The walker. The pool. And the comeback.

​Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough not just to meet other parents through my kids, but also some of the grandparents. There’s something really special about those conversations—you get little glimpses into their lives, how they’re navigating grandparenthood, family events, and the everyday moments that matter most.

One grandmother I know—her grandson is a friend of my youngest—has stood out in my mind lately.

She’s always been a vibrant, active woman.

She loved walking, gardening, and swimming.

She was the type who could be found busy from sunup to sundown, keeping the household running and making it all look effortless.

But not long ago, she suffered a major back injury.

Her recovery was tough. She couldn’t do many of the things she once did without thinking. Even some daily activities and chores became impossible. Her husband had to take on everything around the house while she focused on healing.

For someone who had always been the one taking care of everyone else, this was a huge shift.

She began using a walker just to get around. I’d see her at sporting events, carefully making her way through the crowd—still determined to show up, but clearly in pain and moving with great effort.

Then, just the other day, I ran into her at the pool. And let me tell you—I was so happy to see her there.

She told me she had recently started swimming again, going with either her daughter or granddaughter for support. With a smile, she shared, “Last time I was here, I swam one full length of back crawl.”

I cheered for her.

One length might not sound like much to some people, but to her, it was a huge victory.

Her daughter chimed in, explaining that they were taking it slowly--just baby steps—to get her back to where she wants to be.

After seeing her at the pool, I offered to help her with Nordic walking poles once she feels ready. She agreed, saying she’ll reach out when the time is right.

That’s the heart of it, isn’t it?

We don’t need to do everything at once.

Progress happens in small, intentional steps.

It happens with support.

And it happens when we’re ready to say, “Okay—I’m ready for what’s next.”

And that’s exactly why I created Movement Rx.

It’s my signature virtual group program designed to help people move smarter, manage pain, and take those baby steps back toward strength and confidence.

If you missed my recent Move Smart, Feel Better webinar, you can catch the replay here.

​Inside, I share the 3 biggest mistakes people make when managing pain—and how to avoid them—so you can keep moving forward.

And with Movement Rx about to start (September 9 to be exact!), this is the perfect time to watch and see if it might be your “next step.”

It’s all about how small adjustments—baby steps—can make a big difference in moving with less pain and more confidence.

So let me turn the question to you:

Are you ready to take your next step?​
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Stay well and happy moving,
Lisa

P.S. Movement Rx is starting in September—I’d love for you to join me. If you’ve been waiting for the “right time” to start, this could be your next step. Watch the replay here!