Is Pain Stopping You From Losing Weight? You're Not Alone — Here's How to Fix It

Do you want to exercise but your body just won't let you?

You're not lazy. You're not unmotivated. You might just be injured — and it's stopping your weight loss progress.

From plantar fasciitis to knee pain, cervical spondylitis, or sciatica, many women struggle with chronic or recurring injuries that make it hard to walk, stand for long, or even do simple workouts. And when movement becomes painful, weight loss becomes frustratingly slow.

Common Injuries That Can Sabotage Your Progress:

1. Plantar Fasciitis

Heel pain that's worse in the morning? That’s likely plantar fasciitis. It makes walking uncomfortable — forget jumping or running.

Basic Relief Moves:

• Toe curls with a towel

• Calf stretches against a wall
  🎥 Watch here → Plantar Fasciitis Stretches & Exercises – Ask Doctor Jo

2. Cervical Spondylitis

Constant neck stiffness, pain, or headaches? You might be dealing with this posture-related issue from desk jobs or long screen time.

Basic Relief Moves:

• Chin tucks

• Neck rotations (slow and gentle)
  🎥 Watch here → Cervical Spondylosis Stretches & Exercises – Ask Doctor Jo

3. Sciatica

Pain that travels down your leg or feels like burning/numbness in your back? Sciatica can make even sitting unbearable.

Basic Relief Moves:

• Child’s pose

• Piriformis stretch
  🎥 Watch here → 5 Great Stretches for Instant Sciatica Pain Relief!

4. Lower Back Pain

Probably the most common! It can be due to weak core muscles, bad posture, or previous injuries. It stops people from lifting, bending, or even doing yoga.

Basic Relief Moves:

• Cat-cow stretch

• Pelvic tilts on the floor
  🎥 Watch here → Best Stretches for Lower Back Pain and Stiffness

5. Knee Pain

Whether it’s early arthritis or old injuries flaring up, knee pain makes squats, stairs, and long walks difficult — all of which are important for burning calories.

Basic Relief Moves:

• Seated leg extensions

• Isometric quad squeezes
  🎥 Watch here → Knee Pain Relief Stretches – Real Time Routine

🧘♀️ Can You Still Lose Weight If You’re Injured?

Yes — but it has to be strategic. You can't just "push through the pain" or follow a random workout plan from YouTube.

You need:
✅ Expert guidance to rehab your injury safely
✅ Modified workouts that match your pain-free range
✅ An anti-inflammatory diet to support healing
✅ Strength training that protects your joints
✅ A sustainable weight loss strategy while your movement improves

🧑⚕️ That’s Exactly What We Do

At Nourish with Sim, we work alongside expert physiotherapists who will help you fix these injuries online — no clinic visits needed.
While our nutrition team customises your food to support recovery and fat loss.

👉 You'll get:

• Pain-free daily movement plans

• Gentle stretches and rehab exercises

• Modifications for common workouts

• Diets to support joint health and fat burn

• Access to experts who understand what you're going through

💬 Want Our Help?

This blog isn’t personalised — but your healing can be.
If you're tired of guessing, skipping workouts, or popping painkillers, let us help you do this the right way.

👉 Send us a message on WhatsApp: Click here 

📞 You’ll get a free strategy call to see how we can help you move again, feel better, and lose weight.