Episode 173: 3 Common Pain Patterns & How to Stop Chronic Pain with Rick Olderman, MSPT

Visibly Fit with Wendie Pett

Are you tired of dealing with chronic pain that disrupts your life? In this episode of The Visibly Fit Podcast, I dive deep into understanding pain at its root with Rick Olderman, an expert in physical therapy and the author of Pain Patterns. Rick shares eye-opening insights and practical solutions to help you move beyond discomfort.

You’ll learn about the three most common pain patterns, the surprising role fascia plays, and simple techniques you can start using today to begin your journey to a pain-free life. Whether you’ve been told “nothing can be done” or you’re struggling with old injuries, this conversation will inspire you to think differently about your body.

Rick’s compassionate and science-backed approach offers hope and real tools to help you take control of your health. Tune in for insights, practical steps, and encouragement to live the vibrant, pain-free life God intended for you!

Chapter:

[00:00] Podcast Preview

[00:52] Podcast Introduction

[01:34] Introduction to Chronic Pain

[02:28] Guest Introduction: Rick Alderman

[05:35] Pain Patterns and Relief Strategies

[07:00] Three Pain Patterns Overview

[10:23] Extension Problems in Chronic Pain

[11:16] Telehealth and Pain Pattern Assessment

[12:02] Extension Problem Test

[14:10] Back Pain Relief Techniques

[16:17] Importance of Fascia in Pain

[19:03] Myofibroblasts and Their Role in Pain

[22:10] Old Injuries and Current Pain

[27:26] Neurological Reflex Patterns Explained

[30:59] Misconceptions About Chronic Pain

[33:45] Mental Barriers to Pain Relief

[36:04] Final Thoughts and Encouragement

[38:07] Chronic Pain Solutions and Nutrition

[40:36] Episode Wrap-Up

Resources mentioned:

Visibly Fit 7-Week Accelerator Program

Rick's Website

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Connect with today's guest:

Rick Olderman, MSPT is a sports and orthopedic physical therapist, Pilates instructor, Hanna Somatics practitioner, and speaker living in Denver, CO with his wife and two children. Rick has been practicing physical therapy since 1996 and has written the Fixing You series of books, as well as others, found on Amazon. Rick specializes in helping people with difficult chronic pain conditions from head to toe.

Rick owned a sports and orthopedic physical therapy clinic for almost 10 years in Denver, Colorado. There he honed his unique approach to solving difficult pain and has since created digital home programs, found on his website, to help people around the world.

Rick grew up on a farm in Ohio and traveled the world for several years before becoming a physical therapist. His world travels opened his eyes to other ways of thinking. Other than helping people fix their bodies, Rick's passions are travel and exploration, and hope to merge all three someday!

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