As an executive mom who powers through every day, juggling Zoom meetings, carpool duty, and everything in between there is a good chance you have brushed off aches and pains as “just part of the job.” That lingering backache after a long day at your desk? The stiffness in your neck when you wake up? The nerve pain that flares up when you are standing too long at the kitchen counter or working from your laptop on the couch? You have probably chalked it up to stress, aging, or just being a busy mom. But here’s the truth: chronic pain is common but its not normal. Lets discuss more in this blog.
Your Body Is Sending Signals (Not Just Complaints):
Pain isn’t a weakness. It’s your body’s built-in alert system saying: “Hey, something’s not working right.” When ignored or pushed through, these small pain signals can grow into louder, more persistent issues, especially for women who carry both emotional and physical loads daily. But here is the most surprising part - many executive moms believe their bodies are supposed to hurt as they age, after pregnancy, or because of years spent behind a desk. But that belief keeps them stuck, masking symptoms with medication or waiting for a “less busy season” that never comes.
What’s Really Going On Behind the Pain:
Often, chronic pain in moms isn’t caused by anything dramatic. Its not about injuries, its about subtle, repeated strain from poor posture, stress fuelled tension, lack of proper movement, and nervous system overwhelm. Add in sleep deprivation, hormonal shifts, and emotional pressure, and your body starts to carry it all, quite literally.
You Don’t Need to “Push Through” Another Day:
You don’t have to overhaul your life to feel better. Sometimes, small daily posture resets like changing how you sit, breathe, or move can create lasting change. When you start seeing pain as information (not something to silence), you unlock your body’s ability to heal and adapt.
You deserve to feel strong, clear-headed, and pain-free not someday. Now!
If you have been living in a loop of “I’ll deal with it later,” this is your invitation to take a new approach - one that respects your time and your body. Join my free community where we discuss easy ways to manage your spinal (neck & back) and joint pain, in a judgement free friendly space. We also have many free trainings such as "Simple Solutions to Manage Your Neck & Back Pain" in this community.
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