This quarter, my workouts finally started working. My strength went up and my pain flares mostly turned into tightness. But once the workouts stopped being the problem, chronic back pain…
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Pacing for Chronic Pain: The Skill No One Teaches You (And How to Actually Start)
Pacing uses time and effort, not pain, as your guide for activity. Instead of pushing until symptoms force a stop, you break tasks into smaller windows with built-in rest, so…
Strong Looks Different Now: Rebuilding Strength After a Chronic Pain Flare
I was standing in front of the dumbbells in my garage gym a few weeks ago and I caught myself reaching for the weight I used to lift without thinking….
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…
Strong Looks Different Now: Working Out With Chronic Pain in Real Life
I sat there the other day thinking about working out. I had time, I had a plan, and I even felt a little motivated. And I still didn’t do it….
Consistent Exercise With Chronic Pain: How to Keep Going on Good and Bad Days
Consistent exercise with chronic pain can feel like an impossible goal. You may be committed to staying active, yet symptoms fluctuate in ways that make it hard to follow a…