Why Chronic Pain Isn’t “Normal” — And What You Can Actually Do About It

By Dr. Yaron Lohr,
Founder of Posture Perfect Wellness Center

Serving patients across Dallas and McKinney

If you’ve ever been told “this is just part of getting older” or “you’ll have to live with it,” let me say this clearly:

Chronic pain is common — but it is NOT normal.

And more importantly, it is often far more treatable than people are led to believe.

At Posture Perfect Wellness Center, we work with patients from both Dallas and McKinney every day who were told nothing could be done — until the real cause of their pain was addressed.

What Chronic Pain Really Is

Clinically, chronic pain is pain lasting longer than three months.
Practically, it looks like this:

• Pain that keeps coming back

• Pain that moves or changes locations

• Stiffness that never fully resolves

• Pain that worsens with stress or fatigue

• Normal imaging but persistent symptoms

This disconnect is where frustration begins — and where most traditional approaches fall short.

Pain is not just about damaged tissue.
It’s about how the entire system is functioning.

The Biggest Myth About Pain

One of the most damaging beliefs I hear is:

“Pain means something is broken.”

In reality, pain is a signal, not a diagnosis.

Many people have:

• Disc bulges without pain

• Arthritis with minimal symptoms

• Old injuries that healed structurally but never healed functionally

Pain is influenced by:

• Nervous system sensitivity

• Joint mechanics

• Muscle imbalance

• Movement compensation

• Inflammation

• Stress chemistry

If care focuses only on pain suppression, the signal never shuts off.

Why So Many People Stay Stuck

A familiar cycle plays out:

1. Pain begins

2. Medication is prescribed

3. Temporary relief occurs

4. Pain returns

5. Imaging looks “acceptable”

6. Patient is told to manage it

This approach misses the most important question:

Why is the body still generating pain?

Without identifying why, the cycle repeats.

A Smarter, Whole-Body Approach

At our Dallas and McKinney locations, we evaluate pain differently.

Instead of just asking where it hurts, we assess:

• How your body moves as a system

• How joints are loading and unloading

• Where compensation is occurring

• How the nervous system is responding

• What is driving ongoing inflammation

Pain is rarely isolated.
It is usually the end result of dysfunction elsewhere.

Why a Multidisciplinary Strategy Works

Chronic pain rarely responds to one tool alone.

Effective care often includes:

• Chiropractic adjustments to restore joint motion

• Physical therapy to retrain movement

• Soft-tissue work to reduce tension

• Stability and strength training

• Nervous system regulation

• Inflammation and nutrition support

• Lifestyle corrections that prevent recurrence

When these elements work together, healing becomes predictable — not random.

“But I’ve Tried Everything…”

Most patients who say this have tried:

• Everything separately

• Everything briefly

• Or everything without a coordinated plan

Healing isn’t about doing more —
it’s about doing the right things, in the right order.

When You Should Seek Care

If you’re experiencing:

• Pain lasting more than a few weeks

• Recurring flare-ups

• Limited daily function

• Stiffness that doesn’t improve

• Pain affecting sleep or mood

Those are not things to “push through.”
They’re signals your body needs help.

Final Thought

Pain isn’t the enemy.
It’s the body asking for attention.

When you listen properly — and address the root cause — the body often responds better than expected.

Whether you’re seeking care in Dallas or McKinney, chronic pain does not have to be your normal.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

At Posture Perfect Wellness Center, we help patients throughout Dallas and McKinney, Texas identify the true drivers of pain and restore function with a clear, individualized plan.

Pain is common.
Living with it unnecessarily is not.