Healing Crisis Stirring up the Water
Sometimes the body can get worse when we introduce new stimulus before we get better. Here's why...
Today I want to talk about something we call a healing crisis. This often happens when people start working on their health in a new way, whether that’s posture therapy, a change in diet, or another routine shift.
A healing crisis is when things feel worse before they feel better. It can be confusing, but it’s actually a normal part of the process.
Think of it like a pond. On the surface the water looks calm, but at the bottom there’s debris, silt, leaves, and buildup that’s been sitting for a long time. When you go to clean it, the first thing that happens is everything stirs up. The water looks cloudy, messier than before. But that’s the first step to making it clear again.
Your body works the same way. When you start a new health practice, old patterns and dysfunctions get stirred up. You may feel soreness, fatigue, or discomfort at first. That doesn’t mean it isn’t working. In fact, it means your system is responding and shifting.
Here’s what to remember:
✅ It’s normal.
✅ It’s temporary.
✅ It’s often a sign of progress.
And if anything feels concerning, we’re here to help talk it through.
Healing isn’t always a straight line ➡️ sometimes things get stirred up before they settle into balance. Stay patient, stay consistent, and trust that relief is on the other side.
Serving Colorado from our centrally located office in Westminster and seeing clients from Fort Collins to Colorado Springs, Denver and Boulder, we can also help globally via WebCam such as Zoom or FaceTime.
Anu Lawrence owned Egoscue Method clinics for over a decade before moving to private practice in 2022 and is a certified master instructor in the Egoscue Method, having learned the craft from Pete Egoscue directly.
