15/01/2026
You finally make it to a workout…
feel proud that you showed up…
and then BOOM — the next morning you wake up with a tight neck or shoulder.
So frustrating, right?
Like “I tried to do something good for myself — why am I in pain?”
First — you’re not alone.
This happens to so many people.
That stiffness usually means your neck and shoulders worked harder than they should have.
They stepped in and carried the load —
because your body was using its default pattern instead of the one you actually need.
And that tightness the next day?
That’s your body protecting you, not failing you.
So before you add more bodyweight, reps, or heavier weights…
you need to address your pattern first.
Learn how your body organizes movement,
move with ease and awareness,
and THEN start loading again.
When the pattern is right, the pain goes away —
and your movement becomes something your body enjoys, not survives 💛
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