Does your body hurt the day after an impromptu cricket game or new Pilates class? Are you finding pain or discomfort in parts of your body where there was none before? Are you busy looking after everyone and everything else and not taking care of yourself? Do you find that all your friends are saying the same thing? There's a knowing, an understanding, when talking to someone else post-forty about those pains, but don't you want to live differently? Because you can. If you suffer from stress, aches and pains and are finding that they are appearing more, staying longer and are harder to get rid of, Monica Stratford has written the ultimate practical guide to help you get your life back. Are you busy looking after everyone and everything else, and not taking care of yourself? In Over 40 and My Body Hurts you will learn:How to be body aware How to identify, communicate and manage your stress and pain Why massage is a great starting point How to create a healthcare team and know the right questions to ask Why self-care is so important post-40 To master the art of self-prioritisation How to achieve more in your life with calmness This book provides you with a clear and practical pathway to get you back doing the things you love. Awareness and understanding of your body and mind is where it all begins. Massage and a quality health team are a great starting point, but it's learning to prioritise yourself and to implement great strategies that will turn your life around to achieve more.