NO Pain--NO Gain--PT--interesting

[barbaranoela]

Well---Frank is one heck of a PT---I luve this guy

I was really feeling like a *whimp* but Frank gave me a nice Xplanation--

Barbara----one day U have relief? and then next its and cussing
Yes, Frank----
Frank---first of all when U ARE STRESSED OUT and DEPRESSed--not relaxing over this off and on pain---U are CAUSING your BODY to TIGHTEN UP --thus causing MORE intense PAIN---
We are not blinking an EYE---it is not a 1-2-3- miracle course---
It takes time----and U have to TRY and RELAX and be PATIENT!!!!
When the pain increases---try to relax your body----lie down---do one of the Xercizers I instructed U to do!!!!!
DO MEDITATION----and U are NOT being a WHIMP!!!!

Said I---*Frank---thank U so much--U have *pin-pointed* *ME* cus thats the type of person I am-----

Frank---*we will give U relief---BUT it can always flare up/or not--

Then Mr. L popped in and Frank said *that is your pain in the ass*

We all had a good laugh---

I am hurting BUT I am feeling better---

thanks for *listening*
Barbara

[JJ]

Hi Barbara....."pain in the ass"...good one! LOL

Pain is very stressful for me as well...it's hard to relax when your body is screaming at you.....humor helps relieve pain for me.....sounds like you haven't totally lost yours! Take care kiddo...Love, JJ

[tex]

Barbara,

Frank sounds like a great therapist, and it sounds you are right on track - it's just gonna take a while to get everything back to normal.



Luve,
Galahad

[sunny]

Barabara....I'm glad that you found this therapist! He sounds like a nice mix of nice and firm....i just started PT for pain in the neck (no, not my DH!...arthritis.....she is also nice and kind but very firm in her directions and expectations. Hang in there!

[Alice]

Hi Bubbs,

So sorry to hear about the sciatica pain - it sounds awful. I think I had this a long time ago and could only lay on the floor. Didn't get any treatment - it just went away after a while. Guess I was lucky.

Hope the PT helps!

Love,
Alice