Dr. Joe Tatta | The Healing Pain Podcast

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Pain Science Education discusses the treatment of persistent pain. Learn how to use the brain, body, mind, and behavior to reduce pain and improve physical and mental well-being. This podcast offers free training for physical therapists, healthcare professionals, and people with pain. Dr. Joe Tatta is a physical therapist, educator, author, and pain researcher. He is known for his contribution to integrative pain care and for championing the safe and effective treatment of chronic pain. With over 20 years of clinical expertise, Dr. Joe is dedicated to converting cutting-edge pain science into actionable therapeutic practices. An advocate for a biopsychosocial approach, Dr. Joe developed PRISM: Pain Recovery and Integrative Systems Model, a cognitive-behavioral approach that promotes resilience, growth, and recovery. Pain Science Education invites listeners to explore a wide array of subjects including pain education, pain neuroscience, physical therapy, physiotherapy, pain psychology, wellness, and continuing education. Episodes feature interviews with leading experts, offering a deep dive into the pivotal topics shaping the field of pain management.The insights shared here aim to propel the practice of physical therapy to the forefront of primary pain management. Dr. Joe Tatta is committed to guiding therapists and healthcare providers through the complexities of pain, equipping them with the knowledge to deliver non-pharmacologic and non-invasive approaches to chronic pain. With Dr. Joe's guidance, listeners will uncover the potential of physical therapists as pivotal figures in pain management, understand the importance of health behavior change, and learn how to use integrative and lifestyle medicine in practice.Join the Pain Science Education podcast to transform your clinical approach, enrich your professional toolkit, and participate in the revolution of pain management. Each episode promises to take you one step closer to learning about pain, becoming a leader in delivering exceptional, innovative care to those suffering with pain, and ultimately improving lives across the globe.

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indigoandgo

Great resource!

Pain Science Education is one of my favorite podcasts! And, although I love pain science education (in general), this podcast is really about so much more! Yes, there is lots of science -- but don't worry those of you who aren't big science nerds like myself, Dr. Tatta and his guests make it all very relatable. I'm a physician who works with lots of patients with chronic pain, and I find myself regularly referring to content on this podcast and recommending episodes for my patients. Whether you're a clinician, a person experiencing chronic pain, or just someone who wants to understand pain better, I guarantee that you'll find this podcast useful. There is so much content with a broad range of speakers and topics -- not to mention the links in the show notes. It truly is a valuable resource.
Junahdrian

Hope as a Therapeutic Intervention for Chronic Pain

As someone with chronic pain, I particularly loved this episode because it focuses on self agency in getting your life and health back. I have worked online with Dr. Tatta, and he was so critical in helping me to understand my pain and overcome the obstacles that were preventing me from walking. In my first group session, he talked about the factors that prevent us from moving forward. Mine was fear. A ton of imaging had made me afraid that I would hurt myself if I tried to walk without a walker. What I learned in that session gave me hope that I could walk again without assistance. My goal for the 6-week course was to be able to walk for 15 minutes without a walker. I had done that after the first session. By the end of the course, I was walking a mile unaided. Having hope eliminated my fear and allowed me to move again. I’m 76 years old and walk 1.25 miles a day or more. I’m so grateful!
BAB PT

Imperative information for all physical therapists

As PTs, we must advance the science of pain for our patients and other healthcare professionals.
Jason Cherry

Thank you!

Thank you for having me on the podcast Joe. I am a long time listener and follower of your work so it was exciting to actually be on the podcast. I appreciated the opportunity to share how improving psychological flexibility may help us reduce student burnout and ultimately professional burnout. Thank you for everything you are doing to move the physical therapy profession forward! Jason Cherry
RyanWM 8000

Episode 276 Scotty Butcher

I loved what Scotty call the “big fish in the pond.” The ability to connect with a client and how to help a client connect with themselves. Exercise technique, expertise, treatment skills, and knowledge are all secondary to helping clients become in touch with themselves to change their stories narrative to a positive one through pain mastery moving forward. Joe’s interviews give a cutting-edge and creative view to the latest pain science and how to apply it.
Magic of Motion

