09/03/2025
💜 September is Pain Awareness Month 💜
Pain is more than a physical sensation — it’s your nervous system’s way of protecting you. It can reshape lives, strain families, and is often invisible to others. But behind every pain story is resilience. People with pain are not defined by their conditions — they are strong, capable, and learning to move forward every day.
Fear and Avoidance of Pain
Pain is your body’s alarm — a protective signal, not always damage.
⚡ Everyone responds differently.
⚡ Pain makes you guard, tense, or avoid movement.
⚡ Fear can keep the pain cycle alive.
Acquisition and Generalization
Fear of pain develops fast — after injury, watching others, or even hearing about pain.
⚡ Movements can become “triggers,” even after healing.
⚡ Avoidance tells the brain, “This must be dangerous.”
⚡ Over time, fear limits movement and confidence.
Pain in Context
Pain isn’t just physical; it’s shaped by your thoughts, emotions, and environment.
⚡ Stress and fear amplify pain.
⚡ Optimism, support, and valued activities help calm the alarm.
Extinction of Pain-Related Fear
Your brain can relearn safety with gradual, safe movement.
⚡ Massage and reassurance create positive, safe experiences.
⚡ Progress takes time, consistency, and patience.
How You Can Teach Yourself
✨ “Pain is my body’s way of protecting me, not punishing me.”
✨ “When I move safely, my nervous system learns to trust again.”
✨ “Each positive experience builds resilience.”
💨 Breathe and relax during discomfort.
🎯 Celebrate small wins — every step rewires your nervous system for safety.
✨ You deserve care from a specialist.
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Sources: International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP)
US Pain Foundation
