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Quetzal · MIP Old Timer

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jonijoni · MIP Old Timer

SOOOOOOO glad you get to see an osteopath, Carol. I hope that you and your new doctor can figure out a way to overcome this that truly treats and fixes the underlying problem.

I hope you get some RESULTS, my friend. I would make a list of possible treatments and ask him/her to get BUSY figuring out which to try first!

AA does indeed give us the gumption to get things taken care of in the right ways now, instead of drinking our pain and problems away. I am so glad you have something to look forward to regarding this frsutrating condition. I know you want a solution today, not just a "bandaid". So glad for our program, and for wondeful people here like you!!

Hoping you get some results fast, and keep your chin up (if it doesn't hurt to badly to do that!!!)

((((hugs))))
Joni

lani · MIP Old Timer

Hi Carol
Hope your appointment goes well oday! It would be great if they could try something new on you that offers the relief I know your seeking!!!!! Thanks for being here as always! Your love and wisdom is felt by many!!!!!

Enjoy your day!!!
Lani

eastcoastscott · Senior Member

Hi Carol,

I'm sure you've tried this but T.E.N.S. works for some folks. Just a thought.

Scott

Quetzal · MIP Old Timer

Hi guys,

Thanks for your kind words.

Well, the osteopath was terrific and my neck is feeling so much better already. I have another session with him next week and some good exercises to do in the meantime. I just feel so much brighter about everything now that there is an answer and I can see a way forward.

Have a great day.

Carol

lani · MIP Old Timer

WooooooHooooo! Glad youre not a pain in the neck anymore!!! lol

Good news!!!!!!

L

jonijoni · MIP Old Timer

yaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!

A good doctor is a priceless asset, for sure! So glad you got some bonafide TREATMENT, and that it is working!!

PLEASE keep us informed as to how the healing process continues to go.

StPeteDean · MIP Old Timer

great news Carole!.

I've had neck issues also, and I've always found that it was related to my posture sitting, or lying down sleeping. It sounds to simple I know, but both times with me it was the case. Pay attention to your posture at work and at home, sitting and lying down and see if imporving it helps. Particularly sitting at a desk and typiing/reading a monitor. The monitor should be at eye/head level elevated 12"-18" off your dest so you look slightly up at it.

Lying down watching tv and having your head proped up with a pillow at an angle will also casue misalignment of you neck and pain etc...

Dean

Quetzal · MIP Old Timer

Thanks for that guys. And, yes, Dean, the osteopath did mention a few things about my posture, especially when I'm sitting at my PC. But, it was good to read what you have said and I now have it printed out and right next to my monitor (which is now at the correct height!).

Thanks everyone ... you're the greatest!

Carol

StPeteDean · MIP Old Timer

Hi Carole,

Here's a couple links to neck stretches. I do these daily.

http://physicaltherapy.about.com/od/flexibilityexercises/ss/NeckStretches.htm

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/neck-stretches/MM00708

It's very important to stretch, as we get older. taking a class on it will amaze you at how thight your muscles are. Getting a 1 hour full body massage once a month (twice a month if possible) will also work wonders for mind and body. Just taking the time and spending the money on yourself is self love and results in increased self worth and self esteem

smile and say "I'm worth it!"

Quetzal · MIP Old Timer

Hi Dean,

Thanks so much for those links, I do appreciate it. I have now bookmarked them and I'll check them out later today when I have a little more time. I agree that it is very important to stretch and that's something that I haven't been doing recently. So, as of today, that changes!

Take care,

Carol