freedom in your life.
Key Topics:
- Independence vs. Freedom
- Invisible Prisons: What are they + examples
- A simple exercise that you can use to break free from invisible prisons that you may be living in order to gain more freed...
Key Topics:
- Independence vs. Freedom
- Invisible Prisons: What are they + examples
- A simple exercise that you can use to break free from invisible prisons that you may be living in order to gain more freed...
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June 27, 2021 • 27 mins
Dr. Dave Candy talks with master yoga instructor, Ann Bingham, about how yoga can be helpful for people with "complex, non-yoga bodies", especially people with chronic pain & chronic health conditions.
Key Topics:
- How yoga can help control chronic pain
- How Ann uses yoga as part of her own self-care routine to manage her own migraines
- Why you shouldn't be worried about not fitting in or not being able to keep up in a yoga class
- W...
Key Topics:
- How yoga can help control chronic pain
- How Ann uses yoga as part of her own self-care routine to manage her own migraines
- Why you shouldn't be worried about not fitting in or not being able to keep up in a yoga class
- W...
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June 13, 2021 • 40 mins
Dr. Dave Candy talks with one of his professional mentors, Dr. Pieter Kroon, a fellowship-trained orthopedic manual physical therapist, director of a fellowship program, the Manual Therapy Institute, and owner of Mondo Sports Therapy in Austin, TX. They discuss common chronic injuries common in runners, as well as the general population such as ITThey discuss chronic injuries that are common in runners (as well as the general popul...
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June 6, 2021 • 18 mins
Dr. Dave Candy and thyroid coach Angela Brown discuss how thyroid problems can go undetected for 15+ years causing fatigue and difficulty losing weight. Learn how Angela overcame her own thyroid problems and now helps other women do the same with her coaching program "The Sexy Thyroid Solution".
Key Topics:
- What are some common symptoms of thyroid problems?
- Why does it take often take years to detect thyroid problems?
- What typ...
Key Topics:
- What are some common symptoms of thyroid problems?
- Why does it take often take years to detect thyroid problems?
- What typ...
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May 23, 2021 • 25 mins
Dr. Dave Candy talks with Jeremy Koerber, program director for the Alzheimer's Association of greater Missouri, about signs of Alzheimer's & strategies for prevention.
You'll Learn:
- Why awareness is important: 1 in 3 people will be affected by dementia in some way
- Trouble Remembering: What's normal and when to be concerned?
- 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's disease
- 6 key lifestyle strategies for prevention
- Upcoming events spons...
You'll Learn:
- Why awareness is important: 1 in 3 people will be affected by dementia in some way
- Trouble Remembering: What's normal and when to be concerned?
- 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's disease
- 6 key lifestyle strategies for prevention
- Upcoming events spons...
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May 16, 2021 • 25 mins
Dr. Dave Candy and Dr. Charlotte Meier compare and contrast acupuncture, an Eastern medicine technique with dry needling, a Western medicine technique.
Key Topics:
- What is the philosophy of acupuncture?
- What types of conditions can acupuncture help?
- How is acupuncture explained in terms of Eastern and Western medicine?
- What is dry needling?
- What conditions does dry needling help?
- What are some differences between acupunctur...
Key Topics:
- What is the philosophy of acupuncture?
- What types of conditions can acupuncture help?
- How is acupuncture explained in terms of Eastern and Western medicine?
- What is dry needling?
- What conditions does dry needling help?
- What are some differences between acupunctur...
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May 9, 2021 • 12 mins
On this Mother's Day Special episode, Dr. Dave Candy will be talking with his own mother about an uncommon cause of heartburn that she experienced and an innovative solution.
Know a mom that needs help to relieve pain?
Text "MOM" to 314-916-4235 to claim a Free Consultation with Dr. Candy
https://m4lpt.com/sms
or give her a copy of Dr. Candy's book
https://stlpainexpert.com/book
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Learn about Dr. Can...
Know a mom that needs help to relieve pain?
Text "MOM" to 314-916-4235 to claim a Free Consultation with Dr. Candy
https://m4lpt.com/sms
or give her a copy of Dr. Candy's book
https://stlpainexpert.com/book
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Learn about Dr. Can...
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May 2, 2021 • 18 mins
On today's episode, Dr. Dave Candy talks with Dr. Jake Berman, physical therapist and creator of the online course "Swing Like A Pro" about tips that you can use to not only prevent back pain when golfing, but also hit the ball farther off the tee.
Key Discussions:
-Why the same things that prevent back pain also help you get greater distance off the tee.
-Using muscles instead of momentum
-What are the "right" and "wrong" muscles to u...
Key Discussions:
-Why the same things that prevent back pain also help you get greater distance off the tee.
-Using muscles instead of momentum
-What are the "right" and "wrong" muscles to u...
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April 25, 2021 • 24 mins
On today's episode, Dr. Dave Candy talks with Emma Green, "the Tennis Elbow Queen", about her new book and online course for people who suffer from pain on the outside of their elbow.
Key Discussions:
- Tennis elbow: ~90% of cases in non-tennis players
- What causes tennis elbow
- How to prevent tennis elbow
- Why most cases of tennis elbow become chronic
- How to keep an acute case of tennis elbow from becoming chronic
- Why walki...
Key Discussions:
- Tennis elbow: ~90% of cases in non-tennis players
- What causes tennis elbow
- How to prevent tennis elbow
- Why most cases of tennis elbow become chronic
- How to keep an acute case of tennis elbow from becoming chronic
- Why walki...
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