I fail when I need to
Learn differently
Understand differently
Speak differently
Act differently
Feel differently
Move differently
“The brain learns from failure.”
I know — you may be thinking, “whoa, definitely not, the brain learns from executing everything perfectly every time.”
This concept, first introduced to me in Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT), an approach to rehabilitation that has changed the way I practice and think and helps me problem-solve even more specifically — may seem relatively obvious in the the world of motor movement: after all, how do we learn to walk or ride a bike. But is much less intuitive when it comes to things more theoretical — misconception, misunderstanding, getting a D on an English paper. However, it’s just as true here: it’s the reason I understand the parallel construction in grammar and that I’m 100% clear on the attachment points of the levator scapulae muscle.
Remember this when you’re feeling woefully inadequate. Buck up, you’re learning and that’s great!
You’ve injured yourself. If you’ve had a fall or felt sharp twinge while reaching for an object or lifting something, you may consider going to see a chiropractor. Your chiropractor can provide an initial evaluation and determine whether or not to refer you for imaging or to a specialist. In the case of a major injury, loss of blood, consciousness, or suspected fracture or dislocation, head to the emergency room. If appropriate, you can then followup with a chiropractor with the report and copy of the imaging results from the ER for further treatment.
Often pain and injury are predictive of future pain and injury. Chiropractors can be an ideal first-line of defense. They can rule in or out the need for imaging or more invasive treatment and can work with you and your other health care providers to identify preventative strategies to keep you moving well and feeling great.
