The Importance of Pacing In Your Recovery
Are you making a conscious effort to monitor and adjust your recovery plan when necessary? One tool that many find very helpful is proper pacing. Pacing is beneficial for everyone, especially those dealing with work-related injuries.
Pacing is a technique for learning how to stay active and manage pain. According to the Northern Pain Centre website (northernpaincentre.com.au), pacing aims to avoid the "boom and bust" cycle and minimize overdoing things on the good days ("boom"), which leads to underdoing things on the bad days ("bust"). Those with work-related injuries can quickly fall into this cycle of overdoing when they feel good, but soon those feel-good days become fewer and less often, potentially leading to more damage.
Pacing may reduce flare-ups, frustration, fatigue, and reliance on medication. This means that it can have a positive effect on an injured worker’s mood and recovery. It gives the workers a chance to assess their current state and capabilities, as well as identify their limitations and areas for improvement without experiencing “booms and busts.” Keep in mind that pacing techniques can be applied to the classroom as well. World Education's flexible online training allows for participation that works on your terms, not the other way around.
Ultimately, pacing fosters a more sustainable and balanced approach to rehabilitation and daily activity. For those navigating recovery, considering pacing can be a proactive step towards a more manageable and resilient path to healing.