As an executive mom, you don’t have the luxury of taking time off every time pain flares up. You push through discomfort, relying on quick fixes like stretching, massages, or pain relievers. But if pain keeps returning, your nervous system may be stuck in overdrive, keeping your body in a heightened state of tension and inflammation. Instead of just treating symptoms, resetting your nervous system can help reduce pain at the source, making long-term relief possible. In this blog, lets discuss the smarter way to break the pain cycle.
Here is how to start the process step by step:
Shift Out of “Fight-or-Flight” Mode:
When stress, old injuries, or poor movement patterns keep your nervous system on high alert, pain signals become more intense. The first step in resetting is teaching your body that it’s safe to relax.
Try This:
- Diaphragmatic breathing: Inhale deeply through your nose, expanding your belly, then exhale slowly through your mouth.
- Legs-up-the-wall pose: Lay on your back with legs elevated for 3-5 minutes to signal relaxation.
- Progressive muscle relaxation: Gently tense and release each muscle group to calm the system.
Strengthen the Mind-Body Connection:
Your brain and nervous system control how you perceive pain. By using mindful movement and awareness techniques, you can train your body to react differently to discomfort.
Try This:
- Gentle rocking or swaying movements to calm the nervous system (great for fidgeting moments!).
- Visualisation exercises where you imagine moving pain-free to rewire movement patterns.
- Posture check-ins throughout the day to correct tension before it builds.
Move in Ways That Reduce, Not Trigger, Pain:
Your nervous system holds onto pain patterns, causing muscle guarding and stiffness. The key is introducing gentle movement that resets those patterns without overloading your body.
Try This:
- Slow, controlled mobility exercises to improve range of motion without flaring up pain.
- Seated spinal twists and gentle shoulder rolls to release tension from long hours at your desk.
- Core activation drills to support posture and take pressure off overstressed muscles.
HERE is a free checklist on '10 Easy Desk- based Exercises To Strengthen Your Core' This checklist is designed for busy days when you don’t have time to leave your seat but still want to feel stronger and more supported. With these simple, discreet exercises, you’ll be able to activate your core and improve your posture without missing a beat.
Resetting your nervous system doesn’t require extreme interventions. It just takes small, strategic shifts in breathing, movement, and awareness.
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