I try to be an optimistic person. I kind of have to be, because nearly every one of the clients I work with every day is in some level of pain (with the exception of the older adult with a gait or balance impairment). It's really the only reason that they land in my clinic. Pain or injury brought them in, and I want to do my best to show them the way out of it.
It's often said that we take our health for granted, and it's probably true. We're too busy to stop to reflect on what it means to be fully functional, disease and pain-free. So, tomorrow morning when you get out of bed to start your day, take a moment to reflect on some of the following things:
Can you to sleep soundly without pain?
Can you get dressed without pain?
Can you climb stairs without pain?
Can you sit without pain?
Can you walk without pain, and without fatiguing easily?
Can you get down to and up from the floor with relative ease, and without discomfort?
Can you take a deep breath without pain?
Can you bend down to touch your toes or put on your socks and shoes without pain?
Can you get out of bed without pain?
Can you reach up overhead to get things from cabinets without pain?
Can you lift, pull, push, and carry things without pain?
Can you enjoy your recreational activities without pain?
Can you perform your job without pain?
These are just a few of the things that folks report having difficulty doing due to pain and/or weakness. If you can do all of these things without any issues, take a moment to appreciate how fortunate you are.
Pain is a good thing. It helps keep us alive and acts as a warning when something may be wrong. While we all want to avoid pain, don't fear it. Just find out what to do about it when it comes along and impacts your daily life.
Most importantly, be grateful for the days when all your systems are in working order. It's truly a blessing that should not be taken for granted.
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