Innovation Collaboration Sensation

I was super excited to be a guest on this amazing podcast, especially after attending Dr. Tatta's sessions at CSM on nutritions impact on pain. Joe is definitely dedicated to promoting wellness and recognizing disparities influence on pain and its management. Access to healthy foods is one of the many factors that influence the disparities we see in healthcare. As healthcare professionals, we must promote health and wellness literacy to tackle this. Utilizing outreach events are a great way to address this while building a sense of community. Shortly after airing one of Dr. Tatta’s innovators reached out to me about collaboration. This is how we build community and find different ways to address needs. I am now a subscriber to the podcast and excited to hear about more innovations in physical therapy and health promotion! Thank you Dr. Joe Tatta for inviting me to share Explore the Magic of Motion! It was such a pleasure chatting with you!
LI*LA*LO

THANK YOU!!

I want to thank you for doin what you do because I’m just starting to learn about all of this stuff about pain and to why I’m in so much pain it took seven years to figure out . I diagnosed myself ( thank god) bc my doctors r still trying to figure it out while I’m trying to explain it to them but bc my blood work is normal they r not saying they dnt bet me but r not working hard to help me and I feel lost and that no one around here understand me or believe me to y I am the way I am do to trauma over the past 20 something years later and chronic stress that has never stoped on top of emotional abuse and mulastion my life has been not so well and my body is just getting worse and iv been spending over seven years trying to live , raise my kiddos( single divorced) (cheated on)), work full time ,& in major chronic pain and a lady hit my car while I was at a stop doin about 50 caused my neck pain to wording. To I finally had to stop working to my body finally hv time to break and talk to me I had a huge mental breakdown to start doin research on them then to find research on this topic and a very light bright light was in front of me oh my god THATS IT THATS WHATS GOIN ON W ME:) it was so nice to finally hv a answer to hv my body get worse and no doctor around here to understand me or no how to help me is very frustrating. I thought ok no I no y now time to get better ...NOPE! I NEED SOMEONE TO HELP ME PLS FIND ME HELP! I want to b better ( so I can live my new life happy and use my past life to show awareness on this topic so someone never deals and waits as long as me suffering waiting and to feel no one gets or believes u. Cau u help me?! U r helping me just by me listioning to yur podcast and making me dought myself anymore and that I’m not crazy but yet still I need help I dnt no we’re to start to heal iv done everything I possibly can?!
Christine PT

Tools for pain sufferers and practitioners

Thank you Dr. Tatta. This podcast always gets me excited about my work with patients and their families. Well articulated guests on a myriad of topics related to pain. Each episode I learn something new. Joe’s guests often inspire me to read more about any particular pain related topic. My favorite episodes include 113, 117, 124, 126, 137, 223.
Sean P O'Dea

Incredibly Powerful and Gave Me Hope

This episode gave me hope when I had very little and allowed me to cry. I’ve been in and out of physical therapy for the last several years for musculoskeletal pain. The last year and a half have been incredibly hard. My friends and family don’t fully understand what I’m going through physically and mentally, so to hear Dr. Litzy’s story and how she overcame her pain gave me tremendous hope that I could overcome mine too - and I am. Thank you for the inspiration.
ArtistJen74

So helpful for patients and practitioners!

As a chronic pain patient (Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and chronic migraine), I have found Dr. Joe Tatta’s podcast to be incredibly helpful. I have also recommended it to my pain management doctor, who is always appreciative of any resources I send his way. Thanks so much for continuing to bring forward a diverse array of experts!!
rachsobc

Listen to this podcast

As a practicing clinician and guest educator, I have found this podcast to be an unbeatable resource. Dr. Joe brings on guests from all over the world and I don’t know how, but each seems to be better than the last! There’s a wealth of knowledge here. If you’ve ever had pain or treated someone with pain, listen to this podcast.
Dr MoMo

Healing pain podcast

Epic truthful information about pain and how to deal !!!
Calla Kaye

Light at the end of the tunnel

The knowledge I gain from all of Joe Tatta’s communications, including this podcast, has truly helped me uncover a light at the end of this tunnel of chronic pain. The material he shares and the guests he has are credible, inspiring, and provide a sense of optimism and empowerment that is not easily found in the chronic pain community. I wish that all professionals showed the same level of interest in cutting edge science and research. Joe Tatta and his podcast are a diamond in the rough. @jacquietobin
J.MAC13

