When rest doesn't help and more movement makes it worse


Reader,

A while back, a client of mine, Rita, shared that she’d basically given up on movement.

She was tired of trying things that didn’t work… or worse, made her pain flare up.

So she stopped.

Understandable, right?

But here’s the thing—movement isn’t the problem. It’s how we move that matters.

Join me for a live webinar on Friday, August 22 at 10am MST:

Move Smart, Feel Better Webinar: Get Unstuck from Pain Through Smarter Movement

We’ll talk about the 3 most common ways people unknowingly stay stuck in pain:

✔︎ Not moving at all

✔︎ Pushing too hard

✔︎ Adapting movement in ways that backfire

If any of that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

And there’s a better way forward that doesn’t involve “no pain, no gain.”

🎟️ Free for The MedFit Movement Studio members

💳 $19.97 for everyone else

📲 https://bit.ly/UnstuckFromPain

🎁 BONUS: All attendees are entered to win one grand prize and two additional prizes (or more!)

Whether you’re curious, frustrated, or just ready for something that feels doable—I’d love to see you there.

Stay well and happy moving,

Lisa

P.S. Know someone who might need this too? Forward this email and invite them along. Having someone in your corner makes all the difference.

Supporting you in your physical activity journey.

Together, we will use thoughtful and considerate movement to reprogram how you live in your body. Let's teach your brain to soften the intensity, and to grow your own ease.
​Using exercise science, kinesiology, and yoga therapy, we can find a place that will not only allow you to move better and move more, but also increase the quality of your life.

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