Visit two update! Well I must say the Wong Baker scale was tilted much farther to the right this time.
My post 1st treatment experience was good, with my leg feeling much better...then 2.0.
It seems the treatment on top of bruising from the first visit contributes to the discomfort- makes sense I guess.
Also the evaluation prior to treatment caused other regions of said leg to be included.
If I may offer some advice, if you currently are not familiar with an area of your body known as an ilio-tibial band- it is best if you never need to.
All in all, I feel quite well today. So again trusting in the process I still think it is great. Let the facia be afraid !
Wrap-up:
Downside: ITB Foam Rolling !
Upside : Well, we already discussed that.
Tape: Hot Pink, baby...
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Happy Nurses Week
Well this is Nurses Week.
I have been an RN since 1995. I am proud of what I do, and I am pretty good at it, at least I think I am. But nursing has been troubling to me quite often lately.
While the numbers of patients is always changing, the number of staff ...well the team has to work harder and hopefully together. Some days its very difficult to do it the way I think it should be done.
On a personal note ,when I find that I make bad food choices, it is almost always at work. If I am going to slip at all into old patterns it will be in that stressful environment. There is no set time to do anything. Eventually you will likely get a break, but when is the question. I am a good planner almost always on taking things that can be snacked on during the twelve hours...but it must be nice to enjoy an actual meal that is healthy and good tasting.
You should see the water bottle I carry in every night...my night can also be gauged by how much is or is not left in that 50 ounce bottle.
It is never an easy job... we spend a too large amount of our time witnessing the inhumanity of humanity. Someone does need to be there at those times to fight for those who can't fight for themselves, although quite often that comes too late. I am sure these experiences change us all.
I know they have changed me.
So consider that a nurse was there:
When you were born,
Monitoring you while you were sedated when they fixed your broken arm,
Receiving you from the ambulance staff when you came into an ER after a car accident,
Calling your parents when you were injured ,drunk or stupid at Spring Break,
Handing you your newborn baby for the very first time,
Medicating your mom after her surgery,
Sitting with your Grandpa while he died and praying for him,
And too many other scenarios to ever name.
In fact it is very likely a nurse will be one of the last faces you also see...
So Happy Nurse's Week to my sisters and brothers out there. You do a job every day that a coffee mug or a pizza night will never be an adequate acknowledgement... even though the acknowledgement is unspoken ,but understood by all of us.
I have been an RN since 1995. I am proud of what I do, and I am pretty good at it, at least I think I am. But nursing has been troubling to me quite often lately.
While the numbers of patients is always changing, the number of staff ...well the team has to work harder and hopefully together. Some days its very difficult to do it the way I think it should be done.
On a personal note ,when I find that I make bad food choices, it is almost always at work. If I am going to slip at all into old patterns it will be in that stressful environment. There is no set time to do anything. Eventually you will likely get a break, but when is the question. I am a good planner almost always on taking things that can be snacked on during the twelve hours...but it must be nice to enjoy an actual meal that is healthy and good tasting.
You should see the water bottle I carry in every night...my night can also be gauged by how much is or is not left in that 50 ounce bottle.
It is never an easy job... we spend a too large amount of our time witnessing the inhumanity of humanity. Someone does need to be there at those times to fight for those who can't fight for themselves, although quite often that comes too late. I am sure these experiences change us all.
I know they have changed me.
So consider that a nurse was there:
When you were born,
Monitoring you while you were sedated when they fixed your broken arm,
Receiving you from the ambulance staff when you came into an ER after a car accident,
Calling your parents when you were injured ,drunk or stupid at Spring Break,
Handing you your newborn baby for the very first time,
Medicating your mom after her surgery,
Sitting with your Grandpa while he died and praying for him,
And too many other scenarios to ever name.
In fact it is very likely a nurse will be one of the last faces you also see...
