Why avoiding movement can make pain worse

If you’re instinctively guarding yourself against pain by avoiding movement, you may actually be creating a cycle that amplifies and prolongs your discomfort.

Movement avoidance, often fueled by fear, can lead not only to physical deconditioning but also to deeper psychological and neurological changes that sustain your pain.

You may feel safer resting, yet research shows that breaking this avoidance cycle is essential for recovery.