WHAT’S YOUR MOTIVATION? Your Attitude Directly Influences Your Ability to Heal
B ack pain is one of the most common reasons why people miss out on work and miss out on life. Everyone who experiences pain wants to get better, but healing begins with your motivations. Until someone has the right mindset and knows “why” they want to improve their back pain, they will not be successful. I have met many people over the years who tell me, “I have been to a surgeon, and he says I need surgery to fix my back. I’m not sure how you are going to help me.” Or, “I have tried physical therapy before, and I don’t think I can be helped. I’m not sure how you are going to be different.” Sadly, these patients all have one thing in common: They have no hope that physical therapy will cure their back pain. There is nothing worse than the preconceived notion that your prescribed treatment will not help you. I could put together the best treatment plan ever known to man, but if the person on the other end is convinced it will not work, it won’t. No matter what attitude your thoughts provoke, they are going to have an impact on your ability to get better.
Though physical therapists spend a lot of time and effort helping their patients learn effective stretching and strengthening techniques, the mental aspect of healing is often neglected. One of the biggest mental components of getting better is doing something long enough to get results. Many people are used to seeing instant results, but pain from 15 to 20 years of hard labor will not heal with a short 6-week program. What you need to understand is that healing is not instant. Your mindset will affect your healing process, and your “why’s” for getting better will provide motivation for healing. Without motivation, you have nothing to drive you forward. Personally, I keep my back healthy so that I can keep up with my children, participate in their sports activities, and not experience pain while doing so! Your motivation for finding a solution to your back pain may be different than mine, but you need to discover your “why” for treating your back pain. If you train yourself to be positive and focused, believe that your treatment will help you, and find your motivation, you will reach your goal.
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Apple Cider Chicken
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced into 1-inch wedges
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2 tablespoons butter
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds) Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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2 teaspoons dried thyme
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2 bay leaves
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1Vidalia onion, chopped
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11 cups apple cider
Directions
1. Heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. 2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, add to pan and sear until golden, about 4 minutes each side. Remove chicken from pan and set aside. 3. Add remaining butter, onion, apple, garlic, thyme and bay leaves. Sauté until apple begins to get color and onions soften, about 6 minutes. Add flour and stir for 2–3 minutes. 4. Nestle chicken back into pan, add cider, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook until chicken is cooked through, about 12 minutes. Recipe courtesy of foodnetwork.com
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