Dem Bones, Dat Brain

Positive energy is infectious. My Physiotherapist is an expert in this area. I find myself increasingly interested in all manner of anatomical and musculoskeletal theories, practices and developments due to his effervescent imparting of knowledge on what goes far beyond just the general treatment of my uncooperative body. The ‘structural’ secret to my recovery lies within a muscular web which both pains me and sustains me. It’s my adductor longis which doesn’t want to yield. The gracilis and pectinius are all “on guard” after the damage to my right anterior acetabulum and sacral ala. The tensor fasciae latae sounds more like a hipster coffee to me than a muscle responsible for protecting my hip and groin from receiving more damage.

The skeleton, muscles, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, joints, and other connective tissues, all part of the musculoskeletal system, working together to provide my body with support, protection, and movement. The human musculoskeletal system, otherwise known as the locomotor system, (ironically amusing for the ‘movement impaired’), gives humans the ability, to move using their muscular and skeletal systems. Bones are connected to other bones and muscle fibers via connective tissue such as tendons and ligaments. Muscles keep bones in place and play a role in the movement of bones. Ultimately the body’s functionality is dependent on a healthy skeletal system. It being the internal framework of the body. The form that sets the stage for function. The core which supports, stores, moves, regulates, and protects.

Further to the ‘structural recovery’ wrapped in the inner workings of the musculoskeletal system; the neurochemicals of happiness; endorphins, dopamine and serotonin are busy creating a desirable brain state. Honing in on positive outcomes and determining the psychological responses to the daily challenges of injury and rehabilitation. The ‘connecting tissue’ of a mind deeply rooted in a solid sense that hope is greater than what I alone can muster daily; drives a psychological locomotion, a dispositional optimism. Hope and faith that I will never be ‘tempted more than I can bear’. That “Faith is trusting in advance what only makes sense in reverse” (Phillip Yancey). A security and stability that is wired into my DNA, based on a crown that was paid for long ago that I am blessed to wear. “She is clothed with strength and dignity and laughs without fear of the future”. (Proverbs 31:25) A true, real sense that it is indeed “In Him I Live and Move and Have My Being”: Acts 17.28

The knitting together and alignment of the skeletal, neurological and spiritual; frames a future of certainty, stability and hope. The creation of fluid locomotion. When we pair a positive, solidly grounded outlook with a commitment to embrace reality, amazing things can happen.

“Toe bone connected to the foot bone
Foot bone connected to the heel bone
Heel bone connected to the ankle bone
Ankle bone connected to the shin bone

Dem bones, dem bones gonna walk around.
Dem bones, dem bones gonna walk around.
Dem bones, dem bones gonna walk around.
Now hear the word of the Lord.”