AND then I found what I thought was the answer in the form of an average sized--soft spoken man. Jeff --the Magical Sports Massage Therapist--has given me relief. OR SO IT SEEMED??? I was able to begin walking again and the pain all but disappeared with only an occasional twinge.
The period of grace ended last week as the UGLY PAIN reared it head once again after two months. THANKFULLY I already had an appointment with the Body Magician.
The session begins with gentle massaging to get everything warmed up and determine where the knots are. It goes downhill from there! The man has the strength to bend steel beams in his fingers. I am quickly whining --but he shows no mercy.
It's not enough to use those torture devices to work out the knots. He then uses his entire forearm while standing on a stool for leverage.
The man is merciless--he should be our secret weapon in torturing spies. I am trying to jerk away and he applies more pressure. THEN I use my acutely trained diversionary tactic of conversation and small talk. He is ON A MISSION--the mission is to inflict as much pain as I can endure and is not deterred by talk of the weather. I tried it all--crying, whining, jerking, reflex kicking (he told me he had bigger men than me try that), and finally begging--all to no avail. Will this NEVER END??? The pain is intense--I am a wimp--SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME!!!
AND THEN it's over! After slowly rolling over and draping my massaged body to the floor, I notice something, the pain is gone. NOW--HOW I am going to walk back to my car is the question, for a wet noodle has more form. I am loosey-goosey! He has worked his wonders once again! The pain of the moment was all worth it--for the long term pain is now gone.
Reminds me a great deal of life--sometimes we have to walk through some pain--intense pain to come out all better on the other side. The pain was necessary to set us right again. Not fun---rather not--but glad I did is my mantra. It is incredible to be thankful for pain--but I am!
12 Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.
13But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.
I Peter 4:12-13
Praying for you that the pain may ease off or at least not re-occur for a long time.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you, Lulu.
I am good again, Victor! Stepped up my appointments to every six weeks to avoid this coming back!
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Well...I am flippant, because right now, after yesterday and the no surgery due to a mess up from the dr.'s end, I am having a hard time in seeing any good in being in pain. I.HAVE.HAD.ENOUGH. Now, I have to wait another 2 weeks to have the major surgery.
ReplyDeleteANYWAYS, Lulu, I know, I am suppose to see good in this and I really do understand where your coming from...I know there is a reason... I'm just having a hard time...So ignore my attitude. I hope you will be good to go soon and be pain free.
I am so sorry, Linda! Know that is beyond aggravating! I will not try to philosophy why- but instead pray this two weeks will hurry by for you.
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I can so relate to you pain, Loralu. I went through some intensive chiropractic treatments at the beginning of the year for excruciating pain in my back. Thanks to this doctor, and to switching from sitting to standing at my computer, my back has been fine for months now.
ReplyDeleteIt is so difficult to live with pain, but we know we will have suffering in this world. So glad you are feeling better, my friend!
Blessings!
It can stop me in my tracks! So glad for great professionals to get me back on track!
DeleteBlessings to you, Martha!
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