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 recovery and how a more collaborative, curious approach can unlock movement confidence.
They discuss:
Why traditional exercise programs often fall short
The role of exploration, variability, and context in pain care
How to co-create meaningful movement that adapts to real life
Expect practical tips, clinical insights, and plenty of humour as Tim and Bart help you reimagine what movement in pain care can really look like.
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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 why flare-ups feel so derailing, how language shapes recovery narratives, and how to support patients when things go off track.
You’ll learn:
Why the word "setback" may be doing more harm than good
How to prepare patients for flare-ups using a proactive “toolbox” approach
How to reframe pain as a protective—not purely negative—experience
Practical ways to build safety, validate struggle, and avoid reinforcing fear or avoidance
This conversation blends science, clinical wisdom, and compassion—ideal for clinicians helping people with persistent pain, flare-ups, or cycles of progress and pause.
🎙️ Subscribe and share to help more clinicians and patients rethink recovery.
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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 Pub Scientifique Pain Podcast, Tim Beames joins host Bart van Buchem to explore how acceptance—far from meaning surrender—can provide a path toward self-understanding, reduced suffering, and renewed agency.
Drawing on clinical experience, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and lived narratives, Tim and Bart explore:
How acceptance differs from resignation
Why so many people resist the concept
Language and metaphors that resonate in clinical practice
How to support patients in moving from resistance to presence
The coexistence of pain relief strategies and acceptance
Real clinical examples and communication tips
Whether you’re a clinician, researcher, or someone living with persistent pain, this episode offers compassionate insights and practical strategies for reframing pain as something to relate to, not battle.
Referenced resources include:
Lance McCracken’s ACT research
Bronnie Thompson’s work on “Living well with pain”
Le Pub’s Clinical Confidence Series with Laura Rathbone
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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 Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and Functional Neurological Disorders (FND), exploring how pain and movement disorders often overlap and what that means for recovery.
🔍 What you'll learn:
✅ Why pain and movement disorders frequently co-exist
✅ The predictive nature of movement—how our brain shapes our motor responses
✅ The debate: Should rehab focus on pushing through pain or finding comfort in movement?
✅ The role of awareness, agency, and flexible treatment strategies in recovery
✅ How insights from FND treatment can improve approaches to CRPS
💡 Bonus Resource: Interested in the research behind this discussion? Check out the 2018 paper by Stoyan Popkirov et al. on the CRPS & FND debate in Neurology. https://doi.org/10.1136/jnnp-2018-318298
🎧 Listen now and explore more pain science discussions at Le Pub Scientifique!
#PainScience #CRPS #FND #ChronicPain #MovementDisorders #PainRecovery
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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, from being historically misclassified as hysteria to its recognition as a complex neurological movement disorder. We dive into the latest treatment approaches, physiotherapy strategies, and multidisciplinary care models that are improving recovery outcomes for patients.
🔎 Key Topics Covered:
✅ The evolution of FND – From hysteria to neuroscience
✅ The role of physiotherapy in restoring movement & function
✅ Multidisciplinary treatment strategies – What works best?
✅ Why patient acceptance of diagnosis is crucial for long-term recovery
⏳ Timestamps for Easy Navigation:
00:00 – Intro
02:15 – The evolution of FND: From hysteria to neuroscience
08:30 – The role of physiotherapy in treatment
15:10 – Multidisciplinary care: What works best?
22:45 – Patient acceptance & long-term recovery strategies
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📌 Website & Full Episode Notes: https://www.lepubscientifique.com/
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