March and April seemed to fly by (for the most part 😉) for me and I’m grateful to be seeing signs of spring here in Bend..buds on the trees, bulbs starting to pop up, a little more green, and longer days.

A few highlights from April… (head to the post to see more)!

My husband and I got out of Bend for a few weeks for some tropical adventures and were fortunate enough to spend some time exploring the Big Island of Hawai’i, checking out the beaches, sunsets, lava fields, erupting volcano, snorkeling with the manta rays, and relaxing in the sun.

I’m sharing some tangible and non-tangible experiences from our time in on the island.

What I tend to see for many of the patients I work with is this…

• Pain decreases + movement improves = increased confidence

• With increased confidence, folks jump back into activity (the intensity of activity varies greatly from person to person) and they’re hit with pain 💥 again and this often leads to frustration and fear

• When we talk about what they were expecting of their healing journey, folks indicate they expected a straight line from start to painfree activity. So, it makes sense that a set-back feels devastating.

The reality is, just like working toward any goal in life, the healing process is not linear and there will be ups and downs along the way.

Embracing the challenge as you work toward your goals. -Bre Crawford, Physical Therapist + Life and Well-being Coach in Bend, Oregon