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

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• Joe Gambino
• Joe LaVacca

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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. 

They explore the impact of aging on physical capabilities, the importance of setting realistic goals, and how to navigate expectations in the rehabilitation process. 

The conversation emphasizes the significance of small wins and embracing one's current identity rather than striving to return to a past self.

Takeaways

• Clients often compare themselves to their younger selves.
• Aging brings physical changes that affect rehabilitation.
• Setting realistic expectations is crucial for success.
• Small wins can motivate clients in their journey.
• Pain management strategies can include modifications like braces.
• It's important to focus on who clients are now, not who they were.
• Professional athletes have different training demands than average clients.
• Rehabilitation should aim to enhance current capabilities.
• Clients need to understand the potential outcomes of their choices.
• Building a supportive relationship with clients fosters better outcomes.