Love is pain , and nothing should be

What an amazing podcast, it makes you really think about how your body works and operates. I have shared this with many countless physical therapist and friends to help them overcome obstacles in their life. Joe articulates pain and the connection to all your different systems at once. Couldn’t be happier to write a glowing review about this.
Steve, PT

Great Content

As an experienced PT I continue to find great content within the podcast each episode. There’s great diversity of content experts on the show who are very current in their field. There are often useful giveaways too which can enhance learning. Highly recommended for both new and experienced PTs.
allimac2002

Wonderful resource

I always feel inspired to learn more and be a better practitioner after listening to each episode. Thank you!!
BiffDPT

Always Insightful

There’s always a lot of great info in this podcast and really enjoy listening!
SmartMovesPT

Great support for patients

I’m a practicing physical therapist and I recommend this podcast all the time to my patients to help them better understand and manage their condition. Great content , keep up the great work you do for your community Dr. Tatta. Thank you!
Juls intune

authentic

Dr. Joe truly cares about bringing healing to those who suffer. His message is practical and accessible. I also learn so much from his engaging podcasts. Thank you for all you do Dr. Joe! ❤️
sacredhealingyoga

Wealth of information

I am a PA-C and Yoga Therapist working in Integrative Chronic Pain Management and listen to this podcast on a regular basis. The interviews and topics cover a wide range and offer great nuggets of info for an increasingly important topic in our world today.
HMounts

Great information

Every time I listen I learn something new and can immediately apply to my patient population, myself or my tribe.
Evelyn Hecht

Great resource for understanding and healing pain

Dr Joe Tatta has a gift of finding amazing speakers, researchers, and those interested in healing pain using the biopsychosocial approach. His interviews are always enlightening and Joe does an awesome job of making people feel comfortable so they shine and share even more for his listeners. A must podcast for professionals and patients alike!
NikDave#2235

Dr. Joe

If you are an integrated practitioner PT, OT, Psychologist, Creative Arts Therapist or Counselor Dr. Joe’s talks will cover your learning needs!
Brycen, PT

Wide Ranging and helpful Information

As a Physical Therapist who primarily treats patients with persistent pain issues, this podcast has been very helpful to expose me to wide range of ideas from different professions involved in the treatment of pain. @BrycenMoore1
Lightdriven

Great information!

I’ve been following for quite some time. A lot of information shared you wouldn’t ordinarily hear from your doctor but is extremely important to communicate with them. Thank you so much for making this possible and personally saving me a lot of pain.
seattle grandmother

Grateful

I am so grateful to Dr Joe Tatta for putting on these podcasts. He and the people that he interviews are full of great info! Thanks!
Georgia PT

Exceptional Podcast!!!!

Dr. Joe is a wealth of information and this podcast is FULL of PRACTICAL topics and ideas. It addresses a multi-therapeutic approach to pain management which is awesome!!! Great presenters!!!! I am a Travel PT across the Western US and people out there are struggling and need help. Thanks!!!!
Bearick

Great info!

My father is a PT and he suggested I listen to this. Very informative on all things related to pain relief!
Falguni Vashi

Falguni Vashi PT

This podcast has helped me treat my persistent pain patients in an effective manner.
Lynn MT

Great resources!

It’s so great to be empowered to live a better life and return to the activities one once enjoyed. These podcasts cover a wide range of techniques to do just that! Thank you!
L Chapman, PT

Great professional collaborations

I began listening to this podcast after researching chronic pain management and HIGHLY recommend it to all professionals and patients who treat/interact/manage it. I especially like how Dr. Joe Tatta collaborates with other professions to discuss the broad range of chronic pain. This is very helpful when creating personalized treatment plans for the population as well.
Kgbensley

Evidenced based and applicable

Dr. Joe does a great job synthesizing the research around pain, mobility, disability, and disease, and gives us interesting information to apply. I am a pediatric physical therapist and find the information useful in my practice as well as my life as I live with a chronic illness. One of the best podcasts in our field! Thank you.
LPMoore

My favorite professional podcast!

