So, I’ve been doing physical therapy for a few days now, and my neck and shoulder are beginning to feel better. The last two visits, the therapist worked on my upper back/neck/shoulder for between 20 and 30 minutes, trying to get the muscles to release. Both times, they finally did, and the relief was wonderful. I’m working on my posture, and I’ve made some adjustments to my work station and chair at work, and even my seat in the car. In addition, I have exercises that I’m doing throughout the day.
I hope the day will come when I’m pain-free. When I stop to think about it, my shoulder has been this way a very long time, and I’ve just gotten used to it, for the most part, until it got so much worse recently. So it’s going to take some effort on my part to improve what I can, which will improve my entire spine, so they tell me.
On the way home tonight, I heard a great quote, and it fits so well with the work I’m doing to change my spinal problems:
“Abeunt studia in mores.” (Latin) = “Practices zealously pursued pass into habits.”
So … here’s to zealous pursuit of good practices!
P.S. My best pal Vikki's mom is going in for heart valve replacement surgery tomorrow morning. So, if you would, send up a prayer or good thoughts for Vikki's mom. We would both appreciate it so much!
Thursday, January 15, 2009
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2 comments:
Thank you sooooo much! And as you know she came through with flying colors.
I'm so so happy for you. I've been worried about you and the pain you've been experiencing.
Hugs,
Vikki
You are so welcome, sweetie! I'm just so happy and relieved to know she came through it well and that the doctors think she's going to feel (and be) so much better... Take care, and get all the rest you can, because you'll be busy taking care of her when she comes home!
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