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Kavita
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 Posted - 11/16/2004 : 08:19:45
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I have sporadically been attending physical therapy that has already been paid for, and yesterday I had my last one. I saw a different physical therapist, can either be perceived as 1)very knowlegeable and experienced; or two 2)NUTS!
He said things to me that just didn't sound right. Yes, he found on my pain areas, and had an explanation for them. I clearly have limited movement and weakness in my right side as compared to my left, and those "weak" muscles are the ones that hurt.
Here's what was the real wake-up call: the PT told me that I was "an accident waiting to happen" He said I did too much for my body that day, and with my short leg, scoliosis, and weak muscles, the current situation resulted. First of all I am NOT an accident waiting to happen. I consider myself very athletic, participating in a wide variety of aerobic activity with strenth training, and a little yoga and pilates in the mix - and I exercise every day. (I actually used to teach aerobics.) My husband and I moved into our house (pre TMS) without a moving company, so lifting boxes at work was not too much for my body - I just had a minor pull; it happens. Second, I do not believe that my muscles are weak, especially compared to the average person. Over the last two months I have maintained an exercise regimen as vigorous as before the TMS struck - even my husband had noticed my increased muscle tone. So how can my back pain be caused by weak abs?
I was instructed to do a variety of stretching and strengthening exercises, but those just seem like a waste of time. I've been down that road before. I guess I am looking for affirmation/confirmation that this is all nonsense, and what I need to do is just continuing living a normal life. I do wonder about the limited range of motion -has anyone out there experienced this as a TMS symptom? Does anyone have any personal experiences that relate?
I think seeing a TMS doctor will help me get through this part of my battle. I do have an appt for one, but not for another couple of months.
Thank you all for your help and support. It keeps me strong, keeps from believing the medical crap that they say to scare you into either taking it easy or vesting too much hope in treatments that won't work.
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Dave
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Posted - 11/16/2004 : 08:39:51
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If you attend physical therapy, then you are not accepting TMS.
Step #1 is stop all physical treatments. If you don't do step #1 then there is no point to anything else. |
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Physical therapy trap!
