When A “Band-Aid” Is Ok

Antigone Vesci
Jan 13
1 min read

Injections. Medication. Massage. Interpretive dance.

Whatever the method, the real question is this: does it relieve pain long enough for you to do the real work (exercise and lifestyle change) or is it keeping you from what actually needs to be done?

Is it preventing a more risky and invasive procedure or is it avoiding it?

A band-aid can be part of the plan. Use it to move forward, not to stand still.

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