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Back in Control with David Hanscom, MD episodes
- A Systems-Thinking Approach to Treating Chronic Pain
In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom talks with Rick Olderman,
a sports and orthopedic physical therapist, about his journey from discoveringthat conventional approaches to chronic pain management were ineffective todeveloping a unique systems-thinking approach that combines elements from Dr. Shirley Saruman's research, fascia studies, and Hanna Somatics. He explains that his new book, Pain Patterns, outlines how these three approaches can be combined to identify and correct the underlying causes of chronic pain, which he believes are often related to patterns of movement and activity.Download the transcript
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31 min - Evidence-based, Patient-centered Healing for Back Pain Online
In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom continues his discussion with Grant Elliott, a chiropractic physician. He explains his online treatment approach to treating patients with chronic back pain which includes: unlimited patient communication, a detailed history and movement based evaluation, exercises to help patients regain the activities they have stopped due to pain, and helping patients “unlearn” their pain. His practice emphasizes the whole body biomechanics, nervous system desensitization and customized pain management programs. He has found that most patients experience a significant reduction in pain after the first visit. His non-traditional approach has created the largest chiropractic practice in North America.
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30 min - A Non-Traditional, Holistic Approach to Treating Back Pain
In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom talks with Grant Elliott, a chiropractic physician who transitioned from a brick-and-mortar practice to offering an online program focused on non-surgical treatment of back issues through evidence-based methods. Grant shares his personal experience with back
pain and discusses his approach to treating spine-related pain throughcomprehensive rehabilitation plans and personalized exercise programs,emphasizing the importance of thorough evaluations and patient education. He also talks about his work in training other healthcare professionals to adopt similar holistic approaches to managing back pain.Download the transcript
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28 min - The Three R’s of Healing from Chronic Pain
In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom continues his discussion with Rachel Garfield, a therapist specializing in chronic pain and trauma. She discusses the principles of healing, which she calls The Equina Way framework. The framework involves reflection, repetition, and release, which are based on the training principles of horseback riding. She highlights the significance of perseverance and having something to live for, which helped her overcome pain and achieve her goals.
Rachel Sydney Garfield is both a therapist specializing in pain and trauma as well as a competitive horseback rider with an amazing story of her own. She had a miraculous recovery in the aftermath of her back breaking horse fall in which she broke three vertebrae. She went on to compete as a jumper 18 months later, wrote a book called “Stay the Course” (which will be published soon) about the pain management framework she discovered during her recovery process. Her framework is based on the methaphor and training principles of horseback riding which she titled “ The Equina Way.” Rachel has a rich full life and continues to ride, compete and live largely pain free” Follow her at Rachel Sydney equestrian on Instagram and YouTube.
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29 min - Learning to Ride Out of Chronic Pain
Rachel Garfield, a therapist specializing in chronic pain and trauma, shares her journey through intense pain, and the healing principles she learned that helped her recover.
Rachel Sydney Garfield is both a therapist specializing in pain and trauma as well as a competitive horseback rider with an amazing story of her own. She had a miraculous recovery in the aftermath of her back breaking horse fall in which she broke three vertebrae. She went on to compete as a jumper 18 months later, wrote a book called “Stay the Course” (which will be published soon) about the pain management framework she discovered during her recovery process. Her framework is based on the methaphor and training principles of horseback riding which she titled “ The Equina Way.” Rachel has a rich full life and continues to ride, compete and live largely pain free” Follow her at Rachel Sydney equestrian on Instagram and YouTube.
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32 min - Dr. Ira Rashbaum’s Blueprint for Mind-Body Healing
In this follow-up episode, Dr. David Hanscom takes a dive deeper into Dr. Ira Rashbaum’s approach to treating chronic pain through mind-body medicine. Dr. Rashbaum, who worked alongside Dr. John Sarno for two decades, shares how he carefully diagnoses overlooked conditions, guides patients through therapeutic education, group support, and journaling, and
addresses the emotional roots of pain—including rage and stress. He discusses success rates, the power of small-group meetings, and how his upcoming book and study guide will continue to help patients heal holistically. From back pain to tinnitus and even frozen shoulder, Dr. Rashbaum reveals how treating patients as whole human beings leads to lasting relief.Dr. Ira Rashbaum is a clinical professor of rehabilitation medicine at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and is a successor to the father of mind-body pain medicine, Dr. John Sarno. He has treated patients with mind-body pain for 32 years and wrote a chapter in Dr. Sarno’s latest book, The Divided Mind. Dr. Rashbaum is writing a new book drawn from his experiences in his career treating mind-body pain. For more information, visit: https://www.irarashbaummd.com/
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27 min - Insights from Dr. Ira Rashbaum - Dr. Sarno’s Successor in Mind-Body Pain Care
