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*How Movement Builds Pain Resilience

Published 14 days ago • 1 min read

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How Movement Builds Pain Resilience

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When I strain a muscle–as I did last December–I’m miserable. But here’s what I know: research says the more consistently I move, the less those everyday aches and twinges should knock me down.

Could it be that I’d feel even more pain if I weren’t exercising regularly?

Turns out, yes.

A study of over 10,000 adults found that people who exercised more frequently were better at tolerating pain. (We're talking hand-in-freezing-water kind of pain.) And it wasn’t just the fittest folks—those who increased their activity levels over time also built greater resilience.

In other words: pain tolerance isn’t just something you’re born with. It’s something you can train.​
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Pain tolerance isn’t fixed—it’s forged through movement.

[Read the full article HERE.]

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✨ Try This
​You don’t need marathons or bootcamps to see the benefits. If you’re dealing with daily discomfort, try:
— A daily walk
— Gentle morning stretches
— Short, consistent strength sessions

Every bit of movement is a message to your nervous system: I’ve got this.

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Inside The Wonderfulness Community, we move in ways that support strength and softness. Whether you’re managing pain, building it up again after injury, or just want to feel steadier in your skin—we’ve got your back (and knees, and hips).
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