s3/e26 Understanding Pain with Dr. Megan Waples, PT, DPT (@perfectstridept)

What is pain? No, not the suffering we experience in a race or hard workout, but ACTUAL pain? Physical therapist Dr. Megan Waples, PT, DPT of @perfectstridept joins the show today to talk to us about pain!

What is pain?
Is pain always a bad thing?
The difference between the "pain of racing" vs injury-related pain
Is where you feel pain always where the issue is?
Is inflammation always bad? Considering RICE for injury management
Acute injury vs overuse injury vs chronic injury
Chronic pain & cortical smudging
Why it's emotionally challenging to rehab an injury
Ways to "hack" your brain when you're going through rehab
Talking about chronic pain
Lifestyle factors that can help recovery



Dr. Megan Waples (PT, DPT) is a former collegiate cross country and track athlete (Emory University) who now works with endurance athletes at Perfect Stride Physical Therapy in New York City. She has a special interest in helping runners get back to training pain-free. https://perfectstridept.com/megan-waples/