A beautiful piece of music can inspire our spirits and soothe our pain like no other sound. It can also help us get in touch with the absolute joy of living, even if we live with severe pain. Put on your favorite piece of music - instrumental or vocal - sit back, and close your eyes. Let the music carry you away from your immediate pain to a place of calm.

The benefits of a daily exercise regimen can't be overlooked in our battle against most of the chronic pains that we endure.  Keeping our body in shape and giving the cells the proper of food and energy helps our bodies as they fight back against the pain that ravages us.  I know that when you are hurting the last thing you want to do is move around but if you can fight thru it and at least make a minimal effort everyday to exercise, you will see the benefits.  Don't get carried away with your exercises now.  Be sure to see YOUR doctor before you begin any exercise or diet regimen and always follow their advice.  In the beginning the best step is a little step and then build from there.  Don't get discouraged that you can't run and jump like you once did and keep in mind that you are in one of the toughest fights you will ever be in when you battle severe pains.  I found that it helps if you can get a family member or friend to go along with you as you exercise. Whatever it is that you have to do to motivate yourself to get started and keep going, please do it.  I have found that I am able to maintain my weight and on days when I have the most severe pain flareups I have been able to bounce back much quicker since I began my exercise regimen several months ago.  So, go ahead, get yours started and please, let me know how you are doing.  I've added an exercise page http://www.vinicent-d-holland.4t.com/blank_13.html and also included some great products to help you workout at home or even on the road when you go to visit your family and friends.  Check them out and give me your feedback.  hollandwebsite@comcast.net  I really do want to hear from you. 

Here is a great video clip of Cowboys
Wide Receiver Terrell Owens blasting
through several Bodylastics exercises: