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Breaking the Chronic Pain Cycle: Why Rest Isn't Always the Answer

“I’ve tried everything. Rest, ice, heat, massage, medications. Nothing works. I guess I just have to live with it.”

If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard this, I could retire. But here’s what breaks my heart: most people suffering from chronic pain are actually making it worse by doing what seems logical—avoiding movement.

Let me share something that might change how you think about pain forever: Movement isn’t just safe when you have chronic pain. It’s often the cure.

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