Two years ago, I couldn’t carry my daughter without wincing. Every time she reached up for me, I felt like I was failing her. The pain in my neck, shoulder, and upper back was constant. And worse than the physical ache was the emotional weight of missing out on real moments with her.
I’d developed chronic pain from a combination of old sports injuries, poor posture, and mom-life strain. Physical therapy helped, but I couldn’t always make the appointments. I tried medications, but the side effects made me foggy. I felt stuck.
Then a friend mentioned the TheraPexa™ Neck & Shoulder Massager. At first, I rolled my eyes. Could a device really do what PT and meds couldn’t? But I was desperate.
I started using it at night after my daughter went to sleep. The heat and deep tissue massage helped me finally relax — and sleep. After a week, I noticed I wasn’t waking up with the same stiffness. After a month, I could pick up my daughter again without hesitation.
Today, the TheraPexa is part of my nightly routine. It gives me back something I thought I’d lost: comfort, mobility, and playtime with my girl. It didn’t just ease my pain. It gave me back my joy.
By Alexis Monroe | Parent & Chronic Pain Advocate