As a massage therapist the most common question clients ask me is, “What can I do to help myself at home?” No matter the issue - neck pain, low back pain, anxiety, foot pain, etc. - my first answer is always this: be vigilant about checking in with your body on a regular basis, and listen to what your body says.
Our lifestyles dictate our postures and thought processes. If you are experiencing pain or discomfort in your body or your mind it may be because in your daily routine you have created a habit that isn’t serving you. Simply checking in to make sure you are okay, and then listening to what you have to say, will profoundly affect how you feel, and could be the tipping point toward positive and healthful change.
Check in with yourself. I can’t say this enough. No matter how you live your life, scan your body and evaluate your stress level--regularly. If you are experiencing pain or discomfort anywhere, including in your mental state, do something to relieve it. This could be as simple as taking a deep breath, relaxing your shrugged shoulders, straightening your spine, taking a stroll, or reinstating a proper ergonomic technique. If you have to, set an alarm to remind yourself; allow checking in to become a habit—a good habit.
Too many of us live on automatic pilot, moving from task to task without sufficient thought about how we feel. Becoming conscious and simply checking in and listening is our most valuable tool for healing. Using that tool creates the opportunity—an incredibly important opportunity—to avoid future pain and discomfort . So, move consciously, sit consciously, think consciously, and check in, check in, check in!
Be well and stay attuned.
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