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Avoiding Movement? A Really Bad Idea.

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Updated: Nov 18, 2024


Avoiding movement research point of view physical therapist Phnom Penh
Never avoid movement!

Studio On – Physiotherapy and Osteopathy in Phnom Penh, Cambodia


Introduction:


Fear of movement is natural when you’re in pain, but is avoiding it the solution? Let’s see why skipping movement can actually make your joint pain worse and lead to chronic issues.


1. Fear of Movement Leads to Chronic Pain


The less you move, the more stiff and painful your joints become. Avoiding movement keeps you trapped in a cycle of pain, leading to chronic conditions (1).


2. Movement Stimulates Healing


Your body needs movement to heal. Without it, your tissues and nerves don’t get the stimulation they need to recover (2).


3. Fear Makes Your Nerves Overreact


When you avoid movement, your nervous system can become overly sensitive, making small movements feel more painful than they actually are (3).


4. Break the Cycle with Movement


To prevent pain from sticking around, you need to move. Movement helps your body heal and keeps your joints healthy (4).


Conclusion:


Don’t let fear hold you back. Movement is key to healing and avoiding chronic pain. The sooner you move, the sooner you heal.



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References:


(1) Vlaeyen, J.W.S., et al. (2016). “Fear-avoidance and its consequences in chronic musculoskeletal pain: a state of the art.” The Lancet.


(2) Moseley, G.L., et al. (2012). “Pain neurophysiology education reduces pain and disability in chronic low back pain: a randomized controlled trial.” European Journal of Pain.


(3) Nijs, J., et al. (2010). “Central sensitisation: a biopsychosocial explanation for chronic pain in patients with ‘unexplained’ chronic fatigue syndrome.” Clinical Rheumatology.


(4) Leeuw, M., et al. (2007). “The fear-avoidance model of chronic pain: Critical review and clinical extension.” European Journal of Pain.



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