The Message of Pain | by Madisyn Taylor When we feel pain, our first impulse is often to eradicate it with medication. This is an understandable response, but sometimes in our hurry to get rid of pain, we forget that it is the body's way of letting us know that it needs our attention. A headache can inform us that we're hungry or stressed just as a sore throat might be telling us that we need to rest our voice. If we override these messages instead of respond to them, we risk worsening our condition. In addition, we create a feeling of disconnectedness between our minds and our bodies. Physical pain is not the only kind of pain that lets us know our attention is needed. Emotional pain provides us with valuable information about the state of our psyche, letting us know that we have been affected by something and that we would do well to focus our awareness inward. Just as we tend to a cut on our arm by cleaning and bandaging it, we treat a broken heart by surrounding ourselves with love and support. In both cases, if we listen to our pain we will know what to do to heal ourselves. It's natural to want to resist pain, but once we understand that it is here to give us valuable information, we can relax a bit more, and take a moment to listen before we reach for medication. Sometimes this is enough to noticeably reduce the pain, because its message has been heard. Perhaps we seek to medicate pain because we fear that if we don't, it will never go away. It can be empowering to realize that, at least some of the time, it is just a matter of listening and responding. The next time you feel pain, either physical or emotional, you might want to try listening to your own intuition about how to relieve your pain. Maybe taking a few deep breaths will put an end to that headache. Perhaps writing in your journal about hurt feelings will ease your heart. Ultimately, the message of pain is all about healing. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Tristan Gatto A stiff body doesn't have to be your future. Good mobility is KEY to maintaining healthy joints and a pain-free body, because with age, you gradually lose range of motion, strength, and flexibility when you don't stay on top of it. Too often we take for granted our ability to easily move around and function in daily life. According to research, over 32 million Americans suffer from arthritis - and two-thirds of adults with arthritis are of working age (18-65+). Remember, "MOTION IS LOTION", and keeping your body moving is the greatest way to prevent age-related physical issues. Rest assured though, this program will give you all the tools you truly need to stay moving for a lifetime. With Tristan's signature mobility drills found exclusively in this course, he has helped thousands of people move safely through their body to create more space and joint freedom -- all while strengthening weak and underused muscles, and eliminating pain. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Unhinge Your Hips and Hamstrings 2. Go Sleeveless in 14 Days 3. Letting Go with Forgiveness 4. Overcoming Body Stiffness 5. Narcissistic Relationships - From Surviving to Thriving 6. Fit and Fierce Over 40 7. What Women Need to Know About Men 8. Dancer's Legs in 14 Days 9. 7 Weeks to Self-Love 10. Overcoming Self-Sabotage
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