Dooley Noted: 10/29/2014
In the three years I have been in practice, I have helped my share of patients.
I combine a few modalities I’ve learned to help them.
It works so well most of the time that my business partner deemed me “The Sorceress.”
But, I am no such thing.
I’m confident I can help everyone I meet. But it may not be complete resolution in 3-4 visits.
Even though I’ve seen many patients resolve very quickly, I make no such promises. And since I’m out of pocket, I usually see patients when everything else has failed.
But, I have complete conviction with my principle set. I know because I tried it out on myself first and became free from the clutches of pain.
But here are some truths, for all the frustrated patients and clinicians in my reading zone:
1. Pain is multi-factorial. It may not just be biomechanical, or a structure change. It is often a delicate balance of biology, social factors, and psychological factors. It’s referred to as the biopsychosocial component of pain. Thus, you need to make some global changes.
2. For patients: You have spent months to decades getting into a dysfunctional pattern that is now painful. Trust that it may take more than a few treatments and lifestyle changes.
You’re called a patient for a reason.
3. For clinicians: There is no magic modality that will work for everyone. If there were, everyone would do oy that.
Get great at techniques with principles with which you resonate.
And please don’t forget it’s called “practice” for a reason.
4. To both: Find common ground in principle sets. If you aren’t congruent, the working relationship is not for you.
5. On pain: Not all pain is ready to be released. A sore neck or inflamed nerve may be trying to protect you from your faulty pattern. Perhaps you require some stability away from the painful areas. If you will, consider that your body may no longer trust the positions in which you’ve placed it.
Help who you can, as much as their bodies will allow the help.
You don’t have to be a magician. And patients, don’t expect one. But seek qualified help and do good work.
As always, it’s your call.
– Dr. Kathy Dooley