Pain is Not the Villan

Pain is Not the Villan

Kat Boger
Published on: 08/10/2025

Why does pain linger even after you’ve been “cleared”? In this post, we explore pain as a signal your body is sending. We break down why pushing through pain often backfires and how recovery gets smarter when we listen. This is Part 3 in our Behind the Protocol series, a deep dive into what true recovery really takes.

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Cleared But Not Ready: Why Recovery Takes More Than a Doctor’s Green Light

Cleared But Not Ready: Why Recovery Takes More Than a Doctor’s Green Light

Kat Boger
Published on: 01/10/2025

Cleared But Not Ready: Why Recovery Takes More Than a Doctor’s Green Light Just because you’ve been told you’re “cleared” doesn’t mean your body feels ready. This post explores the hidden layers of recovery — from stress and hormone shifts to the emotional weight of reinjury fears — and reframes pain as a tool, not a problem. If you’ve been discharged but still don’t feel like yourself, this one’s for you.

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Behind the Protocol Pt 1

Behind the Protocol Pt 1

Kat Boger
Published on: 24/09/2025

Pain isn’t always about the joint, muscle, or scar. It’s often about the system holding it all together — stress, fluid flow, and a nervous system that hasn’t felt safe enough to let go. In this post, Kat shares why BodyTech looks beyond symptoms, and how stress can shape pain, recovery, and resilience.

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The Lymphatic Link

The Lymphatic Link

Kat Boger
Published on: 17/09/2025

Chronic pain. Fluid retention. Stiffness that won’t go away. What if the issue isn’t your muscles but your lymph flow? This post dives into why so many clients are told to “just stretch” when what they really need is lymphatic support. Discover the real reason your recovery feels stuck… and what you can do about it.

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