In this powerful episode, Rory Pendergast sits down with Dr. Roger Kasendorf, a board-certified pain management specialist, to break down one of the most misunderstood issues in personal injury law: chronic pain. They dive deep into the invisible toll it takes on the body, mind, and legal cases—from how pain spreads beyond the initial injury to why denial and stigma can make recovery even harder. Dr. Kasendorf shares real stories, surprising facts, and a passionate call for more holistic care—because managing pain is about restoring function, not just prescribing pills.

Whether you've experienced an accident, live with long-term pain, or are helping someone who does, this conversation reveals what’s often unseen but deeply felt.

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Need help? Contact Rory and the team at rorylaw.com for a free consultation.

Here are some key moments of the conversation:

00:00:24 -  Introduction to Chronic Pain Through a Legal Lens
00:04:46 - What Pain Management Doctors Really Do
00:09:19 - Pain Alleviation vs. Pain Management
00:14:00 - The Psychology of Pain and Denial
00:18:13 - Quality of Life and Aggressive Early Care
00:23:10 - Small Changes, Big Impact: Lifestyle and Inflammation
00:27:03 - The Multimodal Approach and Practitioner Humility
00:31:16 - Stigma, Subjectivity, and the Complexity of Pain
00:36:14 - The Urgency of Early, Holistic Treatment
00:43:05 - Chronic Pain and Legal Claims: FAQs and Final Thoughts

In this powerful episode, Rory Pendergast sits down with Dr. Roger Kasendorf, a board-certified pain management specialist, to break down one of the most misunderstood issues in personal injury law: chronic pain. They dive deep into the invisible toll it takes on the body, mind, and legal cases&mdash;from how pain spreads beyond the initial injury to why denial and stigma can make recovery even harder. Dr. Kasendorf shares real stories, surprising facts, and a passionate call for more holistic care&mdash;because managing pain is about restoring function, not just prescribing pills.
Whether you've experienced an accident, live with long-term pain, or are helping someone who does, this conversation reveals what&rsquo;s often unseen but deeply felt.
Listen to more episodes at&nbsp;<a href="https://olasmedia.com" data-start="871" data-end="909">olasmedia.com</a> Need help? Contact Rory and the team at&nbsp;<a data-start="955" data-end="989">rorylaw.com</a> for a free consultation.
Here are some key moments of the conversation:
00:00:24 -&nbsp; Introduction to Chronic Pain Through a Legal Lens 00:04:46 - What Pain Management Doctors Really Do 00:09:19 - Pain Alleviation vs. Pain Management 00:14:00 - The Psychology of Pain and Denial 00:18:13 - Quality of Life and Aggressive Early Care 00:23:10 - Small Changes, Big Impact: Lifestyle and Inflammation 00:27:03 - The Multimodal Approach and Practitioner Humility 00:31:16 - Stigma, Subjectivity, and the Complexity of Pain 00:36:14 - The Urgency of Early, Holistic Treatment 00:43:05 - Chronic Pain and Legal Claims: FAQs and Final Thoughts

Rory Pendergast, Lead Attorney at Rory Law, discusses the unseen impact and ripple effects on victims of various injuries in "The Unseen Impact"  

Unseen Impact with Rory Pendergast explores the ripple effects of personal injury cases, shedding light on the hidden ways accidents, negligence, and injustice shape lives and explores the economic, physical, and emotional damages endured.

Each episode features mental health, physical injury, and industry professionals to examine the widespread effects of various injuries on individuals, families, and communities. 

Rory Pendergast, a California-based attorney originally from Montana, hosts a show where he discusses the unseen impact and ripple effects on victims of various injuries. He advocates in court on behalf of victims of revenge pornography (non-consensual pornography), physical and mental injury, and property destruction.

<a href="https://rorylaw.com/">Rory Pendergast</a>, Lead Attorney at Rory Law, discusses the unseen impact and ripple effects on victims of various injuries in "The Unseen Impact"&nbsp;&nbsp;
Unseen Impact with Rory Pendergast explores the ripple effects of personal injury cases, shedding light on the hidden ways accidents, negligence, and injustice shape lives and explores the economic, physical, and emotional damages endured.
Each episode features mental health, physical injury, and industry professionals to examine the widespread effects of various injuries on individuals, families, and communities.&nbsp;
Rory Pendergast, a California-based attorney originally from Montana, hosts a show where he discusses the unseen impact and ripple effects on victims of various injuries. He advocates in court on behalf of victims of revenge pornography (non-consensual pornography), physical and mental injury, and property destruction.

Unseen Impact 

Unseen Impact is a podcast that looks beyond legal headlines to explore how personal injury truly affects people’s lives. Hosted by Rory Pendergast—a legal marketing strategist with over a decade of experience in the justice space—the show examines the real-world consequences of accidents, negligence, and systemic failures. Each episode features conversations with professionals in mental health, physical rehabilitation, and law—as well as those with lived experience—to shed light on the emotional, physical, and financial aftermath of personal injury. Rory brings a thoughtful, trauma-informed lens to each interview, creating space for guests to share insights that help educate, humanize, and advocate.

Unseen Impact is a podcast that looks beyond legal headlines to explore how personal injury truly affects people&rsquo;s lives. Hosted by Rory Pendergast&mdash;a legal marketing strategist with over a decade of experience in the justice space&mdash;the show examines the real-world consequences of accidents, negligence, and systemic failures. Each episode features conversations with professionals in mental health, physical rehabilitation, and law&mdash;as well as those with lived experience&mdash;to shed light on the emotional, physical, and financial aftermath of personal injury. Rory brings a thoughtful, trauma-informed lens to each interview, creating space for guests to share insights that help educate, humanize, and advocate.

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