{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"242 Why Pain Isn\u2019t Always the Problem with Dr. Tawny Kross, DPT","description":"If you\u2019ve ever dealt with chronic pain or injuries, you know the journey to healing doesn\u2019t always feel linear. Some days, it\u2019s one step forward\u2026 and others feel like you\u2019ve taken four steps back. But what if the marker of progress isn\u2019t pain? What if progress looks more like rebuilding trust in your body... \u2026creating a sense of safety in how you move... \u2026and learning how to listen without fear or frustration? In this episode, I\u2019m joined by chronic pain specialist and physical therapist Dr. Tawny Kross - and she shares why pain isn\u2019t always a sign of damage and why your body and brain need safety to heal. Whether you\u2019re deep in your healing journey or just trying to make sense of how your body feels, I know you\u2019re going to love this one. You\u2019ll learn:  Why pain does not always mean something is broken How to build nervous system resilience and capacity to reduce pain Why progress isn\u2019t about less pain How to proceed with your movement when you\u2019re in a flare-up  All the links:  @dr.tawny.kross on Instagram Kross Centered Care  Body Awareness Guide 30 days to more strength + flexibility with the Mobility Mastery Toolkit www.aewellness.com\/podcast - Show notes, links and more. Come hang out with me on Instagram @hollaformala : https:\/\/instagram.com\/hollaformala\/ TikTok @ aewellness Bodywork Starter Guide - learn the 6 places you need to roll right now for quick relief, plus the reason why what you\u2019ve tried so far has only given you a temporary fix. Download the guide for free now at www.aewellness.com\/bodywork 818-396-6501 is the Body Nerd Hotline - how do you build consistency and\/or where are you getting stuck? Drop me a line and let me know your body nerd hacks - you might just hear your voice on a future episode!  &amp;nbsp; Today's episode of The Body Nerd Show is brought to you by Movement Mavens\u2122 Therapy Balls\u2014the official mobility tool of the show and the best way to keep your body moving pain-free. Tight hips? Stiff back? Movement Mavens Therapy Balls are designed to mimic the feel of a massage therapist\u2019s hands, helping you release tension, improve flexibility, and move better\u2014every single day. Because let\u2019s be real\u2014foam rollers are meh, and tennis balls? Not even close. Get the best. Your body deserves it. And right now, you can save 25% on all therapy balls, kits, and workshops with code BODYNERD25. Shop now at www.aewellness.com\/shop-now\/   ","author_name":"The Body Nerd Show","author_url":"http:\/\/www.aewellness.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36657730\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/188620510"}