Do you find yourself dealing with pain on a weekly, or even daily basis? The focus here isn’t on mental pain, although that’s something we can discuss at a later time and place. The focus here is on physical pain, that makes it hard for you to do things on a daily basis.
I’ve been through a good amount of physical pain, back and hip injuries resulting from poor posture, and have had to scour the internet for knowledge from doctors, therapists, and academics to make my life a bit better. Fortunately, there is hope to increase the quality of life significantly and eliminate pain. Physical therapy and rehabilitation is not rocket science.
How do you know if you have pain in a certain area? You simply know the affected area hurts…it’s not that complicated and you don’t need a medical professional telling you that something is wrong with your lower back if it hurts all the time. Ibuprofen and acetaminophen are not the cure to your problem. Many people, including some of the HTW readers, have been suffering mild pain in, say, their knee, for a decade or two. The pain wasn’t “too bad” after their first medical visit, which could not find a remedy, they just put up with it and took painkillers/NSAIDs on a regular or occasional basis. Those people should be able to get the most out of a rehab program, and should read these relevant articles.
These posts are not targeted towards those affected by chronic joint diseases such as osteoporosis and arthritis- these diseases have more of a molecular component that may be slightly relieved through exercise, stretching, and massage, BUT requires more of a medical approach involving diet and therapeutic remedies. I don’t have any experience with these conditions and am not qualified to pontificate on the subject.
Take ownership of your problem, educate yourself, and increase the quality of your life. Just put in the work. The articles on HealthTrumpsWealth will point you to the right path.