I have been a PT for 25 years and I love this podcast. It keeps me inspired to learn in such a wholistic way to help my clients. Joe is a very thoughtful presenter and is able to breakdown complex topics into useful nuggets to apply right away. We have better ways of helping people’s experience with pain. Joe goes down all the roads and helps me feel confident talking about nutrition, emotion, trauma, self efficacy in the realm of pain science. Joe is a pioneer and leader in the PT world. He is on top of the science and research. These podcasts have improved my skills and guided my continuing education in a direction that has made my work so much more meaningful. Many thanks!
Layku

A great resource

As a PTA student, this has been a great resource to hear professionals at the top of their game. Joe does a great job of communicating and guiding the listeners through enlightening conversations that will definitely help me in my growth as a healthcare provider. Twitter: @laynekunce
Joan Sample

Multifaceted approach to healing pain

I really appreciate Joes knowledge, the varied speakers in his podcasts and his multifaceted approach to dealing with pain.
DonnaMDKS

Very informative!!

As a Nurse Practitioner the informative I have learned from Joe’s podcast have been invaluable! It’s a great resource for me and my patients with chronic pain. I recommend the podcasts and his books DonnaMDKS
@e__dubss

Informative and Practical

I am a physical therapist in Boston, MA and work with a variety of clients with both musculoskeletal and neurological compromise. I love the Healing Pain podcast because I find the content directly relates to my patient care. The topics discussed touch on so many factors that affect our perception of pain, it feels empowering that there is always something I can be doing as a clinician, or the client themselves can do to improve their situation. It provides a hopeful message while being rooted in science and evidence based medicine.
Drbuffcat

Helping us keep up

Chronic pain IIs a complex and rapidly moving field. Dr. Joe and his podcasts help us to keep up from his physical therapy perspective, which is becoming more relevant as time passes. Thank you! Tony Buffington Clinical professor UC Davis
Alea K.

DPT students should listen!

This is a must listen to podcast for DPT students like myself. It goes into more depth and detail which supplements what we learn in school. Highly recommend it!
Jeff, DOT, Cert MDT

Great information

Great information for those of you who treat or deal with chronic pain. It takes a lot of patience to unwrap the complexity of this issue and this would be a helpful resource for all.
Nick R, PTA

Great source of information!

Dr. Joe has provided invaluable insight over the years in both his books and CEU programs. This podcast is a great source for anyone in the PT field or interested in learning more about Chronic Pain and what can be done for it!
Betsy Todd

Joe Tata Pain Podcasts

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise on such an important topic. I have been a physical therapist for 27 years and am always looking for ways to help my chronic pain patients. Through the years I have found that helping them holistically with lifestyle and psychosocial interventions has helped them the most! I am so grateful to you for sharing your functional medicine approach! Thank You!
Chris Lester DPT

Fantastic resource for clinicians and patients

This podcast has helped improve my confidence in helping people with chronic pain as a physical therapist and I often provide this as a resource for patients who are seeking more information.
ald369

Integrative Pain review

Joe is well spoken and knowledgeable in an area of healthcare that is in need of leaders in pain rehabilitation. He offers course content in several areas related to the treatment of pain and function that is easy to integrate into physical therapy practice! Highly recommend. (FBook: Anita Davis)
barneypt

Excellent podcast

Diverse topics, great knowledge base. This podcast is an asset to any therapist.
KillaKammm

This guy is great!

Listen to this man, he knows what he is talking about!
RebeccasJoy

High-value content compassionately delivered

Joe delivers excellent content and his interviews are engaging, informative, and packed with value. I am a holistic life coach with a focus on healing pain and stress, so grateful for leaders like Joe! Thank you, Rebecca David
Maddy 4

Episode 192, Neck Pain, Headache and Manual Therapy

Great topic , very informative.
Whatever2.....

Every Healthcare Professional Needs to Know about Pain Sciende

Wonderful, accurate information about chronic pain. I wasn't exposed to this much in PT school, at least not enough to appreciate it. Incorporating this into practice gives patients the knowledge and the empowerment they need to heal.
sqbuChristine

Helpful With Seniors

I work as a coach with seniors with chronic pains. I’ve just started listening to The Healing Pain Podcast and ACT for Chronic Pain. My clients are already benefiting what I’m learning. It has given them a more positive vision of their future possibilities. I’ve been sharing information about the podcast with PT’s and coaches.