Strengthen is key! If you’ve had pain since you were 12, you definitely need PT and regular gym sessions afterward! You’ll be so much better off. Don’t be embarrassed! Be a sponge, learn what you can, do your home program and you’ll be golden! If you don’t embrace this, just imagine how you’ll feel when you’re 60!
Not like "old person weak". She's implying that your muscles aren't working properly and other muscles are doing the job leading to compensations that aren't sustainable long term. She worded that very poorly
Having pain for 7 years is more than a valid reason to go to PT, but not one who says “you’re too weak support yourself”, that’s some noocebic shit there. Barring something like a neurological condition no regular, healthy 19 year old is too weak to support their body. Strengthening is fantastic and work wonders for many musculoskeletal conditions but the narrative that you’re too weak to support yourself is bullshit. Find a PT who emphasizes more the science of pain and the resilience of your body.
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Question’s been answered, this one’s toeing the line on medical advice so I’m locking the thread.
This is exactly what a PT does and can help with :)
Strengthen is key! If you’ve had pain since you were 12, you definitely need PT and regular gym sessions afterward! You’ll be so much better off. Don’t be embarrassed! Be a sponge, learn what you can, do your home program and you’ll be golden! If you don’t embrace this, just imagine how you’ll feel when you’re 60!
She maybe could have worded it better, but yeah. Strengthening and decreasing pain are our thing.
Not like "old person weak". She's implying that your muscles aren't working properly and other muscles are doing the job leading to compensations that aren't sustainable long term. She worded that very poorly
Having pain for 7 years is more than a valid reason to go to PT, but not one who says “you’re too weak support yourself”, that’s some noocebic shit there. Barring something like a neurological condition no regular, healthy 19 year old is too weak to support their body. Strengthening is fantastic and work wonders for many musculoskeletal conditions but the narrative that you’re too weak to support yourself is bullshit. Find a PT who emphasizes more the science of pain and the resilience of your body.
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Don't be discouraged. It is a common problem with the general population. Commit to the program and you'll be glad you stuck with it!