Pain in the body can occur for many reasons, and though you may be tempted to use quick fixes to cover up the pain for the short term, it's important to recognize that pain is the body's way of warning you that something is wrong and needs attention.

The last thing you will want to do is mask the warning, because this will make it very difficult for you to address the underlying cause of the pain. The warning light that comes on in your car is a great analogy for the pain in your body. Covering up pain makes about as much sense as taping a Band-Aid over the flashing warning light on your car's dashboard. When it comes to their car, most people realize that they need to take care of the problem that's making the light come on--not just cover up the light--if they want to continue using their vehicle safely. But when it comes to their body, people often take drugs to mask pain without doing anything about the actual problem.

Now, if the pain is identified and you find that it is caused by something that cannot be addressed in a practical way, then you can be more liberal in your use of alternative pain therapies. The two most effective are acceptance and, if need be, seeing a structurally oriented professional.

Don't Resist Suffering: Accept It

Although this may sound strange to some, accepting any suffering in your life--including pain--in a non-judgmental fashion is clearly necessary to help the suffering go away. This is not easy, and it takes some practice and conscious thought, but it can be done and once you try it you will notice a difference.

It works by the power of your own mind. Your mind is so powerful that it brings to life whatever it focuses on. The trick is to consciously choose what you want and then focus on it. As it is, most people don't give much thought to their mind's focus and they are stuck with what it brings them in return, and are often left confused and wondering why certain things (like chronic pain) keep occurring.

Take a moment and think about what you tend to focus on. Chances are you are focusing on what you don't want. For instance, "I don't want anymore pain." In this case, you are constantly focusing on pain, and even though logically you are thinking that you want to avoid it, your brain senses your focus on the pain and brings it to you. The more you focus on avoiding it, the more you are likely to get it.

To remove the pain, you must focus on what you really want. You don't want to AVOID the pain; you want to live your life with strength and good health. Do you see the difference? You must use statements that focus on what you want, not what you don't want.

You can use techniques like EFT to help you remove the subconscious blocks that cause you to have a negative focus. While tapping, you will want to say something positive and in the present tense like "I effortlessly accomplish everything I put my mind to" or "I glide through the day with great joy." My EFT Series on DVD or VHS will teach you how to start using this technique today.

See a Structurally Oriented Professional

There may be times when a physical contribution by a structurally oriented professional can help with your pain. The profession that seems to do this best is chiropractic.

If you are wondering what exactly chiropractic medicine is, the American Chiropractic Association gives a nice overview:

Chiropractic is a branch of the healing arts that is concerned with human health and disease processes. Doctors of Chiropractic are physicians who consider man as an integrated being and give special attention to the physiological and biochemical aspects including structural, spinal, musculoskeletal, neurological, vascular, nutritional, emotional and environmental relationships.

Chiropractic medicine is far more widespread than mainstream media would have us believe, and a very substantial number of people have been helped by chiropractors, but some people still view chiropractors as dangerous or "unscrupulous." As with any health care professional, it is important to find a reliable and knowledgeable source.

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