thread where i talk to myself and complain
 

so my employer accidentally dropped me from my health ins at the end of last year and now, coincidentally, aetna is saying that are not going to pay for the remaining pt visits for that year, 6 total.

i am not *progressing* fast enough

which is stupid because

i have EHLERS DANLOS SYNDROME and my shoulders are winged!!!!!!!! that take 1-2 years to fix!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

oh and my sex hormones are all low, i started taking some otc creams. i'm not sure if theyre doing anything but we'll see. sex hormones can contribute to pain

Also when I put my arm over my head it feels like my armpit is going to rip in half. Pt said its my lats being too tight

That all sounds Crappy! :Dunno:

#5 Lat Stretch:

http://www.drnickcampos.com/health-n...retchPain.html

damned if you have it, damned if you don't. :mad:

yeah my pt advised me not to stretch my lats bc they're the only things (with pecs) holding me up but i will stretch them eventually

i don't actually have brachial neuritis but this is an idea of what my rt shoulder looks like from the side

http://img.medscape.com/pi/emed/ckb/...-315811-34.jpg


http://hanslindgren.com/blog/scapular-stabilization/
http://hanslindgren.com/assets/Image...-four-test.jpg
this link i just found is interesting

"The Diaphragm’s stabilization effect on the scapula can be demonstrated by activation of proper diaphragm breathing, to develop an increased intra-abdominal pressure, which will decrease the winging of the shoulder blades. By instructing the individual to push the diaphragm further down into the abdominal cavity while still maintaining normal breathing, the anchor points for the scapular stabilizers are further facilitated and the scapular stability will improve. Correct activation of the core by an increased intra-abdominal pressure can be assessed by placing fingers at the lower lateral abdomen, just above the groin. There should be an even expansion of the entire abdominal wall with a firm pressure generated in the lower abdomen.

To achieve the best possible stabilization it is also important that the supporting hands have an even distribution of load (all 5 fingers should be weight bearing). By correcting the weight distribution on the wrists and hands the scapular stabilization often improves. DNS emphasizes proper centration of supporting joints to facilitate good stabilization patterns.

Insufficient stabilization is most often not due to weakness of the muscles but primarily a lack of proper activation. The stabilization patterns therefore have to be properly activated before strengthening of the muscles can be achieved."

this totally applies to me

actualyl yeah the girl i know who cured her completely winging shoulders used this technique i think. DNS. Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization

ive noticed i can lift weights in isolation for my s.a. and lower traps but it's POINTLESS bc you aren't using them in sync with your body correctly, if that makes sense.

i did a few nerve glides today that invovled turning my head :eek: only on my more stable side, the left

i have not gone to bed yet, that is usually when i notice nerve pain..the next day

however i believe that they only irritated my elbow (this is typical for me) and not my neck, which is good! in the past caused major scalene flare ups.


http://www.sini.co.uk/NR/rdonlyres/6...dIanLowry4.jpg
NOT THE EXERCISE PICTURED ABOVE

in PT i am doing a lot of crazy strengthening exercises where i am suspended from cords to activate my lower traps and S.A.. once i do these enoguh ill be able to do 'em on my own on the floor i hope. the cords are great bc they support your body. my torso is totally supported, you can support your head, i used to have mine held up. etc

oh and i am in a fantastic mood bc i MIGHT HAVE found a doctor i saw 2x whos going to help me with my health insurance problems. maybe. i dont want to jinx it