Today I have an appointment to have a medical procedure done that I know will be painful. Before the holidays I was diagnosed with multiple injuries in my hip involving ligaments and tendons. The injuries have caused a lot of discomfort, limited my activity, and have worsened over time. I was relieved when the MRI results identified the source of the problem, however I am not looking forward to going through the treatment which will hopefully repair the problem. The plan is to inject plasma rich proteins (PRP) into the ligaments and tendons which will irritate the hell out of them. This process prompts inflammation and a healing response. I have been told it is “uncomfortable” and I have personally experienced this treatment to a lesser degree in the past. The word uncomfortable is an understatement. It actually hurts like hell, but it is the path to long term healing and health. Do I want to have this procedure knowing it will be painful? No. However, I’m going anyway because it’s the only way to repair the injury and be pain-free in the long term, which I want very badly.
Embracing discomfort is one that's worked quite a bit for me. I notice that almost every challenging accomplishment I've ever claimed was spurred on in some part by emotional or physical pain. I see pain as a very volatile type of energy that send you spiraling into depression or spur you on to greatness. If you can manage to find a purpose behind the pain or channel it as an impetus to work towards better days, it can be a very powerful agent of change.
I appreciate your insight Kim. As someone who is currently benefitting greatly from weekly therapy sessions, I'd like to thank you for leveraging your education and experience to help others!
Just what I needed to read tonight, thank you! Best of luck with the procedure and your healing process! ❤️
Hope the appointment went well. Great post this and has pushed me on a decision on my on health. Thank you
Embracing discomfort is one that's worked quite a bit for me. I notice that almost every challenging accomplishment I've ever claimed was spurred on in some part by emotional or physical pain. I see pain as a very volatile type of energy that send you spiraling into depression or spur you on to greatness. If you can manage to find a purpose behind the pain or channel it as an impetus to work towards better days, it can be a very powerful agent of change.
I appreciate your insight Kim. As someone who is currently benefitting greatly from weekly therapy sessions, I'd like to thank you for leveraging your education and experience to help others!