Re: [TMIC] to chiro or not to chiro
Heather, I see a licensed massage therapist. If she only works on the general aches and pains, it's so worth it. Our insurance covers to a max of $500 a year with a doctor's referal but I tend to go beyond that (until my wallet feels tight). Diane Heather Pieter wrote: Diane,I'm not into chiro but glad it is helping you. However I do want to ask about your weekly massage. Is it Massage Therapy or just a massage. I think there is a difference but not sure about it. Just wondering. I have been going to look at my health benefits from my company. I'm on LTD but still covered by the health plan. Was thinking that either Massage Therapy or massage could help me. My low back prior to TM bothered me with disc problems and sciatica down the right leg which is also my weak one. I find that besides the TM I still have pain from the disc problem from time to time. LIke yourself carrying myself differently against the pain and the weakness also affects other muscle groups and I was hoping for some relief there as well.ThanksHeather in Calgary - Original Message - From: Diane To: BobbyJim Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; tmic-list@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, March 06, 2006 4:34 PM Subject: Re: [TMIC] to chiro or not to chiro I have also been seeing a chiropractor (for the last 2 months). He has helped me immensely. The spasms in my lower back are so severe that all the surrounding tissue (hard and soft) is affected - I had bursitis in both hips, inflammation around my tail bone and hamstring and 7 areas of pinched (scrunched) nerve ends. The chiro has reduced almost all the peripheral pain. As for the spasms, well...that's not his area of expertise. But he has given me back my life as it was 2 years ago. I have to add that I felt a chiro was my last resort. The neuro and my family doctor couldn't seem to help. I tried a homeopath for about a year and that didn't help. Then I tried Dit-Da medecine (Chinese, acupressure cupping) and that was a waste of money too. My only revervation with the chiro was that he not crack my neck and he hasn't. He is, however, working on the soft tissue that has been affected from poor posture I seem to have acquired against the pain. All in all, a good experience. I am also having a weekly massage. Diane in Canada (6yrs TM) BobbyJim wrote: Me missus, the one with MS, has gone to a chiro with no problems.I guess it all depends on the quality of the chiro and his-her treatment.I've been going to the same one since June and my sciatica is gone as is almost my lumbago.No probs whatsoever. Regards, Bobberino in Elvisland No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.2.0/275 - Release Date: 3/6/2006
[TMIC] REMEMBERING CHRIS AND DANA
theres things in our lives that leave us awe inspiried from time to time,i can remember sittingin saudi arabia in 1991and watching the bombs drop in quait in the middle of the night and feel the ground shake and seeing the sky light up like daylight. i can remember meeting my wife and seeing my 4 kids born,and who will forget sept 11 2001.i can truly say one of the things that stoped me in my tracks was the night i met chris and dana reeve at a dinner fundraiser for a local rehab in our area.living in ny i had that opprotunity to visit with them and was stunned at the beauty and grace of dana and the sharp wit and sense of humor of chris.these were two truly amazing people and i think we have all suffered a great loss,the suffering is over,but the fight must go on and we must continue to push for a cure and research.they both faught so hard to make life easier for us.we lost two big pioneers in our world. jeff Yahoo! Mail Bring photos to life! New PhotoMail makes sharing a breeze.
[TMIC] just heard on tyhe news
that tysabri can be prescribed again Bobberino
[TMIC] OT - Drug Problem
The Drug Problem in America The other day, someone at a store in our town read that a methamphetamine lab had been found in an old farmhouse in the adjoining county and he asked me a rhetorical question, ''Why didn't we have a drug problem when you and I were growing up?'' I replied: I had a drug problem when I was young: I was drug to church on Sunday morning. I was drug to church for weddings and funerals. I was drug to family reunions and community socials no matter the weather. I was drug by my ears when I was disrespectful to adults. I was also drug to the woodshed when I disobeyed my parents, told a lie, brought home a bad report card, did not speak with respect, spoke ill of the teacher or the preacher, or if I didn't put forth my best effort in everything that was asked of me. I was drug to the kitchen sink to have my mouth washed out with soap if I uttered a profane four-letter word. I was drug out to pull weeds in mom's garden and flower beds and cockleburs out of dad's fields. I was drug to the homes of family, friends, and neighbors to help out some poor soul who had no one to mow the yard, repair the clothesline, or chop some firewood; and, if my mother had ever known that I took a single dime as a tip for this kindness, she would have drug me back to the woodshed. Those drugs are still in my veins; and they affect my behavior in everything I do, say, and think. They are stronger than cocaine, crack, or heroin; and, if today's children had this kind of drug problem, America would be a better place. ~author unknown~
