On a trip to a beach in Hawaii that was known for it’s outstanding waves that are ideal for bodysurfing it was seen two different types of bodysurfers.
There was one who kept constant watch for the approach of the waves and knew from observation and experience when to jump, which was seconds ahead of the wave. He could almost do this flawlessly. When he jumped ahead of the wave, he rode it like a superhero all the way into the beach with a huge smile on his face. Energized and with joy he ran/swam back into the depths to get ready to do it again.
There were others though who didn’t learn from his example though. They tried to jump when they wanted to jump, which was usually when the wave was already upon them. They would flounder and they would kick with all their might trying to get into the flow of the water but they were always too late. They ended up expending an enormous amount of energy (while swallowing seawater) yet ultimately not going anywhere only to turn and do the same thing with the following waves. Sheer exhaustion caused them to take a break after a while and just lay on the beach from their attempts.
All the while the one who knew that you needed to jump in the right direction, timed just right, ahead of the wave, kept enjoying the water and waves…
Some of you may have been to a beach like that. Ultimately there is a lesson to be had in regards to the health of your spine, your joints, and yourself. Only too often there is the chiropractic patient that is concerned that they will somehow become the victim of having to continue chiropractic care for the rest of your life, and that scares you. So you try to do all of health by yourself, which ultimately means that you take your joints for granted. This is very similar to letting the waves go right past you and you end up spending copious amounts of time and energy floundering about, not really getting anywhere with your health. It can be exhausting.
Yet if you look at those people that pay attention to their joints and their spine and realize that getting adjusted two weeks or every month is staying ahead. They tend to make it look a lot less complicated. It looks easier. It looks pain-free. It looks more enjoyable.
So my encouragement is consider staying ahead of the wave when it comes to the health of your joints. You get one time in this ocean. Why not make the most of it and try to stay healthy while your here. Take care of yourself.
You are worth it.
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