If you’re living with chronic pain and wondering whether physical therapy can help—or whether it’s already failed you—you’re not alone. So many people come to physical therapy hoping it will be their answer, only to leave feeling misunderstood, unheard, or worse: blamed for not getting better. But here’s the truth. Physical therapy can be incredibly…
Here’s What You Actually Need! When you’re in pain, it’s totally natural to want a clear plan. Something that says: “Do this, and you’ll feel better.” And exercises can help with chronic pain. It’s just not about choosing the “right” one. This kind of thinking can set us up to fail. If the first movement…
Somatic exercise might sound like just another wellness trend, but if you’ve been struggling with chronic pain, it’s worth a closer look. Unlike traditional stretching or strength training, somatic exercise focuses on retraining the way your body moves. It’s about waking up muscles that have been stuck in painful patterns and teaching them how to…
When you’re living with chronic pain, it’s easy to fall into the trap of believing movement myths like: movement will only make things worse. It’s a common belief, fueled by well-meaning advice from healthcare providers, friends, and even our own fears. This myth—that movement will exacerbate pain—often leads many people into what’s known as “movement…
Why Ignoring Pain Won’t Make It Go Away: Understanding the Deeper Messages of Our Bodies Pain is a signal. It’s our body’s way of telling us that something needs attention. If you’re reading this, you’ve likely experienced the frustration of trying to ignore pain in hopes that it will go away on its own. While…
In the quest for relief from chronic pain, many of us have been told time and time again that perfect posture is the key to solving all our woes. We’ve been bombarded with images of the “ideal” way to sit, stand, and move, believing that if we could just achieve that perfect alignment, our pain…
In this blog post, we’ll dive into belts and tape and all the important things you need to know to help yourself.
In this blog post, we will discuss seven effective ways to manage and overcome the fears that come with living and moving with chronic pain.
Pacing is an essential skill for recovering from chronic pain. It is poorly taught, practiced, and understood. So. I am hoping this blog post will give you a place to start understanding how to make your life easier! Pacing is a way of breaking up tasks and activities into smaller, more manageable chunks so that…
The power of visualization.
I want to share with you some amazing facts about the power of visualization, the nervous system, and how they apply to you and helping you move beyond your pain!
What difference does it make how hard you work out? Knowing how hard you are working out or any given movement is a really important way to track the progress that most people don’t think about. I learned all about this way back in my swimming days. We would set a pace time and try…
Movement Snacks are short and simple movement breaks that nourishes your body and mind. Snacks last 3 to 5 minutes
A smart guide on how to start moving again when you hurt. I want you to have the tools you need to get back to whatever it is you are missing.
I humbly start this post today admitting to you that I have committed all these exercise mistakes trying to get back to moving with chronic pain, and probably more of them. Let me know if you relate.I would wake one day and be so flipping tired of all the things I couldn’t do. All the…
Exercising with pain can be a hard road to travel down. Often we have been stuck in movement prison and have a hard time knowing it is safe to move. Read on for some hard learned lessons from my experience.
Why Movement Matters: Advice and tips on how to exercise with chronic pain to help you do the everyday things that are important to you.
Chronic Pain can interrupt our sex lives and challenge intimacy with our loved one. Read on to get tips to help.
Graded exposure is a simple tool anyone can use to help map out what causes fear and gives you a way to move through it and then past it. It’s a therapy that helps you face your fears in a gradual way. It can be used for any sort of anxiety but is often used…
6 key steps to pacing when living with chronic pain
‘Tis the season of expectations, parties and all things pressure. Those experiencing chronic pain many experience increased pain and stress over the holidays. Learn to manage the season and your pain with pacing.
Getting Wet! Have you been told you should try getting in the water to help reduce your pain? Do you think that might be a great idea but have NO idea what to do once you get to the pool? Here are 5 videos to help you get some ideas for pool exercises to reduce…
For many, a trip to the Disney parks is a once-in-a-lifetime experience — one that they will never forget. A lot of time, money, and effort are spent planning any major travel event, and no one wants their vacation to be marked by pain. Don’t let pain deter you; there are many ways to have a successful Disney World vacation.
