Hey PT welcome my brother!Originally Posted by PT1982
Obviously, yes I do have severe chronic pain and I started my journey already having it... It took me years to get off of pain killers... When I was 16 this all happened with my shoulder but after the car accident it got worse but at 16 I was prescribed 40mg oxys 2x daily - it was over after that as I liked the high yet it let me get done the things I could do!
Fast forwRd to now I've been off all narcotics for pain for 6+ yrs and after I put them down after my surgeries after the accident I actually feel much better and an overall better wellbeing as well as LESS pain... Not much but it is noticeable! That gave me hope and the drive to get my ass back in the gym... It took some time and an NPP lie dose cycle to fully reap my rewards and made me realize what I could actually do!
Now I'm not saying by any means I'm not in pain b/c each session depends on how my shoulder feels to allow me to work what I want, however I will push myself beyond anyone else in that gym especially when I start videoing my lifts and or having my trainer their with me!! Makes all the difference as you'd know...
Dealing with chronic pain on a daily basis has taught me to do the things I can and 'think' I can and also trust in myself and my Abilities - I love this lifestyle and the rewards that have come with it(confidence in myself doin things I never thought possible, and keep on truckin)
I thank you for bringing this up and I totally believ their are many alternatives to narcitic pain meds - such as massage therapy(various types), ART(active release therapy), phycological therapy, advanced chiropractors etc among some... Acupuncture and so on! So, imho yes it's all up to the individual as well as where they are among these variables as well!
Great question and I encourage anyone and everyone to share their stories and see what answers/suggestions we can come up with!
Respect
Nach
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