The Pain and Performance Podcast

Derrick Hines
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Scientifically Hacking: Health, Healing, Pain, Nutrition, and Longevity. We'll dive into all the exact habits, technology and recommendations you can use to optimize health, healing and life! Learn how I use and apply these everyday in my Pain Specialty Practice to improve my patient's lives, speed their healing, and increase longevity. On the podcast, I interview the scientist, doctors, creators and even patients on topics like: -Health Optimization-Supercharge Healing and Recovery-Sleep Enhancements Techniques-Daily Routines and Tactics for the Optimized Life-Research on Technology, Treatments, Supplements and more.-Case Review - We interview and discuss difficulty pain or health cases and how someone improved, healed and got back to living!-Mindset Improvements-Wholistic Living -Much, Much More!

  1. 12H AGO

    Are Collagen Supplements Worth It? New Research Explained

    Collagen has become one of the most popular supplements in the world, but there is still confusion about what it actually does. In this episode of the Pain and Performance Podcast, Dr. Derrick Hines breaks down the latest research on collagen supplementation, including a major 2026 analysis reviewing 113 randomized controlled trials. He explains where collagen shows clear benefits, where the evidence is weaker, and how to use it properly for joint health, muscle recovery, and tissue repair. Dr. Hines also highlights common mistakes people make when taking collagen and how combining it with the right nutrients and movement can dramatically improve results. In This Episode - What collagen is and why it is the most abundant structural protein in the human body - The latest research showing collagen’s benefits for osteoarthritis, joint pain, and mobility - How collagen supports muscle strength, tendon health, and connective tissue recovery - Why vitamin C is essential for collagen synthesis and why many people take collagen incorrectly - How combining collagen with hyaluronic acid and proper movement can improve joint health and tissue repair TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drderrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derrickbhines/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrDerrick

    15 min

  2. 1D AGO

    Why Comfort Is Stealing Your Freedom and Your Health

    Many people believe that living healthy means restriction while unhealthy habits represent freedom. In this episode of the Pain and Performance Podcast, Dr. Derrick Hines challenges that idea and explains why the opposite is often true. He explores how discipline, strength, and metabolic health create the real freedom to move, travel, think clearly, and fully participate in life. Through practical examples and research on VO2 max and strength, Dr. Hines shows how building health today expands the opportunities and independence we have later in life. In This Episode - Why the belief that healthy living is restrictive is one of the biggest myths in modern health - How VO2 max and strength strongly correlate with longevity and independence - Why discipline and short term discomfort are necessary for long term freedom - The connection between health, energy, and the ability to fully participate in life - How building physical and mental resilience creates greater freedom over time TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drderrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derrickbhines/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrDerrick

    9 min

  3. 6D AGO

    Why Your Habits Fail (And How Journaling Fixes It)

    Trying to change your habits without changing your identity is one of the biggest reasons transformation fails. In this episode of the Pain and Performance Podcast, Dr. Derrick Hines explores how journaling can become a powerful tool for mental reprogramming. By intentionally changing the story we tell ourselves and reinforcing the identity we want to build, journaling can help align our mindset, habits, and actions. Dr. Hines shares the story of Olympic speed skater Dan Jansen to illustrate how shifting internal dialogue can transform performance and resilience, even after repeated setbacks. In This Episode - Why lasting change requires shifting identity, not just behavior - How journaling activates the brain’s reticular activating system to reinforce new beliefs - The story of Olympic champion Dan Jansen and how mindset transformed his performance - Simple journaling prompts that can help reshape internal dialogue and daily focus - How consistent reflection and identity-based habits can drive long term transformation TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drderrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derrickbhines/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrDerrick

    13 min

  4. MAR 19

    Can Nutrition Help Alzheimer’s and MS? What This Research Discovered

    In this episode of the Pain and Performance Podcast, Dr. Derrick Hines sits down with nutrition researcher Dr. John Lewis to discuss groundbreaking research on polysaccharides derived from aloe vera and rice bran. Dr. Lewis shares how his early background in bodybuilding shaped his view of nutrition and led him into clinical research exploring how specific nutrients can support the body’s natural healing systems. The conversation dives into clinical trials involving Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis, the role of immune balance in chronic illness, and how complex plant compounds may help restore cellular function. Together, they explore how nutrition can influence inflammation, immune signaling, and long term brain health. In This Episode - How complex polysaccharides from aloe vera and rice bran may influence immune signaling and cellular repair - Clinical trial findings showing improvements in cognitive function in people with moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease - Research exploring reduced infections and improved physical function in patients with multiple sclerosis - Why immune balance, inflammation, and cellular signaling are central to brain health and chronic disease - Nutritional strategies and compounds that may support long-term neurological health and resilience Links:  DERRICK TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drderrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derrickbhines/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrDerrick JOHN Website: https://drlewisnutrition.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5xvuUBaSGsAuSo4ZxhNR0A

