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Catch the Healing Attitude
Written By: Dr. Sue Aery - Aery Chiropractic & Acupuncture | Issue: 2021/08 – August
Your mind can play an enormous part in healing your body. All you need to do is give it permission.
Dr. Sue Aery
When speaking with patients, I often bring up what is perhaps the most important component of healing – Attitude! We discuss goals and the process of healing.
Sometimes it’s hard to put the onus on the patient and their own attitude toward the process they’re experiencing. The mind has immense control over the outcome.
Keeping in mind that healing is a journey, not a destination, I try to help my patients digest this somewhat difficult concept because it seems to be a big reason why so many seek a “quick fix” and turn to drugs, injections, and even surgery before exploring other options.
These days, we have so many options to feel better…and here comes the big But …. whatever you choose, you really need to participate in this process!
You need that attitude that can help any treatment succeed. Yes, it’s your body, your condition, and your process to heal. My job is to take the helm as needed, especially in the beginning of the process. Putting the body and the patient on the right track is my job and what I am trained to do.
Your job is to jump on board and be an active participant, understanding the steps necessary to eventually perpetuate the skills that you’ve learned in order to keep your body in a healthy state. I like to think of it as a partnership: at first, I do most of the work and, as you progress, you become the leader and I have a diminishing role.
If the healing process goes according to plan, you will be well on your way to feeling great in a few weeks to a few months. In the instance that your healing is not progressing, we find the next best step and, if needed, refer you to other approaches to get you to your goals most efficiently.
Again, through all this, your attitude is of the utmost importance to get you to your ultimate outcome of better health and function.
Have you heard the term “psychosomatic”? This is the mind-body connection and it is powerful, especially when the body needs some magical internal impetus to move the healing process along.
Staying on the path of healing takes patience, persistence, and often some courage. There may be setbacks, changes, or obstacles along the way, but this is normal. Healing is so dynamic and sometimes unpredictable.
As you seek healing through caring and outcomes, you have to be the captain of your ship and catch that healing wave! Engage your mind, set your goals, choose your healthcare provider wisely, and be a participant in your journey!
