This is driving me crazy

Things that people are told about their pain that aren't true...out with these messages!

The this is driving me crazy series…. :)

Things I hear often.

They are outdated or never were true.

Need to be binned.

Many messages out there about chronic pain.

Take people down the wrong path in terms of causes and what can be done.

There is so much you can do!

If it seems you don’t have many options, it’s the wrong model, i.e./ the biomedical model.

It leads you to believe you must be the passive recipients of medication and interventions, targeting the bit that hurts.

Pain isn’t about the bit that hurts. It’s about you in your lived world.

So,

I will put on a positive spin.

What you can do, is always the focus.

Always starting with understanding.

Understanding is the key that unlocks the door.

Here’s one,

My back pain, it’s because of my posture.

Nope.

You can sit or stand however you like.

Be comfortable, or as comfortable as you can.

And move often.

There is no single ideal posture.

What’s the best position for the thing you are doing?

Start there.

Experiment.

But move often.

And notice how you are and what is going on.

These are the influential factors.

Thank you very much.

RS - The Pain Coach

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