It’s a phrase that people living with chronic pain hear all the time. Friends say it. Family members say it. Doctors sometimes say it. Even strangers on the internet seem convinced that a brisk walk, a gym membership, or a morning workout is the answer. The advice is usually well-intentioned. But for someone living with chronic pain, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, arthritis, or other invisible illnesses, exercise isn’t always the simple solution people imagine. Many healthy individuals associate exercise with feeling energized, stronger, and healthier afterward. For those with chronic…
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