I do a lot of repetitive handwork, and sometimes my arm and shoulder pain gets worse after I overdo it. I tried a healing spell alongside the care advice I’ve already received, but the pain was much worse the next day. Could the spell have caused that, and what’s a sensible way to think about it?
Could a healing spell make an injury flare up?
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I wouldn’t take the flare as evidence that the spell sped up healing or caused the pain. Repetitive strain symptoms can change from day to day, and the timing alone can’t tell you why it got worse. Keep following your clinician’s advice, and contact them if the pain is worsening or limiting movement. If you have severe or rapidly worsening symptoms, get prompt medical care.
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You can keep the ritual as a way to focus on self-kindness, but I’d separate that meaning from what it can do physically. Maybe use it as a reminder to rest, take breaks, and stick with your care plan rather than as a treatment or a test of whether you’re healing.
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For the practical side, jot down when the pain flares, what kind of work you did, and for how long. That can give your doctor or physical therapist something concrete to review. It may also help to ask them about pacing and workstation changes, since the useful adjustments depend on what’s aggravating your arm.
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