Bettina Herbert, M.D.
Jefferson Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine

The body has a miraculous capacity to compensate after illness or
injury. It is only when it reaches the end of its ability to
accommodate that there may be pain. If one can lift off even a
little bit of the compensation, through gentle manual medicine,
biomechanical education and awareness, physical therapy, stress
reduction and nutritional support, there will often be a significant
reduction in pain. Starting to sense your body is key – then you will
realize you have a lot of control over how you're feeling.

Most people are not aware of their bodies until there is pain. That
means they are missing some of the exquisite physical joys of sensing
one's own well-being. If you are aware of your body and listen to its
'messages,' then the body has no 'need' to scream to get your
attention. A whisper will do.