Pain let’s us know we are human and our bodies are fragile vessels to be used to complete tasks. We have several remedies to combat out daily pain in order to function at are most capable levels. My best remedy is to get up and move your body as best you can. The movements can be minimal but the joints, muscles and ligaments need the stimulation. If we just sat and did nothing, this signals our body is not combating the aches and pains. I’ll be clear, there are certain types of pain that need to be stimulated. A broken leg, arm etc does in fact need rest. Your attitude in this moment is crucial for you to heal and maintain I will get over this and I will be able to have movement again. So rest is important for this as well as any prescription from a doctor. Now I also understand this could lead into other forms of pain management that can be questionable. (Topic for a later date). As you start to heal from a broken bone that has immobilized you, your mental well being can and often does drift off into gray areas of depression and despair. While undergoing this recovery my best advise us to journal or write a short story about the events and your emotions your experiencing and offer yourself alternatives to getting out of that grey area and get a glimmer or two of upcoming anticipated events or dates. Your brain will take your well being into a directed conscious way of positivity. (Most times, but a good off script rant can also do wonders, just as long as you understand that was a rant and not permanent).
So your attitude is crucial to addressing pain and the healing process for your entire body. (My strong opinion).
This post is an opinion, an opinion that works in my world of chronic pain. I maintain a job, family and a functional way of life. I do hope that pain doesn’t find you but rather the mindset does. š
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