Today I went in for my THIRD visit, and I'm really starting to feel the pain of internal organs trying to settle in their new spots. Some are being pulled while other parts are being pushed. I keep in mind that in the long run it's worth it, and this is the first time in 33 yrs I've felt RELIEF!
This morning I woke up quite early; I was up by 4:45am, which is two hrs earlier than normal. I did go to bed at 9:30p the night before because as soon as I felt a little tired I get straight to bed. I typically cannot fall asleep that early or right away, but I felt my eyes get heavy, so I hit the hay.
During the day I had pretty good energy, but I times did feel exhausted. I know after talking to the doctor after my third session that it's okay for me to hit the gym, and SLOWLY do some back work; nothing heavy. I need to work up the muscles that are being made "weak". I know it sounds weird that I'm working muscles that are being made weak, but I'm strengthening them.
After my session the doctor invited me to his workshop/seminar on how to help yourself when in pain. He gave us great advice on what we can do when we are under stress, back aches and such. We got a handouts to show us what areas to hit for what conditions. I will use these as aids for in between my session, and a regular basis.
I go back on Tuesday and then come up with a game plan with my doctor. We shall discuss how regularlly I will get my session, and what herbs/nutrients I should try to help. Over all I AM pleased with this experience. I even made a friend today at the seminar. We chatted a bit afterwards, and it was nice to be able to talk to someone who gets it. Someone who understand chronic pain, and how it affects many facets in one's life. Sleep, work, body, emotionally, and spiritually. My life has NEVER been easy, but I hope and pray that this is the road to my happiness and less pain for a good part of my life...
