How Modern Movement is Hurting Us: The Orthopedic Surgeon Who Quit Surgery | Joshua John-Ram Schacter

Everyday Ancestral with James Barry

Everyday Ancestral with James Barry
How Modern Movement is Hurting Us: The Orthopedic Surgeon Who Quit Surgery | Joshua John-Ram Schacter
Mar 19, 2026 Season 1 Episode 72
James Barry, Podcraft Alchemy, Joshua John-Ram Schacter

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How many unnecessary joint surgeries are happening today, and what can we do instead? Modern orthopedic systems often rush patients toward surgery while ignoring the deeper causes of joint pain like inflammation, poor movement patterns, and lifestyle habits.

Joshua John-Ram Schacter, DO FAAOS is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and founder of Pinnacle Integrative Orthopedics who has performed over 15,000 surgeries. His perspective changed after witnessing the flaws in modern medicine, leading him to focus on regenerative medicine, functional medicine, and ancestral movement to help people heal joint pain and delay or avoid surgery.

Key Insights:

✅ Many Joint Surgeries Are Performed Too Early
✅ Chronic Inflammation Damages Joint Healing
✅ Natural Movement Protects Joint Health
✅ Strength Training Preserves Muscle And Bone
✅ Regenerative Medicine Supports Joint Repair
✅ Mindset Influences Pain And Recovery

Chapters:

00:00 Coming Up…
00:37 Why Joint Surgeries Are Increasing
02:42 Why Doctors Push Surgery
05:22 How Modern Life Causes Joint Pain
07:13 Inflammation And Processed Food Damage Joints
08:29 Listening To Pain Signals
10:21 Joshua Schacter’s Journey Into Orthopedics
13:04 Why Mindset Impacts Healing
15:32 How Dr Joshua Schacter’s Medical Career Changed
19:09 The Transactional Healthcare System
21:40 Foundations Of Longevity And Joint Health
23:52 One Ancestral Movement You Need
27:23 Movement Habits For Kids
30:27 Exercise That Protects Joints Long Term
36:41 Why Adventure And Nature Help The Brain
39:45 Why He Stopped Performing Surgery
40:49 Regenerative Medicine Alternatives
43:55 Rethinking Joint Replacement Surgery
48:12 The Power Of Mindset In Health
52:53 One Ancestral Habit That Needs To Return
54:36 Where To Find Joshua Schacter

👤 Guest Info:

Pinnacle Integrative Orthopedics: https://pinnaclesportsmedicine.com/

Joshua Schacter IG: https://instagram.com/drjoshuaschacter

Joshua Schacter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PinnacleOrthoWF

Joshua Schacter YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrJoshuaSchacter

Joshua Schacter TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@drjoshuaschacter

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