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“You’re suffering not because you deserve to suffer, but because you have become far too familiar with the feeling of suffering.”

- Alain de Botton

🤣🤣🤣 Just like your vehicle - you will end up paying more in the long run! Unlike your car, you can't simply trade your body in and a get a newer model. Do the regular maintenance and self care for your future self!

Did you know that running is safe for your knee?

Sedentary individuals (nonrunners) have 3 times more knee and hip OA than recreational runners.

“A free online evidence-based educational resource about running and knee health was useful for the public and health care professionals. After reading the material, most people had more positive perceptions about running and knee health.”

https://www.jospt.org/doi/full/10.2519/josptopen.2024.0149

“Aging is the aggressive pursuit of comfort. The more aggressively we seek comfort, the faster we age.”
- Gary Brecka

Entrepreneur and investor Paul Graham on fooling yourself:

"If you're trying to choose between two theories and one gives you an excuse for being lazy, the other one is probably right."

Source: What You'll Wish You'd Known​
From a James Clear e-mail:

Joke of the day

Chronic pain rarely improved by surgery, academic says Studies have shown little evidence for performing surgery on people with chronic pain.

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A new way to think about pain: Lauren Cannell

“In some cases the brain can be over protective.”
“Fear, stress, anxiety and depression can amplify pain messages.”
“You can consciously train your brain to reduce pain.”
The M.A.S.S. approach - Movement, Acknowledgment, Self-talk and Support

A new way to think about pain | Lauren Cannell | TEDxHobart NOTE FROM TED: While some viewers may find this talk helpful as a complementary approach, please do not look to this talk for medical advice. This talk only ...

Myth: PAIN = DAMAGE

3 Truths:
1. You ARE fundamentally STRONG
2. Don’t FEAR Movement
3. You ARE getting BETTER

Pain and the brain: Julia Gover

Pain and the brain | Julia Gover | TEDxNorthwich NOTE FROM TED: While some viewers might find advice provided in this talk to be helpful, please consult a licensed medical professional for pain management. ...

The reason we have weight classes in combat sports and strength sports is because strength is an advantage.

The reason we separate youth from adults in sport is because strength is an advantage.

The reason men and women compete in different divisions is because strength is an advantage.

Strength training is your secret weapon.
Don't tell anyone 😉

What is something you look to improve/accomplish within the year?

Happy Holidays from your PT Now family!🤍

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Tuesday’s Tip of the day! Don’t push yourself too hard, but also don’t be scared to challenge yourself! Make time for YOU!💪🏽

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5K4sh1-R8PQ&pp=ygUMTVJJcyBoZWxwZnVs

Are MRI Scans Always Helpful in the Diagnosis of Low Back Pain? | Expert Physio Reviews the Evidence In this tutorial, we weigh up the evidence for the use of MRI scans in the assessment and diagnosis of uncomplicated lower back pain. References: *Herzog et ...

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A fun obstacle course to end the week!