Recovery isn’t always a straight line. Some people feel better after one visit, while others experience setbacks before things improve. In this episode, Brando explains why those ups and downs happen and how the body adapts when we start changing the way it moves. Using a real patient example, he breaks down how pain can shift as muscles and joints adjust to new demands—and why that doesn’t mean something is going wrong. If your body pushes back when you start doing the right things, that may actually be a sign that change is happening. Key Takeaways Recovery is rarely linear The body adapts to new movement patterns over time Temporary setbacks don’t always mean you’re getting worse Consistency is often the key to long-term improvement