Returning to movement after a flare or a long layoff requires starting below where you left off, not where you remember being. Your capacity has changed even if the memory…
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Signs Your Body Is Healing (If Pain Is the Only Thing You’re Measuring)
It can be frustrating to feel like nothing is improving, especially when you are putting in the effort and still dealing with the same level of pain. Most people use…
A Simple Explanation For Why Pain Comes and Goes
Understanding why pain comes and goes is one of the most confusing parts of living with chronic pain. One day you may feel relatively functional, while the next day symptoms…
How Sleep Affects Chronic Pain, Sensitivity, and Recovery
The way in which sleep affects chronic pain is something many people notice long before anyone explains it to them. After a poor night of sleep, pain often feels sharper,…
Body Awareness: The Foundation of Movement, Regulation, and Healing
Body awareness is more than just noticing how your body feels. It’s the foundation of how you move, sense, and connect with yourself. Scientifically, body awareness is known as kinesthesia….
How to Reconnect With Your Body (When You’ve Felt Disconnected for Years)
When you’ve lived in chronic pain, stress, or burnout, it’s easy to feel disconnected from your body. You might stop trusting its signals or feel like it’s constantly working against…