Staying Pain Free for Good

You’ve made it through four weeks of consistent effort, and now your body’s probably feeling a bit different, maybe stronger, more mobile, or just a little less achy in places that used to nag you.

But here’s the thing: pain-free isn’t a finish line.

It’s a process, and the real magic happens when you keep the habits going.

So let’s talk about how to make this stick.

1. Don’t stop because it’s “not hurting anymore”

The biggest trap people fall into? They stop when the pain fades.

But that first wave of improvement is just your body saying: “Thanks for finally giving me what I needed.”

Now the job is to keep giving it that.

2. Stick with the simple stuff

You already know what works:

• 2–3 short workouts each week

• Mobility that targets your sticky spots

• Regular walking with a bit of elevation

  
  

You don’t need to do more, you just need to do it often enough.

3. Be flexible, but not flaky

Some weeks you’ll have more time and energy than others. That’s normal.

• Adjust, but don’t abandon.

• If you can’t get a full workout in, do half.

• If you skip a day, come back tomorrow.

• Keep your baseline strong, and progress will take care of itself.

4. Check in with yourself regularly

Once a week, ask:

• Where am I feeling good?

• What’s still a bit tight or weak?

• Did I move enough this week?

Pain is feedback, not failure. Listening to it helps you make smarter choices.

Final reminder

Staying pain-free isn’t about smashing workouts or chasing perfection.

It’s about consistency, awareness, and small corrections when things drift.

You’ve got the tools now. Keep using them.

The Pain Free Project is available to all Simply Human Monthly Members or Personal Training Clients. Want to find out how you can join? Contact us today angela@wearesimplyhuman.co.uk