Physical pain, impairment, or disability comes in various forms. It may result from injury, disease, unrelenting stress, illness or surgery. For most people, the associated pain, reduced range of motion and dysfunctional living may be a temporary state. For others, such conditions linger and disrupt almost every aspect of their lifestyle, and the mere passage of time does not bring about healing and recovery. In such cases, an aggressive, persistent and graduated sequence of activities may prove to be restorative. Here are guidelines that have been found to be helpful in coping effectively with chronic states of disability.
In summary, physical and emotional disability need not be devastating or the basis of chronic dysfunctional living. Granted, many people experience events which have had a curtailing influence upon their physical strength and general health. One can approach a situation like this in a passive and defeated manner and essentially submit to the forces that have played a major role in bringing about the state of disability. Alternatively, one can approach such situations from the point of view of recovery and healthy living. Even if lifestyle needs to be altered, temporarily or permanently, daily living can be satisfying, meaningful and worth sharing with others. To a large degree, it is a choice. Beyond that, it is determination, direction and the exercise of a living faith. Go for it!!!