The Pain Podcast
Interviews with the world’s leading pain experts.
Internationally renowned pain researchers and clinicians share the latest and most exciting developments in pain treatment and understanding.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 67
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Episode 68: When Pain Persists: Reframing Success Beyond Pain Reduction
In this episode of the Pain Podcast, Tim Beames and Bart Van Buchem tackle one of the most pressing challenges in pain care: how do we define success when pain doesn't go away?
They explore why the t…
Episode 67: Navigating Difficult Conversations: When Patients Want Quick Fixes
How do we respond when patients want immediate solutions to complex pain problems? In this reflective episode, Tim Beames and Bart Van Buchem explore one of the most common—and most challenging—clini…
Episode 66: Beyond Exercises: Creating Meaningful Movement Experiences in Pain Care
What happens when prescribed exercises don’t land—or even backfire? In this conversation, Bart Van Buchem and Tim Beames explore how rigid prescriptions can often disconnect people from their recover…
Episode 65: From Frustration to Flourishing: Helping Patients Navigate Pain Setbacks
In this episode of Le Pub Scientifique: The Pain Podcast, Tim Beames and Bart van Buchem unpack one of the most common—and misunderstood—parts of recovery: the pain setback. Together, they explore wh…
Episode 64: Pain, Acceptance and Empowerment: Rethinking the Chronic Pain Journey
What does it really mean to “accept” chronic pain? Is it passive? Defeatist? Or could it be one of the most powerful tools in the pain recovery process?
In this thought-provoking episode of the Le Pu…
Episode 63: The Hidden Connection Between Movement & Pain (CRPS & FND Explored)
🎙️ Hosts: Tim Beames & Bart Van Buchem
What if pain isn’t just about injury—but about how we predict movement? In this episode, Tim Beames and Bart Van Buchem unravel the deep connections between Com…
Episode 62: Functional Neurological Disorder: What You Weren't Taught
💡 What is Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), and how can healthcare professionals improve patient care and treatment outcomes?
In this episode, Bart Van Buchem explores the evolution of FND, fro…
Episode 61: Why patients struggle to make lasting change (And how to fix it)
Summary
In this conversation, Tim Beames and Bart Van Buchem explore the themes of unlocking lasting change in pain recovery, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection, journaling, and setting me…
Episode 60: Unpacking nociplastic pain: Beyond damage, into perception
Summary
In this episode, Bart Van Buchem and Tim Beames discuss the complexities of nociplastic pain, a relatively new classification of pain that arises from altered nociception without clear eviden…
Episode 59: Debunking Pain Myths: How to Counter Harmful Misinformation
Summary
In this episode, Tim Beames and Bart discuss the pervasive issue of misinformation in pain management. They explore how unhelpful messaging affects patients' understanding of their pain and t…
Episode 58 - Why Quick Fixes Make Chronic Pain WORSE
Summary
In this episode of the Pain Podcast, Bart Van Buchem and Tim Beames delve into the complexities of the quick fix mentality in pain management. They explore the implications of relying on imme…
Episode 57: Busted! Common myths about posture and pain
Episode 56: Why taking a break can boost recovery from chronic pain.
In this episode, Bart and Tim discuss the importance of taking a break from therapy and how it can benefit patients. They share a story of a patient who experienced positive changes after giving them…
Episode 55: Time pressure in the clinic: how to do more in less time.
Episode 54: Marketing V misinformation in pain management with Prof Cormac Ryan
Episode 53: Is surgery for pain a panacea or placebo? Things every clinician needs to know.
Tim Beames and Bart discuss the debate surrounding surgery for pain. They explore whether surgery is a panacea or a placebo, and share their thoughts on the topic. They discuss the influence of influ…
Episode 52: Preventing Chronic Pain after Injury with Alison Sim
In this episode, Tim talks to the acclaimed osteopath and PhD candidate, Alison Sim about her research on preventing chronic pain after injury, particularly in the context of compensable care.
Alison…
Episode 51: ‘You Can't Go Wrong Getting Strong’ Why this advice might be hindering patients’ progress with Tim Beames & Bart van Buchem
Tim and Bart dive into the world of pain science and uncover the truth behind common misconceptions in their brand-new podcast series, The Painful Truth. With their signature blend of expertise, humo…
Episode 50: Is uncertainty the missing key to pain relief? Mike Stewart
Internationally acclaimed educator & specialist pain physiotherapist Mike Stewart (KnowPain Mike) sits down with Tim Beames to explore the intricacies of uncertainty in pain care. In this insightful …
Episode 49: The Mindset Shift: A new ecosystem for treating pain with Dr. Deepak Ravindran
Welcome to "Le Pub Scientifique: The Pain Podcast,"
'Every consultation is seen as an opportunity for micro changes, hope, and a shift in perspective. Join our insightful host, Tim Beames, as he take…