Inflammation Isn’t the Enemy

Inflammation has a bad reputation. For many people, it’s a word that immediately brings to mind pain, swelling, stiffness, and frustration. If you’ve been dealing with chronic pain, you’ve probably been told to “get the inflammation down” more times than you can count.

But inflammation itself is not the problem.

In fact, you cannot heal without inflammation.

At Impact Laser Mobility & Recovery, we often explain inflammation as part of a larger healing conversation. The real issue in chronic pain is not that inflammation exists — it’s that inflammation never properly resolves.

Understanding this distinction can completely change how you approach recovery.