The Snowball Effect With Halina Snowball,MD

Dr. Halina Snowball
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 Welcome to The Snowball Effect, the podcast dedicated to helping you understand and manage pain from a physiatrist’s perspective. Hosted by Dr. Halina Snowball, a leading expert in pain management and rehabilitation and Stanford graduate, this podcast offers insightful discussions, practical advice, and evidence-based strategies to help you reclaim your life from chronic pain. 

Episodes

  1. 07/08/2025

    More Than a Headache: The Truth About Migraines

    In this episode of The Snowball Effect, Dr. Snowball takes a deep dive into the often-misunderstood world of migraines — more than “just a headache.” Learn how migraines can disrupt every corner of daily life, from concentration and productivity to sleep, relationships, and basic movement. Dr. Snowball breaks down the common triggers, symptoms, and stages of migraines, while offering insight into both short-term relief and long-term strategies to regain control. Whether you’re a longtime sufferer or know someone who is, this episode brings clarity to the chaos migraines can cause — and momentum toward healing.

    8 min
  2. Joint Effort: Navigating Knee Pain Management With a Patient

    06/19/2025

    Joint Effort: Navigating Knee Pain Management With a Patient

    in this episode of The Snowball Effect, we explore the real-life challenges of knee pain management through the eyes of someone who’s living it every day. Our guest, shares his journey through chronic knee pain—from initial diagnosis to navigating treatments, physical therapy, and the toll that often goes unspoken. We discuss what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what he wishes more doctors understood. Whether you're a patient, clinician, or someone supporting a loved one through joint pain, this conversation offers honest insight into the human side of pain management—beyond charts and checklists.

    24 min

  3. 06/19/2025

    Knee Deep: Explaining and Managing Knee Pain

    In this solo episode, Dr. Snowball breaks down everything you need to know about what's really causing your knee pain — and what you can actually do about it. From common culprits to overlooked triggers, you’ll hear the straight facts without the fluff. Whether you're dealing with stiffness, swelling, or just mystery discomfort, this episode gives you the doctor’s take on how to manage it, move better, and start feeling like yourself again.

    9 min

  4. 06/19/2025

    The Snowball Effect Begins

    Welcome to the very first episode of The Snowball Effect! In this kickoff, Dr. Snowball breaks down what this podcast is all about — how small, consistent changes in your health can build powerful momentum over time. You’ll get a glimpse into Dr. Snowball’s mission, mindset, and what you can expect from future episodes. Whether you're dealing with pain, bouncing back from injury, or just trying to move and feel better, this is where your snowball starts rolling.

    11 min
  • 4 Episodes

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 Welcome to The Snowball Effect, the podcast dedicated to helping you understand and manage pain from a physiatrist’s perspective. Hosted by Dr. Halina Snowball, a leading expert in pain management and rehabilitation and Stanford graduate, this podcast offers insightful discussions, practical advice, and evidence-based strategies to help you reclaim your life from chronic pain. 

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