i don't ever tell someone that their pain isn't real but i'm living proof that you can turn it into more than what it is in your head. if you talked to me a year ago i would swear to you i was damn near disabled but here i am over coming it. it has alot to do with your will to do it and if your on meds for pain its almost impossible! will i ever squat or deadlift 500 plus pounds again who knows but i tell you i'm going to give it hell!! hell i can always go back to being sad on meds but i say screw that let's move some shit!!!