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The "Whole Body" approach: A growing trend in chronic pain management

If you've ever seen a television ad for Cancer Treatment Centers of America, you might recall that the patients featured usually talk about the treatment approach there--that is, being treated a a whole person.
In all the months I've been posting this blog, I am hoping that you can see that the same approach is becoming a model in the world of pain management.  By treating the patient as a whole--it is possible to target chronic pain from many avenues at the same time.



Hippocrates, the father of modern medicine had many wise things to say in this regard. Here are some examples:

"Natural forces within us are the true healers of disease."

"If we could give every individual the right amount of nourishment and exercise, not too little and not too much, we would have found the safest way to health."

"It's far more important to know what person the disease has than what disease the person has."

When one is faced with a chronic pain condition, it is important to understand that chronic pain takes its toll on those afflicted in emotional and physical ways.  Taking pain medication for discomfort or going to the doctor for injectable treatments are useful, but of limited use.  Taking care of the body, mind and soul makes a lot more sense.

Here are some take away thoughts:

By taking care of yourself you are showing respect for yourself.  
You deserve that respect. 
You deserve to feel your best so you are able to do your best. 
You deserve to be happy.

 Source: OregonLive,BrainyQuote,Cancer Centers of America,Wikimedia





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