“What could be more futile, more insane, than to create inner resistance to something that already is?”~Eckhart Tolle If you read my last blog you’ll know that I’ve had a bout of back pain that’s been going on for a few months. It tightens progressively through the night, often requiring me to wake and use ice or heat. Movement helps …
The Intelligence of Pain
This happened about ten years ago. Upper back pain that CTs, MRIs, PTs shed not a shred of light upon. One PT duck taped my back to try and prevent me from moving in the manner that caused the most pain. This was, unsurprisingly, ineffective. The musculature in my upper back would progressively seize up at night. The longer I …
Aging – It’s NOT About Maintaining Flexibility
The special sections editor of a local newspaper asked me the following questions for an upcoming edition of Four Corners Healthy Living. Why is it important to combat the natural loss of flexibility? “Mobility is a basic human need. Being able to perform in Cirque du Soleil is not.” The word “combat” implies some sort of battle. I don’t feel …