Attention to Detail: Health

In an effort to refocus my attention on areas of my personal life which have been neglected during the past year, my theme for 2010 is A Year of Attention to Detail.

The most important aspect of anyone’s life is their health.  Without good health, our quality of life suffers and our ability to accomplish our goals is significantly diminished.  In many ways, I have been ignoring my health over the past year.  Even in the event of a serious cycling accident and chronic knee pain, I have avoided visiting the doctor.

By avoiding the doctor I am only hurting myself.  My body has not been able to heal properly on its own.  The pain in my back is so frequent that until recently, I had accepted it as being a regular part of life.  My knee pain has the potential to sideline many of my athletic ambitions such as climbing Mount Whitney.

In an effort to correct my back problems, I have decided to begin seeing a chiropractor.  I have had two appointments, the first to measure the electric conductivity of my nerves and the second to take x-rays of my neck and spine.  On Wednesday, I’ll be adjusted for the first time; the first real step towards improving my back pain.

I will also schedule an appointment with a doctor to determine what might be wrong with my knee and learn what my options are to correct the problem.  I will also use this appointment as an opportunity for an annual physical examination, which I haven’t had for as long as I can remember, if ever.

Neither of these actions are remarkable on their own but are very important for my health and future quality of life.  I urge you to schedule an appointment for your own annual physical.  Your health is the best investment you can make.