Pain is created and transmitted in the body. It is an unpleasant sensation, a signal to the body that it has been damaged. Pain is influenced by our beliefs, culture, stress level, and genetics. Pain may cause change in heart rate, blood pressure, breathing rate, emotions and behavior. When pain becomes chronic (lasting longer than 3-6 months) some people will stop doing things they once enjoyed. They may limit social activities, stop doing hobbies or sports because of the possible pain those activities may cause.
People in pain may loose a sense of control over their bodies, mind and spirit, becoming a hostage to their pain. There are many alternative ways of managing pain such as meditation and breathing techniques. These various techniques teach patients how to develop a locus or center of control over their pain. A gentle exercise or movement therapy that is used is QiGong. QiGong is one part of a multi-faceted system of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Most hospitals in
The Healing Wave Project is sponsored by the National Qigong Association and an effort to expose all people to the benefits of Qigong. Their website www.nqa.org has information on how you can receive the Qigong DVD and more information about practioners in your area
Miki Blanchard is a physical therapist based out of our Eagle Office. She can be contacted at 970-328-1200
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