Portland, OR

Training for a local 10K, my right knee developed a dull, nagging ache that sat around the kneecap and along the outer line. Not sharp—just enough to make stairs cautious and short runs choppy. I iced and rested, which helped a bit, but as soon as I tried easy miles, the ache floated back.

Week 1

“Stickiness” eases. 

No extra soreness from sessions.

Week 3

Stride feels more natural; downhill less guarded; day-to-day ache stays quiet.

Week 2

Comfortable 20-min easy jog; by week’s end an easy 5K without guarding.

Week 4

Easy 5K becomes routine; mild tightness resolves same day. 

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For the longest time, joint pain and muscle aches were just part of my daily life. My knees ached when I walked, my shoulders were constantly tense, and my lower back felt like it was carrying the weight of ten people. I told myself it was just stress, or aging, or maybe I slept wrong - but deep down, I knew something was off. And it wasn' t just physical. The pain wore me down emotionally. 

I was irritable, tired, and honestly just sad that I couldn't enjoy the little things anymore walking the dog, playing with my nieces, even just standing long enough to cook a meal. I spent so much money on painkillers, patches, massage guns, and physical therapy appointments that helped for a day or two, then. right back to square one. It was discouraging and exhausting.

Things finally started to shift when I found the Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Autoimmune Disease Group. That was where I first learned how chronic inflammation can cause pain that no painkiller can touch. I changed my diet cut out gluten, sugar, and processed oils, and focused on whole, healing foods like turmeric, fatty fish, leafy greens, and tons of water. The swelling in my joints started to go down. My energy came back. I started to feel like I was actually healing instead of just masking symptoms. But I also learned the importance of supporting that healing from the outside. That' s when I started exploring non-invasive tools like laser therapy and TENS.

And honestly? Game-changer. When I added that kind of targeted pain relief alongside the internal work ! was doing, things finally started clicking. My knees stopped throbbing. My back felt looser. I could finally get through the day without gritting my teeth. 

When I see something like the Wellue Laser Pain Relief Device, it reminds me of where ! started and how far l' ve come. Healing takes more than one approach. And if you' re still stuck in that cycle of temporary relief and constant pain, just know there is another path. It starts with giving your body what it truly needs, on the inside and out.