July 2014
 
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 we hope this note finds you continuing to do well and living your valued life. The article below by Dr. Eddie O'Connor, the Director of the Pain Center, will help you continue pursuing your values.
If you find this information valuable, we would like to challenge you to forward it on to someone who may also benefit from this service, and help change another life.

 

Get Out of Your Mind
   

Forget positive thinking ... forget thinking all together. Forget how you feel too. To be honest, they aren't essential to being your best. In fact, they get in the way more than anything.

 

I know this is radical. It goes against almost everything you've heard, read and maybe even experienced. I mean, who hasn't done their best when they are focused and confident? But who is focused and confident all the time? No one. What do you do when your doubt, worry, and are scared, nervous, or angry? You do the right thing anyway.

 

The fact is what you DO in life matters more than anything. You can succeed in exercise when you feel lousy. You can continue when you feel tired. You can focus on your goal when you feel pressure.

 

Yes it is hard. Very hard. Doing when you don't want to or feel like it is what makes you mentally tough. Giving in to your thoughts and feelings is your weakness.

 

Get out of your mind - and concentrate on what you choose TO DO.

  

 

Pain Center Video Series  

 

The following is part 8 of a 12-part video series in which Dr. Eddie O'Connor explains what to expect during your treatment at the Mary Free Bed Pain Center. Our team is here to teach you how to interact with and overcome your pain so that you can get back to the life you want to live.

 

Mary Free Bed Pain Center - Your Child's Pain (Part 8 of 12)
Mary Free Bed Pain Center - Your Child's Pain (Part 8 of 12)

How Are We Doing?

 

  

We would love to have your feedback about our newsletter. Is the information helpful? Have you been able to apply this information to your own life? Is there a topic you would like to have more information about? Is there something different you would like to see? Please email your suggestions to [email protected]

 

  
News & Updates
  
  
More than the programs ...
At The Pain Center, all of our doctor's and therapists see patients outside of the programs. If you have a new injury, significant stressor, severe pain flare-up or need to adjust your home exercise program - come back to the team that you trust. We're happy to help.
  
Have a question about a flare up?
You are still a part of The Pain Center family. If you ever have a question, please give us a call at 616.233.3480 and we'd be happy to answer it.
  
 
Sincerely,

Nicole DeHaan, PT
Physical Therapist 
The Pain Center at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital
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