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Want Less Back Pain? Stop Being Afraid of ItRead the article this discussion is about
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» feistyfemale56 - Scary is the right word Dr. Dave,Thank you for a well-written article. Your point is well taken about regaining use of our backs after experiencing acute back pain. I think nearly all of us can recall an experience such as you've described, with the sudden spasms and pain in the back. When it happened to me, fear traced through every part of me. It could be pretty tempting to listen to advice that tells a person to stay in bed after such an incident, but after having read your article, I can see such advice should be spurned. -- posted by feistyfemale56 » doc310 - Re: Scary is the right word In response to Scary is the right word posted by feistyfemale56:Hi, Thanks for your comments and observations. It's great to know there's someone out there reading my stuff. I appreciate it. Regards, David Phillips -- posted by doc310 » feistyfemale56 - Re: Knowing someone is benefitting from your information Dr. David,I am guilty of having read many of your articles with never a "thank you" or "atta guy" written in the discussion area, but most often because you are so thorough in what you write that I feel satisfied to learn a new thing or two and then move on. But as another writer here at the Suite, I can fully understand the feeling of wondering whether you are being heard/read. That's why I took a couple of moments to write this time around, and perhaps you will do so with a topic or two that you read from time to time. : ) -- posted by feistyfemale56 » IMADAG2 - Re: Re: Knowing someone is benefitting from your information In response to Re: Knowing someone is benefitting from your information posted by feistyfemale56:Hi Doc. I too, enjoyed your article. I recall hopping in a cab on unaided discharge from hospital and suffered for the first time such acute pain (sciatica) shooting down my leg...left me a "tad" worried about hopping out of the cab on arrival home. Obviously forced to get over that fear as I can't afford the meter running that long. At work, we assessed medical reports/certificates that a person should not walk or bend or twist etc..and it was obviously a self fulfilling prophecy for the patient. But, in my injured state, I did not let the doctor determine what I couldn't do. Exercising reasonable judgement, I found there is a pain threshhold with activity vs non activity. Gentle walking became easier after my joints were warmed or oiled up or whatever it is that happens. Being pre-occupied with out and about in the sunshine vs laid on the sofa also had exponential benfits. You're right...the fear of pain creates more disability. Jeff -- posted by IMADAG2
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