Why does back pain seem to return even when it feels like the issue is gone? The answer lies in how your body remembers past injuries.

Research shows that even when pain subsides, your body might still move as if it's protecting itself from the original injury. These altered movement patterns, learned during injury, can persist and increase the risk of future pain.

This cycle is similar to limping after a sprained ankle. While the injury heals, your brain may continue using outdated movement patterns, creating unnecessary tension and strain.

Studies have found that people who've experienced back pain in the past often move differently, even when pain-free, highlighting the role of these protective habits in recurring discomfort.

The good news is that these patterns can be retrained. By working with a movement expert, you can identify and update these habits, helping your body move more efficiently and reducing the risk of re-injury. It's about preventing pain before it starts by "updating your system" and letting your muscles work in harmony again.

As always, Be Your Own Guarantee for your health and life.

RESOURCES:

Posture & Mobility Assessment

MacDonald, D. et al. 2009. Why do some patients keep hurting their back? Evidence of ongoing back muscle dysfunction during remission from recurrent back pain. PAIN 142:183–188.

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