The Most Common Mistakes People Make When Trying to “Push Through” Pain
As an executive mom, you’re used to handling pressure, whether it’s high-stakes meetings, tight deadlines, or the nonstop demands of parenting. You’ve mastered the art of multitasking, and when pain creeps in, your instinct is to push through it. After all, who has time to slow down for aches and stiffness?! But here’s the truth: ignoring pain doesn’t make it go away. In fact, it might be making things worse. If you find yourself constantly battling discomfort, it’s time to rethink your approach. In this blog, lets discuss the most common mistakes people make when trying to “push through” pain and what you should do instead.

Mistake #1: Ignoring the Early Warning Signs
Pain isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s your body’s way of telling you something is off. Many high-achieving women dismiss minor aches as a normal part of life, but untreated pain often leads to more severe issues down the line.
Fix It: Instead of ignoring the discomfort, take note of when it happens. Is it worse after long meetings? While carrying your kids? Identify these patterns so that you make small adjustments in your activity before things get worse or avoid them if possible.

Mistake #2: Relying on Quick Fixes Instead of Root Solutions
Reaching for painkillers, heating pads or an occasional massage might bring temporary relief. They have a place in managing your pain but these don’t address the underlying cause of your pain. If you’re constantly treating symptoms instead of fixing the source, you’ll find yourself in a cycle of recurring discomfort. 
Fix It: Shift your focus to solutions that improve posture, strengthen muscles, and promote mobility. Small, consistent adjustments like better desk ergonomics or short mobility exercises create long-term relief.

Mistake #3: Overcompensating with Bad Movement Patterns
When pain strikes, you may subconsciously adjust your posture or movement to avoid discomfort—like shifting your weight to one side or slouching to relieve pressure. While it might feel better in the moment, these compensations create imbalances that can worsen pain over time. 
Fix It: Pay attention to how you sitstand, and move throughout the day. Simple awareness and small corrections (like standing evenly on both feet or keeping your shoulders relaxed) can prevent unnecessary strain.

Watch this video to learn "How Can You Improve Your  Posture When Sitting?"


Mistake #4: Believing That Rest Is the Only Solution
When pain flares up, the instinct might be to avoid movement altogether. But excessive rest can actually make things worse by weakening the muscles that support your posture. 
Fix It: Gentle, intentional movement like stretching, posture resets, and core activation can speed up recovery. The key is smart movement, not complete inactivity.

HERE is a free video guide on "Quick and Easy Desk Based Exercises to avoid spinal & joint pain". These are simple and easy exercises that can be done in under 2-3 minutes while sitting at your desk at work or from the comfort of your home.

Pushing through pain without a plan only leads to more frustration and long-term damage. By listening to your body, correcting movement habits, and integrating small, time-efficient posture fixes, you can stay strong, energised, and pain-free, without slowing down your busy life.

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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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