241 Is Pain Just Part of Aging? Busting Fitness Myths That Keep You Stuck with Dana Jones

The Body Nerd Show

Does having an injury or pain mean you need to stop moving?

In this episode of The Body Nerd Show, I’m joined by Dana Jones, host of The Pain Free Athlete Podcast, for a myth-busting conversation about pain, injury, and movement.

Together, we debunk some of the most common and harmful fitness myths that keep you stuck.

If you’ve ever wondered what to do when you’re in pain, why rest isn’t always the best solution, or how to stay active safely, this episode is for you.

Dana and I also dive into the mindset shifts that help you navigate workouts and life — even when you’re in pain.

You’ll learn:

• Why no pain, no gain is not true (especially if you’re already in pain
• Why pain doesn’t have to be a normal part of aging
• How to navigate your workouts when you’re injured or in pain

All the links:

• Pain Free Athlete Podcast
• @painfreeathletepodcast on Instagram
• Dana's journaling prompts for pain
• Boulder Back Pain Study - Effect of Pain Reprocessing Therapy vs Placebo and Usual Care for Patients With Chronic Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial
• Nicole Sachs - Break Awake
• 30 days to more strength + flexibility with the Mobility Mastery Toolkit
• www.aewellness.com/podcast - Show notes, links and more.
• Come hang out with me on Instagram @hollaformala : https://instagram.com/hollaformala/
• TikTok @ aewellness
• Bodywork Starter Guide - learn the 6 places you need to roll right now for quick relief, plus the reason why what you’ve tried so far has only given you a temporary fix. Download the guide for free now at www.aewellness.com/bodywork
• 818-396-6501 is the Body Nerd Hotline - how do you build consistency and/or where are you getting stuck? Drop me a line and let me know your body nerd hacks - you might just hear your voice on a future episode!

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