tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post6731839166445796414..comments2023-10-08T08:29:47.056-04:00Comments on Bringing along OCD . . . : Down and Back: Adapting to ChangeUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-75515278768997344852014-10-29T08:09:45.683-04:002014-10-29T08:09:45.683-04:00Chase Bird is beautiful. I had to quit working as ...Chase Bird is beautiful. I had to quit working as a nurse. I just couldn't physically do it anymore. I guess that's a pretty drastic adaptation for me! I'm so glad you are taking care of yourself. You inspire me!Patty Antlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05744846849528080008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-2955853746488932372014-10-28T22:21:09.874-04:002014-10-28T22:21:09.874-04:00My posture is so bad I even slump over when I'...My posture is so bad I even slump over when I'm riding my bike. I have to keep reminding myself to sit up straight. Sounds like you are doing a good job of adapting your work and daily routines to alleviate the discomfort. Wish I could help you regarding a cue. I so admire your positive attitude and how you share what you're going through with your readers. Hang in there!! You're doing a good thing.Gail Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697820311332653232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-35691457790904117432014-10-28T17:34:21.121-04:002014-10-28T17:34:21.121-04:00I'm not sure about a cue. I've never been...I'm not sure about a cue. I've never been good at remember such things myself. But I hope you can come up with something. It's bound to help. I just started physical therapy myself today. I've long had sciatica but lately it has flared up and together with the pain, my leg is going numb. I can stand the pain more than the numbness weirdly. I'm a believer in PT. It was an amazing help with my knee. But I want to get the sciatica under control because I can't walk long distances with it. Big bummer for me!barbara l. halehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15251598050638810751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-4118024187450094642014-10-28T12:15:59.582-04:002014-10-28T12:15:59.582-04:00Down and back -- I remember those words so well fr...Down and back -- I remember those words so well from PT both with my shoulder surgery (talk about adapting -- I had to do it all right handed -- and I'm a leftie, though a tad ambidextrous). And then from PT a second time. And from gym class. Yes, they do creep up. Right now my mousing position is not good so I think those words often.<br /><br />The other words the therapist and trainer used with me are "Put your shoulders in your back pocket." That sort of works too, but down and back is more to the point! Good luck with it all. Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17482528482559445943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-58498765016817708262014-10-27T18:04:53.618-04:002014-10-27T18:04:53.618-04:00Isn't it amazing?? if we are willing to put i...Isn't it amazing?? if we are willing to put in some awareness and effort - it seems we can change/improve almost anything . . and, how about those cool people ready and available to help us along our way . . golly, this life thing is a cool adventure, isn't it??? Love & Love, -g-Maggidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00857424986925369274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-8632454639142330582014-10-27T14:51:19.567-04:002014-10-27T14:51:19.567-04:00I always have 2 remind myself too watch my posture...I always have 2 remind myself too watch my posture. stretching & working my muscles often. ( : Elizabeth Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06646711693473956020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-83791912710694235492014-10-27T13:29:51.420-04:002014-10-27T13:29:51.420-04:00Reminds me to put my shoulders down and back too. ...Reminds me to put my shoulders down and back too. Something I want to work on as well.Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07912518380859086951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-21503451688645365812014-10-27T12:03:29.251-04:002014-10-27T12:03:29.251-04:00Love the pictures, Tina! I do the same thing – slo...Love the pictures, Tina! I do the same thing – slouch, I mean. I'm trying hard to break the habit, as I know it won't help as I get older. It's tough when you've been doing it for a lifetime, though!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-71775525406301203462014-10-27T11:49:32.370-04:002014-10-27T11:49:32.370-04:00It is easier to slouch than sit up straight. Runn...It is easier to slouch than sit up straight. Running and riding horse helps me. Good for you. You have made great changes. Lisa @ Two Bears Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03464839163693785901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-16190082467055247422014-10-27T10:57:17.027-04:002014-10-27T10:57:17.027-04:00adapting is my middle name. living with MS, i have...adapting is my middle name. living with MS, i have many, many challenges, physically and mentally. each one requires it's own special attention!!! posture, exercise, and physical therapy all key in living a healthy lifestyle. food as well.....i usually talk to myself when faced with a challenge. i know the challenge is there and i talk my way through it.!!!! signs help also ;)Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16823369215793154260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-51673661798683397392014-10-27T10:49:19.447-04:002014-10-27T10:49:19.447-04:00oh, thank you for the reminder on posture. i have ...oh, thank you for the reminder on posture. i have been noticing my own 'slouchery' getting more and more prevalent. i'm going to post a big note on my computer desk to remind me to sit up straight!!! helps with breathing, strengthening the core, and putting those shoulders back and down will help my 'tude, too!TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-75794511307076717292014-10-27T10:34:23.531-04:002014-10-27T10:34:23.531-04:00Great post, Tina, and it made me think of this ama...Great post, Tina, and it made me think of this amazing post on Heather's Helpers about how our posture actually affects us: http://heathershelpers.org/2014/10/24/fake-it-until-you-become-it/.<br /><br />Glad physical therapy has been a positive experience for you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6831964660986535542.post-20842018613965952652014-10-27T10:30:01.974-04:002014-10-27T10:30:01.974-04:00This sounds great. I'm sure others are going t...This sounds great. I'm sure others are going to learn from this post. Throwing with my left hand? I doubt it. Then again throwing with my right hand isn't much either. There is something to be said about doing things in a different way. We alternate skating around the rink from clock wise to counterclockwise.Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.com