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Can Avoiding Pain Make Things Worse? The Trap of Trying Not to Hurt

Dr. Gregory Robrahn, PT, DPT, GCS

Published on: 06/10/2026

Can avoiding pain make things worse? Learn how fear and avoidance can restrict movement, reduce confidence, and limit meaningful activities—and what may help.

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