First, there is Pain. Then, the body adapts beginning The Pain Cycle.

The Pain Cycle is the vicious spiral of poor posture and unbalanced motion causing chronic pain and recurring injury.  The cycle begins with an injury. Once injured, the body moves in a way to avoid pain. Over time the body compensates and adapts to moving differently.  Some muscles become chronically tight and other muscles weaken.  Also, ligaments stretch to accommodate uneven body motion. This results in chronic unbalanced motion and postural changes.  

Changes in posture and the body’s patterns of motion are like the fold in a piece of paper. Once folded, the paper will bend along the fold when it is stressed.  Similarly, once body motion  changes  to compensate for pain, body motion follows the same poor pattern of motion (bio-mechanically speaking).  Over time, unbalanced motion and joint stress cause weaknesses, new injuries and arthritis.

The Pain Cycle is a result of moving in ways to avoid pain, leading to muscle imbalance and joint stress. Your unique BodyType, injuries and LifeHabits become part of how your body moves.

Pain is the Problem…  Motion is the Solution

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