Why Your Pain Keeps Coming Back (And The Missing Link on How to Fix It)

Why Your Rehab Isn't Working: The Real Reason Your Not Getting Better

If you’ve been stretching, strengthening, and going through rehab but still aren’t getting better, this episode explains why. After attending a live cadaver dissection with Thomas Myers, Dr. Tony breaks down what he saw firsthand: the body is not made of isolated muscles—it’s one connected system from skin, to fat, to fascia, to muscle, all the way into bone. Using the concept of Biotensegrity, Dr. Tony explains how the body is built on tension and why even fat plays a role in maintaining structural stability when muscle is lost. He then breaks down the two types of movers: *  Tight movers (too much tension, poor glide)  *  Loose movers (lack of stability and coordination)  Most rehab programs treat these the same—and that’s why people fail to see results. Dr. Tony also shares insights from a conversation with someone with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, showing how you can be strong but still unstable if your connective tissue system isn’t functioning properly. In this episode, you’ll learn: *  Why isolating muscles doesn’t fix the problem  *  Why loose movers need a completely different rehab approach  *  How to build real stability through coordinated tension and movement  If nothing has worked for you, you may have been treated like the wrong type of mover. Website:  www.gonstead-nm.com [https://www.gonstead-nm.com/] Decrease Pain With Movement:  E-Book [https://bit.ly/3WLutE8]      Fix Your Pain & Posture 8-Week Online Video Course [https://gonsteadnm.samcart.com/products/gonstead-physical-medicines-fix-your-pain--posture-online-course] Email:  drtony@gonsteadnm.com IG:  @Gonstead.nm [https://www.instagram.com/gonstead.nm/]

Why Your Pain Keeps Coming Back (And The Missing Link on How to Fix It)

Why does pain keep coming back even after treatment? In this episode of the Gonstead Unfiltered Podcast, Dr. Tony DelAngel breaks down one of the biggest misconceptions in healthcare: pain relief is not the same as healing. Many people rely on treatments that temporarily reduce pain—adjustments, massage, soft tissue work, or other therapies—but never address the real issue: how the body moves and adapts. Dr. DelAngel explains why passive treatments can only take you so far and why rehabilitation, movement, and proper loading are essential for long-term healing. You’ll learn: • Why injured tissue initially heals in a weak, disorganized state • How movement helps realign collagen and rebuild stronger tissue • What mechanotransduction is and why your cells “listen” to movement • How the nervous system can shut muscles down after injury • Why many people get stuck in the cycle of pain → treatment → relapse • The key difference between temporary relief and real recovery If you've ever wondered why pain keeps returning—or what it actually takes to heal and stay healthy—this episode will change the way you think about treatment and recovery. Website:  www.gonstead-nm.com [https://www.gonstead-nm.com/] Decrease Pain With Movement:  E-Book [https://bit.ly/3WLutE8]      Fix Your Pain & Posture 8-Week Online Video Course [https://gonsteadnm.samcart.com/products/gonstead-physical-medicines-fix-your-pain--posture-online-course] Email:  drtony@gonsteadnm.com IG:  @Gonstead.nm [https://www.instagram.com/gonstead.nm/]

The Real Reason Your Hips and Knees Are Degenerating

Are your hips or knees breaking down… or is something deeper causing the problem? In this episode, we break down the real reason your hips and knees are degenerating — and it’s not just age, arthritis, or “wear and tear.” Most people are told their joints are simply wearing out over time. But the truth is, degeneration is often the result of poor movement patterns, instability, and abnormal stress being placed on the joints over and over again. When your body loses stability, it starts compensating. And over time, those compensations lead to breakdown, inflammation, and pain. In this episode, you’ll learn: * Why “wear and tear” is a misleading explanation * How movement asymmetries accelerate joint degeneration * The connection between stability and joint health * Why treating pain alone won’t fix the problem * What actually needs to change to protect and rebuild your joints If you’ve been dealing with hip pain, knee pain, arthritis, or chronic joint issues — this episode will change how you think about your body and your recovery. It’s not about managing symptoms. It’s about fixing the cause! Website:  www.gonstead-nm.com [https://www.gonstead-nm.com/] Decrease Pain With Movement:  E-Book [https://bit.ly/3WLutE8]      Fix Your Pain & Posture 8-Week Online Video Course [https://gonsteadnm.samcart.com/products/gonstead-physical-medicines-fix-your-pain--posture-online-course] Email:  drtony@gonsteadnm.com IG:  @Gonstead.nm [https://www.instagram.com/gonstead.nm/]

The 4-Step Proven Process We Use to Help People Get Their Lives Back

Most people in pain have tried everything — chiropractic, physical therapy, injections, medications — yet they’re still stuck. The problem isn’t effort. It’s the lack of a clear process. In this episode, Dr. Tony Del Angel breaks down the four-step proven process used at Gonstead Physical Medicine that has helped thousands of patients move out of pain, restore stability, and get back to living the life they miss. You’ll learn: Why random treatments don’t work long-term How proper diagnosis and movement analysis change outcomes What each phase of the process actually does for healing Why commitment and consistency are non-negotiable for real results If you’re tired of temporary relief and want to understand what it actually takes to heal, this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and a roadmap forward. Website:  www.gonstead-nm.com [https://www.gonstead-nm.com/] Decrease Pain With Movement:  E-Book [https://bit.ly/3WLutE8]      Fix Your Pain & Posture 8-Week Online Video Course [https://gonsteadnm.samcart.com/products/gonstead-physical-medicines-fix-your-pain--posture-online-course] Email:  drtony@gonsteadnm.com IG:  @Gonstead.nm [https://www.instagram.com/gonstead.nm/]

Why Your Pain Won't Go Away- And What to Do About It

You've been to every provider, tried every treatment, and yet… you're still in pain. What if the answers you've been searching for have been hiding in the details?  In this episode, we break down the often-overlooked connections between gut health, brain function, and chronic pain. Discover why traditional treatments might not be enough, how to spot the missing links in your healing journey, and what steps you can take to finally start feeling better.  There’s always a solution—you just have to know where to look. Website:  www.gonstead-nm.com [https://www.gonstead-nm.com/] Decrease Pain With Movement:  E-Book [https://bit.ly/3WLutE8]      Fix Your Pain & Posture 8-Week Online Video Course [https://gonsteadnm.samcart.com/products/gonstead-physical-medicines-fix-your-pain--posture-online-course] Email:  drtony@gonsteadnm.com IG:  @Gonstead.nm [https://www.instagram.com/gonstead.nm/]