Jan. 12, 2026

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

In this episode, Dr. Ashley Mak discusses the different categories of pain, focusing on nociplastic pain and the technique of somatic tracking as a method to manage and recalibrate pain perception. He emphasizes the importance of changing the language used to describe pain and introduces practical exercises to help listeners engage with their sensations in a neutral way. The session concludes with to practice of these techniques.

You can get access to the somatic tracking cheat sheet here: https://ifixyoursciatica.gymleadmachine.co/self-treatment-cheat-sheet-8707-4603

Check out our favorite products! (affiliate page): https://ifixyoursciatica.gymleadmachine.co/favorite_products

Did you know that our YouTube channel has a growing number of videos including this podcast? Give us a follow here- https://youtube.com/@fixyoursciatica?si=1svrz6M7RsnFaswN

Are you looking for a more affordable way to manage your pain? Check out the patient advocate program here: ptpatientadvocate.com

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Health & Fitness

English

United States

Use API to fetch this episode in JSON

IN THIS EPISODE

ashley mak

Edit these tags

TRANSCRIPT 🔗

Are you the producer of this podcast? Add a podcast transcript

Need Audio-to-Text? Transcribe with Listen411 in Just 60 Seconds

SEARCH PAST EPISODES

Search past episodes of Functional Rehab Podcast.

Embed this search bar to your website

OTHER EPISODES IN THIS PODCAST

Dead Space and Sciatica Pain

Dec. 29, 2025

In this solo session, Dr. Ashley Mak discusses how to manage sciatica flare-ups during the holiday season when many health services are unavailable. He emphasizes the importance of remaining calm, using breathing techniques, and approaching pain with curiosity. Dr. Mak provides practical tips for s…

00:07:43

SAVE

CLIP

Pain Reprocessing Therapy for Sciatica Pain

Jan. 19, 2026

In this conversation, Dr. Ashley Mak and Dr. Deb Nelson delve into Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), exploring its principles, effectiveness, and how it contrasts with traditional pain management methods. They discuss the psychological aspects of pain, including catastrophic thinking and the brain's…

00:45:19

SAVE

CLIP

Burnout and Sciata Pain

Dec. 22, 2025

Dr. Van Praag is an anesthesiologist and coach to burnt out physician moms. In this conversation, Dr. Ashley Mak and Dr. Cindy Van Praag delve into the complexities of burnout, particularly among physician moms. They explore the chronic nature of burnout, its physical manifestations, and the import…

00:38:22

SAVE

CLIP

The Biology of Sciatica Pain

Jan. 5, 2026

The first episode of the year brings a shift in looking at sciatica pain. Yes, there are many ways that sciatica pain can occur: herniated discs, stenosis, arthritis, deep gluteal syndrome, piriformis syndrome. But what about the biology of pain itself? Today we take a deep dive to learn more about…

00:11:26

SAVE

CLIP

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Dr. Ashley Mak, PT, DPT, CSCS, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.