#10: When Fear Changes the Way You Move
2026-09-27 15 min Lara Schwab
Description & Show Notes
Have you ever avoided a movement because you were injured doing it before — or because you simply don't fully trust it anymore?
In this episode, we explore what happens when the brain starts associating a movement with pain, instability or danger. Why do we sometimes become stiff, hesitant or protective, even when an injury has already healed?
I'll talk about the connection between previous experiences, perception, movement and the brain's predictions — and why simply forcing yourself through a movement isn't always the best solution.
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