In this episode of Bad to the Bones, Debbie sits down with Kaitlin Connelly, PA-C at Premier Orthopaedic Associates to discuss how clinicians evaluate and treat patients experiencing acute and chronic pain.

Kaitlin explains the process of assessing pain, identifying its underlying causes, and creating individualized treatment plans that help patients reduce pain and regain function.

You’ll gain insight into what to expect during a pain consultation and how multidisciplinary care pathways support recovery.

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Bad to the Bones — expert conversations on movement, joints, and recovery.

A successful surgery doesn’t begin in the operating room—it begins months before.

In this episode of Bad to the Bones, Debbie Rody sits down with Dr. Adam Zucconi of Premier Orthopaedic Associates to explore the often-overlooked factors that influence surgical outcomes.

From physical conditioning and nutrition to sleep, inflammation, and mindset, this conversation highlights how patients can take an active role in preparing their bodies for surgery and recovery.

If you’re planning for surgery—or want to better understand how your health impacts healing—this episode is a must-listen.

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Pain is real—but what if you had more control over it than you think?

In this episode of Bad to the Bones, Debbie Rody sits down with Chiara Mariani, MD, FAAPMR from Premier Orthopaedic Associates to discuss Empowered Relief™ an evidence-based Stanford-owned innovation created by Beth Darnall, PhD.

This conversation explores how pain is processed in the brain, how stress and mindset influence pain, and how simple, practical tools can help retrain your nervous system for long-term relief.

You’ll learn how techniques like relaxation, reframing your thoughts, and self-soothing strategies can help reduce pain intensity and improve your overall quality of life.

📍 Website: https://www.poasnj.com/patient-resources/empowered-relief-seminars/

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