Understanding the Pain-Weight Connection
In a world where health and wellness take centre stage, the intricate relationship between pain and weight is a topic that demands our attention. The interplay between these two aspects of our well-being is complex and often underestimated. In this video lets discuss the pain-weight connection, exploring the physical and psychological ways in which they influence us.
 
Physical aspect of pain-weight connection -
Joint Pain and Obesity
One of the most evident connections between pain and weight is found in the strain placed on our joints due to excess weight. In conditions like osteoarthritis, where the joints wear down over time due to the ageing process, the increased stresses on the joint from excess weight aggravates this pain. This is the reason your doctor or healthcare professional might have suggested weight loss to alleviate your joint pain. 
 
Back Pain and the Spine:
The spine is another area greatly affected by excess weight. Individuals with higher body mass indexes (BMIs) often experience increased stress on the spine, leading to chronic back pain. 
 
Inflammation and pain:
Apart from the mechanical stress on the body, excess weight has been linked to chronic inflammation. Adipose tissue or fat cells release inflammatory substances that can contribute to pain. Thus inflammation plays a major role in increasing your pain.
 
Psychological Aspect of pain-weight connection -
Emotional and psychological factors play a significant role in the pain-weight connection. Stress, depression, and anxiety can lead to weight gain, creating a cyclical relationship where emotional pain contributes to physical pain and vice versa. Many individuals turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms, such as overeating or sedentary behavior, to manage emotional pain, which in turn leads to more weight gain and thus more pain -weight cycle.
 
Understanding the pain-weight connection is the first step towards a healthier future. A comprehensive holistic approach that addresses both the physical and emotional aspects of the pain – weight connection that incorporates elements of physical activity, nutrition, and mental health can reduce inflammation and alleviate pain. The 11 days jumpstart can mitigate and even reduce some of these effects. It has been customised (with permission of its creator) to make it suitable for people with spinal (back & neck), joint and nerve pain.  It includes simple yet effective exercises for spinal (back & neck), joint and nerve pain and easy tips to achieve & maintain a good posture. It is a free program and you can find the details HERE.

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MEET SWATI

 
Hi there! 
I am Swati, an Executive Mum Power Coach and a Certified Posture Expert. I use my proven system to help mums of younger kids working in high-stress executive jobs manage their back, neck, and nerve pains, despite low energy levels and brain fog. I do all this without taking away a big chunk of their time out of their already busy day. This enables them to be more productive and capable professionals at work and guilt-free mums who can focus on their kids instead of always being distracted by pain. 



My passion for helping executive mums stems from my own experiences. I have been in the same boat and understand the frustration and helplessness of being in constant pain or being afraid to engage in activities due to the fear of pain. After two pregnancies in the span of three years and juggling my two kids, housework, and a demanding job, I was constantly in pain. The weight gain from motherhood added extra stress to my already overburdened spine and joints. I was stuck in a vicious cycle of weight loss and spinal/nerve pain that I just couldn’t break free from.

On top of the physical pain, I also suffered from adrenal fatigue. I often felt exhausted, waking up groggy even after a full night’s (10 to 12 plus hours!) sleep, and struggled with low energy levels and brain fog. Simple tasks became challenging, and I found myself forgetting things and unable to think clearly. It was incredibly frustrating and made it even harder to balance my professional responsibilities and family life.

My work involved long hours of standing during the day, prolonged hours on the laptop in the evening, and lots of running around and rocking my kids to sleep in between. Despite my knowledge and expertise in pain relief, I still found myself unable to escape the constant daily pain and fatigue.

Sitting at a desk job from 9 to 5, or longer, plus endless meetings that seem to go on forever. The frequent traveling, the uncomfortable hotel pillows that make it impossible to get a good night’s sleep—I’ve experienced it all. I remember not being able to share my discomfort at work because I felt like an imposter, talking about pain relief strategies and focusing on work while I was not able to achieve it myself. I didn’t disclose the extent of my pain and forgetfulness to my colleagues for years. Even though I loved my kids and my job, I couldn’t give 100% to either. The discomfort held me back from reaching my full potential, making me feel guilty as a mum and less productive at work. I felt like I was constantly running on empty, unable to catch a break from the pain and exhaustion.

finally got fed up after years of trying and decided to make a New Year’s resolution to get ‘healthy’ instead of focusing solely on my pain, fatigue, forgetfulness, and weight loss. When I shifted my focus to getting healthier by reducing the inflammation in my body and addressing my adrenal fatigue, the pain started to decrease, my energy levels and focus improved, and the pounds started shedding off too! That, of course, meant a happier spine, nerves, joints, and a happier me! Today, my neck, back, and nerve pain are down to zero, my knee pain has reduced by 75%, my brain fog has reduced drastically and my energy levels are higher than ever. I realized that I had been focusing on the wrong solutions for over a decade!

Now, my mission is to share my knowledge of pain relief and managing adrenal fatigue along with my personal experience with other mums, especially those with younger kids who work in high-stress executive jobs. My goal is to help you find lasting relief, boost your energy, and reclaim your life, just as I did. 

If you can relate to all this, you are not alone. As a mum, I have been there and done that—momma, I got you! I’ve helped hundreds of mums in this situation over the years find their solution to manage spinal and joint pains, low energy levels, and brain fog that hold them back. This enables them to feel confidently in control and empowers them to cultivate that confidence and productivity at work and enjoy being with their kids, to be able to run around with them without the fear of injury or pain.

Are you ready for this journey? Ask me how if you are curious.

Let's DO THIS!
xx Swati
** Executive Mum Power Coach **

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