Summary

In this episode, Mark Lusk explores the complex nature of pain, emphasizing that it is not always an indicator of injury. He discusses the difference between performance pain and pathological pain, the importance of understanding acute versus chronic pain, and the role of manual therapy and movement retraining in recovery. Mark provides practical tips for managing pain and encourages listeners to seek professional help when necessary, reminding them that pain can serve as valuable feedback rather than a sign of failure.

Takeaways

• Pain isn't absolute proof you're broken.
• Not all discomfort is a crisis.
• What if pain isn't your enemy?
• Pain is interpreted in the brain.
• Performance pain versus pathological pain.
• Pathological pain can sometimes be one-sided pain.
• Unchecked pain can mean chronic injuries.
• Pain often shows up when your load exceeds your capacity.
• Chronic pain is an injury that lasts longer than expected.
• Pain can be a spark. Use it to refine your movement.

Chapters

00:00 Understanding Pain: A New Perspective

01:33 Pain As Feedback

03:33 Performance vs. Pathological

07:19 Load vs. Capacity

08:32 Acute vs. Chronic

09:21 The Role of Professional Help

10:13 Burn Toolkit

11:23 Burn Cue