So Happy Nurse's Week to my sisters and brothers out there. You do a job every day that a coffee mug or a pizza night will never be an adequate acknowledgement... even though the acknowledgement is unspoken ,but understood by all of us.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Mushed, Rolled and Taped
My knees and I are not friends. They are a source of constant challenges in my life for the last few years. If your knees are an issue, often other surrounding areas also join the party of giving me a hard time for lack of a better term.Luckily I am a stubborn person who has stopped giving up.
And this is how I had my first experience with Airrosti on the recommendation of a friend.
After a history is completed the exam begins.This is followed by manipulation of the areas that I originally complained about. Think deep tissue massage x10. Uncomfortable yes, but intolerable no.
I luckily am a believer in the process... when this portion was done , demonstration of flexibility, strength and so forth is then repeated. And it really was easier. (AWESOME).
I am then transferred into the second phase which includes foam rolling and stretches. If you know me in the non-blog world, you know that I LOVE stretching. Apparently I did well at this portion .
This is followed by being taped. Interestingly I am given color choices for this which include pink, tan and black and blue. I find the black and blue options very humorous...and say so.
I settle on tan as a first timer.
For my nurses:
It all still feels well a day later, a bit sore to the touch. The tape is still on ,and I am drinking water and icing my leg. Wouldn't hesitate to go again...in fact I am already scheduled.
Worst during treatment pain scale : ummm : 6
After treatment : 0-1
And this is how I had my first experience with Airrosti on the recommendation of a friend.
After a history is completed the exam begins.This is followed by manipulation of the areas that I originally complained about. Think deep tissue massage x10. Uncomfortable yes, but intolerable no.
I luckily am a believer in the process... when this portion was done , demonstration of flexibility, strength and so forth is then repeated. And it really was easier. (AWESOME).
I am then transferred into the second phase which includes foam rolling and stretches. If you know me in the non-blog world, you know that I LOVE stretching. Apparently I did well at this portion .
This is followed by being taped. Interestingly I am given color choices for this which include pink, tan and black and blue. I find the black and blue options very humorous...and say so.
I settle on tan as a first timer.
For my nurses:
Worst during treatment pain scale : ummm : 6
After treatment : 0-1
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Long Time,No Blog
Well, it has been a long time hasn't it? Four months it seems. What can I say to get us all up to speed....
No events to report. Knees don't really improve,although much can be done to everything that surrounds them, LOL.
The often mentioned Bootcamp is now about six weeks into it's annual hiatus. So I am doing lots of different things to stay busy,active and hopefully progressing.
I am now at 114 pounds lost at last count. I am looking ahead to 150...but I suppose I should focus on 120 first :)
Work challenges : Still there.It is not an easy thing to be a nurse. Even if you are good at it.
Family : I am very blessed to have a great one.
Friends : I have a circle of friends that I adore. Some people have reminded me of the difference between friends and aquaintances...and that ultimately is a good thing.Refer to work challenges above.
We made it through Fiesta without a post this time. Or a corn dog.
I am looking forward to a great morning. I will likely post after an appointment I have today. I am sure I will have something to say about the struggle of being a midlife jock :)
So the journey continues....
No events to report. Knees don't really improve,although much can be done to everything that surrounds them, LOL.
The often mentioned Bootcamp is now about six weeks into it's annual hiatus. So I am doing lots of different things to stay busy,active and hopefully progressing.
I am now at 114 pounds lost at last count. I am looking ahead to 150...but I suppose I should focus on 120 first :)
Work challenges : Still there.It is not an easy thing to be a nurse. Even if you are good at it.
Family : I am very blessed to have a great one.
Friends : I have a circle of friends that I adore. Some people have reminded me of the difference between friends and aquaintances...and that ultimately is a good thing.Refer to work challenges above.
We made it through Fiesta without a post this time. Or a corn dog.
I am looking forward to a great morning. I will likely post after an appointment I have today. I am sure I will have something to say about the struggle of being a midlife jock :)
So the journey continues....
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