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Egoscue Pain Free Convictions

11/15/2013

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Chronic Pain.
  • Every day, 60% of men and women experience some pain.
  • Pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined.
  • 80% of the people in the United States will develop chronic pain at some point of their life.
  • 1 in 3 Americans lose more than 20 hours of sleep each month due to pain.
  • Chronic pain is the most common cause of long-term disability.
  • Pain costs an estimated $100 billion each year.

So what can you do about Chronic Pain and is it actually curable?

I think it all starts with what you believe. You see, if you believe your back hurts because of a genetic flaw, you won’t look at any treatment/program or specialist that says otherwise. But what if your pain isn’t caused by a genetic flaw, but something treatable? You’ll never explore those ideas if it’s not within your belief system. That is why I believe we must first examine our beliefs about our bodies and our pain.

I encourage you to take a couple minutes and write down 5-10 beliefs you have about your body and your pain. Once you have your list continue reading below.

The Egoscue Method and Oregon Exercise Therapy is based on certain beliefs that Pete Egoscue and I have. Let’s call these beliefs “Pain Free Convictions.”
  • You know more about your health that anyone in the whole world.
  • Your instincts will guide you if you listen to them.
  • The body has no design flaws.
  • Pain is merely a signal – the body’s voice. It should not be feared and will not if you are listening to your instincts.
  • Effective therapies treat the whole body as a unit.
  • Age is not the determining factor in health.
  • Your attitude must be positive.
  • Thoughts unexpressed are detrimental to good health.

Which of these statements challenge your current beliefs?

Do you see any of your current beliefs that might be worth reexamining?

Let me know what you discover by commenting below.
2 Comments
Charles Walker
6/1/2022 03:27:39 pm

My central back is curved. Was 6ft now 5-9 . Right leg is shorter than left. Left front rib cage bottom seems to run against something...really hurts and makes me want to sit rather than stand. And I'm 91. I can slowly walk a mile and then I am pooped. What do you think? I live in Mcminnville and will appreciate hearing from you.

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Matt Whitehead link
8/3/2022 12:32:14 pm

Hi Charles,

I think you can feel better by improving your posture. You're never too old! Contact me for a free posture evaluation if you'd like to learn more.

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    I'm an Egoscue Institute certified Postural Alignment Specialist (PAS) and Advanced Exercise Therapist (AET), certified personal trainer, PatchFitness performer, FiveFingers wearer, trail runner, mountain biker, dad, music lover, environmentalist, and wanna-be slam dunk champion. I will be providing you with the latest posture exercises to help you live, play, and be pain free.

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