    1h 10m

  5. MAR 17

    How to Prevent Heart Disease Before It Starts | VO2 Max, Testing, and Exercise

    Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death, yet it rarely develops overnight. In this episode of the Pain and Performance Podcast, Dr. Derrick Hines discusses why cardiovascular disease builds gradually over time and how early testing and lifestyle interventions can significantly reduce risk. He explains the most important markers to monitor, why VO2 max is one of the strongest predictors of longevity, and how exercise, sauna therapy, nutrition, and targeted nutrients can support long-term heart health. In This Episode - Why heart disease develops slowly over years and why prevention should start early - The key cardiovascular tests that reveal risk, including ApoB, C-reactive protein, fasting insulin, and coronary calcium scores - Why VO2 max is one of the strongest predictors of longevity and cardiovascular health - How combining zone two training with high-intensity intervals can significantly improve heart function - The roles of sauna therapy, targeted nutrients, and anti-inflammatory nutrition in supporting long-term cardiovascular health TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drderrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derrickbhines/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrDerrick

    16 min

  6. MAR 13

    Q&A on Nerve Pain, Brain Health, Fasting, and Hormones (Tea with Dr. D)

    In this episode of Tea with Dr. D, Dr. Derrick Hines answers a variety of health questions from the community, covering topics ranging from nerve pain and regenerative therapies to brain health, fasting protocols, and cortisol balance. The conversation highlights how identifying the root cause of symptoms can dramatically change outcomes, whether the issue is nerve entrapment, metabolic dysfunction, or hormonal imbalance. Dr. Hines also shares practical strategies and research-backed tools people can use to improve healing, energy, and long-term health. In This Episode - How to tell the difference between nerve pain and muscle pain - Why treatments sometimes fail when the wrong tissue is targeted - Therapies that help decompress and heal irritated nerves - The potential role of glutathione in brain health and neurodegeneration - How often to use a fasting mimicking diet for metabolic health - Whether hip labral tears can be missed on MRI scans - Simple ways to reset a dysregulated cortisol cycle - Why morning light, movement, and earlier dinners matter for hormone balance - Small daily habits can have a powerful effect on healing, energy, and overall health. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drderrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derrickbhines/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrDerrick

    26 min

  7. MAR 11

    How to Reset Your Cortisol Cycle

    Cortisol often gets blamed for stress and poor health, but the real problem is not cortisol itself. It is when cortisol shows up at the wrong time of day. In this episode, Dr. Derrick Hines explains the natural cortisol rhythm, why it should peak shortly after waking and decline through the evening, and what happens when that cycle becomes dysregulated. If your mornings feel sluggish, your energy crashes midday, or you struggle to fall asleep at night, your cortisol rhythm may be out of sync. The good news is that simple daily habits can help restore a healthy cycle. In This Episode - What the healthy cortisol curve should look like - Signs your cortisol rhythm is dysregulated - Why morning sunlight helps reset your hormonal clock - The role of early movement and exercise in hormone balance - How late meals and evening light disrupt sleep and cortisol - The impact of evening screen time and stress exposure - Simple routines to restore energy, sleep, and circadian rhythm - When cortisol rises and falls at the right times, sleep improves, energy stabilizes, and your body functions the way it was designed to. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drderrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derrickbhines/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrDerrick

    13 min

  8. MAR 9

    How to Identify Nerve Entrapment

    Not all pain comes from muscles or joints. In many cases, the real source is a trapped or irritated nerve. In this episode, Dr. Derrick Hines explains how to recognize the difference between nerve entrapment and typical musculoskeletal pain. He walks through the common symptoms of nerve irritation, why traditional pain medications often fail, and how identifying the true source of pain can completely change the treatment approach and recovery timeline. In This Episode - How nerve pain feels different from muscle or joint pain - The common symptoms of nerve entrapment (burning, tingling, radiating pain) - Why anti-inflammatories and pain medications often fail - Common nerve entrapments in the body (cluneal, ulnar, median, fibular, pudendal) - Treatments that help restore nerve mobility and blood flow - Therapies used for nerve decompression and healing - How compounds like PEA and GHK-Cu may support nerve recovery - Understanding the source of your pain is the first step toward fixing it. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drderrick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derrickbhines/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrDerrick

    14 min
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Scientifically Hacking: Health, Healing, Pain, Nutrition, and Longevity. We'll dive into all the exact habits, technology and recommendations you can use to optimize health, healing and life! Learn how I use and apply these everyday in my Pain Specialty Practice to improve my patient's lives, speed their healing, and increase longevity. On the podcast, I interview the scientist, doctors, creators and even patients on topics like: -Health Optimization-Supercharge Healing and Recovery-Sleep Enhancements Techniques-Daily Routines and Tactics for the Optimized Life-Research on Technology, Treatments, Supplements and more.-Case Review - We interview and discuss difficulty pain or health cases and how someone improved, healed and got back to living!-Mindset Improvements-Wholistic Living -Much, Much More!

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  • Creator
    Derrick Hines
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    212
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Pain and Performance Podcast
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    The Pain and Performance Podcast

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