10/01/2026
This one is perfect for the practical “what do I do when I’m already hurting?” side of the episode.
Sometimes “fix your posture” isn’t the first thing your body needs.
If your back is already tightening up and your muscles are starting to compensate, trying harder to sit up straight or force yourself back into “good posture” may not be the best first step.
In this Real Life Rehab session, Kelly walks Hannah through a different approach:
Give those overworked muscles a chance to stop working so hard first.
That might mean sitting back with good support, letting your body rest for a moment, taking a few belly breaths, and allowing some of that tension to release.
Then you can begin to reconnect and reset.
It’s a small distinction, but it’s an important one: sometimes you need to support and release before you ask your body to engage again.
And that’s exactly what Real Life Rehab is about—looking at what’s actually happening in your body and finding practical strategies that work in your real life.
🎙️ Listen to “Real Life Rehab: Stop Chasing the Pain — Building Strength Before Your Body Has to Shout” on The Tummy Team Journey Podcast: https://thetummyteam.com/podcast/real-life-rehab-stop-chasing-the-pain-building-strength-before-your-body-has-to-shout/
Your body doesn’t always need you to push harder. Sometimes it needs a little support before it can do its job well again.