Wwhy your pain won’t go away

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Hey there!

If your pain keeps coming back or gets worse any time you try something no matter what treatment you do (PT, chiropractic, massage, injections), chances are the real problem hasn’t been identified yet.

Most practitioners focus on where it hurts, not why it keeps hurting.

In my clinic, I’ve found that almost every case of chronic pain fits into one of three categories: mechanical pain, peripheral sensitization, and central sensitization

Once you know which one you’re dealing with, recovery becomes much more predictable — and progress usually feels a lot easier.

⚠️ Why This Matters

Central sensitization is one of the biggest reasons I encourage people to address pain early — before it becomes long-term.

Pain that lasts for more than three months can start to “train” the brain to stay on high alert, even after tissues heal. Recovery is still possible, but it takes time and consistency.

When pain keeps returning, it’s not about pushing through. It’s about understanding why and working with your body instead of against it.

💬 Why I Test Before Prescribing More Exercises

During your 7-Day Low Back Relief Plan, we start simple: soft-tissue work and a few key movements. Then see how your body responds.

• If you get sore easily, it points to sensitization-based pain.

• If you feel immediate relief, it’s likely mechanical.

Each type needs a different plan, and guessing rarely works.

That’s why this short test week gives me the information I need to personalize your program and treat the cause, not just the symptoms.

👉 Download the 7-Day Low Back Relief Plan here to see how your body responds and start identifying which pain type you might have.

💬 If It’s Not Just Your Back

If you’ve been dealing with pain somewhere else, like your neck, shoulders, hips, or knees, the same principles apply.

These patterns show up all over the body, and I help people with each of them every day.

If that sounds like you, feel free to reply to this email and tell me what’s been bothering you.

I’ll point you in the right direction or help you set up a time to chat.

🧠 Understanding Your Pain

Once you identify your pain type, things start to make sense, why certain treatments helped for a bit, why others made things worse, and what to actually do next.

That clarity alone can change the way you move, think, and recover.

If you’ve been stuck in the same pain cycle, just know: it’s not about trying harder, it’s about finally understanding what your body has been trying to tell you.

See you next week,

Dr. Matt Moreno, D.C., C.C.S.P.®
The Move More Minute

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