In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom talks with Dr. Ira Rashbaum, clinical professor at NYU and longtime partner of Dr. John Sarno, the pioneer of mind-body medicine. Rashbaum recounts his journey from resident to
Sarno’s collaborator, witnessing countless patients recover from chronic pain through compassionate, holistic care that addressed emotional and psychological roots. He reflects on Sarno’s controversial yet transformative methods, the resistance they faced in mainstream medicine, and the profound healing he continues to foster today through lectures, individualized care, and group work—all rooted in treating patients as whole human beings.Dr. Ira Rashbaum is a clinical professor of rehabilitation medicine at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and is a successor to the father of mind-body pain medicine, Dr. John Sarno. He has treated patients with mind-body pain for 32 years and wrote a chapter in Dr. Sarno’s latest book, The Divided Mind. Dr. Rashbaum is writing a new book drawn from his experiences in his career treating mind-body pain. For more information, visit: https://www.irarashbaummd.com/
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27 min - Dr. Ira Rashbaum’s Blueprint for Mind-Body Healing
In this follow-up episode, Dr. David Hanscom takes a dive deeper into Dr. Ira Rashbaum’s approach to treating chronic pain through mind-body medicine. Dr. Rashbaum, who worked alongside Dr. John Sarno for two decades, shares how he carefully diagnoses overlooked conditions, guides
patients through therapeutic education, group support, and journaling, andaddresses the emotional roots of pain—including rage and stress. He discusses success rates, the power of small-group meetings, and how his upcoming book and study guide will continue to help patients heal holistically. From back pain to tinnitus and even frozen shoulder, Dr. Rashbaum reveals how treating patients as whole human beings leads to lasting relief.Download the transcript
Dr. Ira Rashbaum is a clinical professor of rehabilitation medicine at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and is a successor to the father of mind-body pain medicine, Dr. John Sarno. He has treated patients with mind-body pain for 32 years and wrote a chapter in Dr. Sarno’s latest book, The Divided Mind. Dr. Rashbaum is writing a new book drawn from his experiences in his career treating mind-body pain. For more information, visit: https://www.irarashbaummd.com/
PLEASE NOTE: Dr. Rashbaum is currently on medical leave and is not seeing patients and does not have telemedicine privileges in Connecticut and Florida until November 2025. He also will not be doing lectures until November 2025.
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27 min - Insights from Dr. Ira Rashbaum - Dr. Sarno’s Successor in Mind-Body Pain Care
In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom talks with Dr. Ira Rashbaum, clinical professor at NYU and longtime partner of Dr. John Sarno, the pioneer of mind-body medicine. Rashbaum recounts his journey from resident to Sarno’s collaborator, witnessing countless patients recover from chronic pain through compassionate, holistic care that addressed emotional and psychological roots. He reflects on Sarno’s controversial yet transformative methods, the resistance they faced in mainstream medicine, and the profound healing he continues to foster today through lectures, individualized care, and group work—all rooted in treating patients as whole human beings.
Download the transcript
Dr. Ira Rashbaum is a clinical professor of rehabilitation medicine at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and is a successor to the father of mind-body pain medicine, Dr. John Sarno. He has treated patients with mind-body pain for 32 years and wrote a chapter in Dr. Sarno’s latest book, The Divided Mind. Dr. Rashbaum is writing a new book drawn from his experiences in his career treating mind-body pain. For more information, visit: https://www.irarashbaummd.com/
PLEASE NOTE: Dr. Rashbaum is currently on medical leave and is not seeing patients and does not have telemedicine privileges in Connecticut and Florida until November 2025.
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27 min - Healing Begins When Pain Stops Being the Enemy
In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom continues his discussion with Miriam Gauci Bongiovanni, Pain Coach and MindBody Practitioner. She explains her approach to treating patients with mind-body symptoms, emphasizing the importance of shifting focus from symptoms as enemies to understanding them as messengers. She described her initial strategy of building confidence in the mind-body connection and exploring emotional factors contributing to symptoms. She discusses the challenge of convincing patients of the non-structural causes of their symptoms and the value of open-mindedness and curiosity in the treatment process. By challenging
their expectations of pain, patients can begin the healing process.Download the transcript
Miriam Gauci Bongiovanni is a Trauma-informed Pain Coach and MindBody Practitioner. She made a remarkable recovery from a range of chronic
symptoms by tapping into the mindbody connection. Today, she educatesindividuals on how to overcome a myriad of chronic symptoms by working with emotional release, mindset shifts and neuroplasticity. She is the author of The Pain Secret: Unlocking the MindBody Connection to Overcome Chronic Pain and Symptoms. For more information, visit her website at: https://www.painoutsidethebox.com/my-storyLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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About Back in Control with David Hanscom, MD
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Discover a groundbreaking, self-directed approach to conquering chronic pain with Dr. David Hanscom. In his podcast, Dr. Hanscom shares methods that have helped thousands eliminate pain and reclaim…
their lives. He highlights the profound human drive to thrive, often overshadowed by chronic pain, which can impact quality of life as severely as terminal illness. Drawing from his personal journey, Dr. Hanscom reveals that chronic pain is curable by systematically applying established medical practices. The key lies in activating your body’s natural healing capacity. Tune in to learn how to break free from survival mode and embrace a thriving life.