Why do my pain levels and my scan results not coincide?
Have you ever been to the doctor for back or joint pain and he has advised that go for a scans, i.e. MRI or CT scan or X ray? The scan results come back and they do not coincide with your pain levels. Maybe you have excruciating pain but all your scans are showing are some minor degenerative changes. Or there are extensive changes in your scans but you don’t have any major pain symptoms. In this blog, lets discuss why your pain levels and scan results may not coincide. 

It can also happen that you have had some recent changes in pain levels but your scans don’t reflect this or you have major changes in your scans but you don’t have any additional pain or symptoms. These discrepancies between your pain levels and scan results are normal. A doctor will always consider these two parameters together and they both have an important role to play in your treatment. But if your doctor is not able to explain these differences to your satisfaction let your pain levels be the deciding factor. Listen to your body on an everyday basis and see how you feel about your pain levels. You are the best judge remember that when it comes to your body. How do you feel about your body? How do you feel about your symptoms? How do you feel about your pain levels and then take it from there. Discuss these with your doctor and ask him how you can alleviate your pain symptoms.
 
Please note that this does not hold true for progressive disease or a cancer. Usually for those the doctors need to monitor at certain times of the year but this is general advise on spinal and joint pains. 
 
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MEET SWATI

 
Hi there! 
I am Swati, an Executive Mum Power Coach & Certified Posture Expert

I help mums of young kids working in high-stress executive jobs manage back, neck, and nerve pain, even with low energy, brain fog, and little time to spare. My proven system delivers real relief without stealing hours from your already packed day. The result? More productive professionals at work and guilt-free mums who can be fully present with their kids, instead of being sidelined by pain.



My passion comes from personal experience. I’ve been where you are: in pain, overwhelmed, and exhausted. After two pregnancies in three years, juggling my kids, housework, and a demanding job, I was stuck in a constant cycle of back and nerve pain. The physical load of motherhood added strain to my spine and joints. Meanwhile, adrenal fatigue left me drained, even after 10–12 hours of sleep.

Everyday tasks became a struggle. I was forgetful, foggy, and low on energy. Even as a trained physiotherapist and posture expert, I couldn’t escape my own pain. I stood all day at work, spent evenings on the laptop, rocked my kids to sleep, sat through endless meetings, traveled frequently ... I’ve been through it all.

I kept my pain hidden at work, afraid to speak up. I felt like a fraud, someone who coached others on relief strategies but couldn’t find relief herself. I loved my job and my children, but I couldn’t give 100% to either. Pain was holding me back.

One New Year, I made a resolution: to get healthy, not just fix pain, fatigue, or weight. I focused on reducing inflammation, healing my adrenal fatigue, and reclaiming my energy. Slowly but surely, the pain faded. I lost weight, my brain fog cleared, and my energy skyrocketed. Today, my pain is nearly gone. I feel stronger, clearer, and more in control than I have in years.
And now, I want that for you.

I combine professional expertise with lived experience to support other mums like me, those with young kids, high-stress jobs, and no time for complicated health programs. I’ve helped hundreds of women reduce spinal and joint pain, lift their energy, and clear the mental fog that holds them back.

If any of this resonates, you’re not alone. I’ve been there. I got you, mommy!

Let’s get you feeling strong, confident, and fully present at work and at home.
Are you ready to start? Curious about how this works? Just ask.

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xx Swati
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