# The Biggest Lie We’ve Been Told About Pain | David Jeter

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Podcast: [The Thought Atlas Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-thought-atlas-podcast-7652117)
Published: 2026-07-13T09:17:12+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blessed-igberase/episodes/The-Biggest-Lie-Weve-Been-Told-About-Pain--David-Jeter-e3m0rpk
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## Resource

Pain is one of the most universal human experiences—yet many of us misunderstand what it’s trying to tell us. In this episode of Thought Atlas, I’m joined by David Jeter, a physical therapist and owner of Acceleration Physical Therapy in Spokane, Washington. For about twenty-five years, David has helped people recover from injury, improve movement, and rethink the way they relate to their bodies. Rather than focusing only on where pain exists, he asks a deeper question: Why is that tissue under stress in the first place? Together, we explore: • Why pain is often misunderstood • Treating causes instead of symptoms • Movement and long-term health • Strength, flexibility, endurance, and balance • Aging while staying active • Preventing injury • Building resilience through movement • What healthy movement teaches us about life This isn’t simply a conversation about physical therapy. It’s a conversation about understanding the body as an interconnected system—and why lasting health often begins by looking beyond the symptoms. 🌍 Thought Atlas https://joinpodmatch.com/thoughtatlas 🌍 Acceleration Physical Therapy http://www.accelerationphysicaltherapy.com/ If today’s conversation resonated with you, visit Acceleration Physical Therapy to learn more about David Jeter’s approach to movement, rehabilitation, and musculoskeletal health.

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