Replay: Healing Through Movement: The Psychology of Pain with Dr Tawny Kross (ep 88)

About this episode

The episode features a discussion on the integration of psychology into physical therapy with Dr. Tawny Kross, focusing on pain management and emotional healing.

In this episode of the Pain Free Athlete Podcast, host Dana Jones welcomes Dr. Tawny Kross, a physical therapist and pain and wellness coach, for an in-depth conversation on the integration of psychology into physical therapy. Together, they explore how understanding pain from a psychological perspective can transform treatment, the impact of stress on pain management, and how pain perception evolves over time. Dr. Kross shares her experiences working with veterans and highlights the unique challenges they face with chronic pain. The discussion underscores the importance of a holistic approach to pain management—one that embraces emotional healing, body awareness, and the mind-body connection for lasting wellness. Podcast Website: painfreeathletepodcast.com Guest: Dr. Tawny Kross Website: drtawnykross.com Instagram: @dr.tawny.kross • • Facebook: ⁠facebook.com/dr.tawny.kross⁠ Podcast Disclaimer: The Pain-Free Podcast is presented solely for general information, education, and entertainment purposes. Any information presented in this podcast is not intended as a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist, or other qualified professional diagnosis. The use of…

People in this episode

Host: Dana Jones

Guest: Dr. Tawny Kross

Topics covered

• psychology of pain
• physical therapy
• chronic pain
• stress management
• holistic health

Keywords

• pain management
• psychological perspective
• veterans
• chronic pain
• mind-body connection

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pain Free Athlete Podcast, drtawnykross.com, facebook.com/dr.tawny.kross, painfreeathletepodcast.com

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