16/09/2026
Part two |
💌 Gentle movement is helpful
This might feel counterintuitive especially when there is pain, but we can use this as an opportunity to gain sensory feedback. We can then start to learn where the source of pain is coming from, what aggravates / relieves it.
Pelvic tilts, cat cows and gentle walking felt the best for me in the initial stages.
💌 Curiosity over catastrophizing
This can be challenging especially straight after it happens, but we want to down regulate the nervous system to bring safety and awareness to the body. A moment to pause and take some intentional inhales and exhales can be a helpful tool for this.
💌 Work with the body, not against it
This meant supporting myself where I needed it the most. In the clinic, this meant the massage table was raised higher to avoid excessive bending and stretching in-between sessions.
❤️🩹 Sometimes these little hiccups can be a redirection. I know how frustrating it is when they pop up out of nowhere, especially if you warmed up properly, set up correctly or in a good gym groove.
But when we look at it through a curiosity lens, there’s usually a bigger piece to the puzzle.
And in my case, it was an opportunity to take a step back and listen to what the pain was actually teaching me.
It’s not always about adding more exercises or stretches to the schedule, sometimes it’s simply becoming more intentional with the one’s already at hand.
The same week in clinic I interestingly treated more people with lower back pain, but this time was able to approach each case with a refreshed perspective ✨
I hope this offers some guidance, and most importantly something you may resonate with. We need more of that 🤎
- J
