Are You Listening to Your Body’s Aches & Pains?

I think we frequently ignore our bodies when it is trying to communicate with us.  Because we live in a society that is about do, do, do, we tend to miss the arthritis-related signs our bodies throw out to us. 

For instance, do you ignore the pain that is creeping up because you are doing too much in a particular day?  Or do you tell yourself that you are not tired in hopes of eventually believing it?  Or are you painfully stiff, but still continue what you are doing knowing that you will pay the price later?

I think we just need to reprogram ourselves to pay attention to these symptoms.  You wouldn’t ignore your stomach growling for very long.  This is along the same line of thought and is just as important.

We need to pay attention to our joints or muscular pain, stiffness, fatigue, etc.  It is telling us when enough is enough.  Learn to listen and do something about it first.  Then, you can continue your tasks maybe at a modified pace if that helps you. 

Try listening to those aches and pains.  You will feel better in the end!