About this episode

This episode features a conversation with Ron Clinton about pain, healing, and the importance of storytelling in healthcare.

In this episode of The Starfish Storytellers , we sit down with physical therapist, educator, and author Ron Clinton for a powerful conversation about pain, healing, and the stories we tell ourselves about our bodies. With more than 35 years of experience and extensive training in the McKenzie Method, Ron has helped thousands of patients overcome chronic back, neck, knee, and mobility issues through conservative, evidence-based approaches that often avoid medications, injections, and surgery. Together, we explore how pain is often misunderstood and how symptoms may originate far from where discomfort appears. Ron shares remarkable real-world stories from his practice, including patients misdiagnosed for years before discovering the true source of their pain. This conversation dives into the emotional side of healing, the importance of movement and self-efficacy, and how mindset, understanding, and patient empowerment can dramatically change recovery outcomes. We also discuss: Why storytelling matters in healthcare and rehabilitation The connection between movement, independence, and quality of life The role of hope and understanding in patient recovery Restless Leg Syndrome and…

People in this episode

Host: Liana Henry

Guest: Ron Clinton

Topics covered

• pain management
• healing
• storytelling in healthcare
• patient empowerment
• movement and independence
• chronic pain

Keywords

• pain
• healing
• chronic pain
• storytelling
• patient empowerment
• movement
• McKenzie Method

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: McKenzie Method

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