Guest guest Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Hi Carol... thanks for asking. I tried a number of therapies and approaches. Here's a list which will be familiar: Massage therapy (every week) Cranial Sacral therapy (every other week) Acupuncture (every other week) -also the herbs, had my own special teapot Rolfing Hellerwork Postural Reconstruction Shiatsu Chiropractic Upper Cervical BioEnergySynchronization Technique Osteopathy Homeopathy Naturopathy Rheumatology Neurology Family Medicine Sports Medicine Physical Therapy Meditation Brain Gym Tai Chi Yoga Weightlifting even 2 hours of stretching per day Guaifenesin Supplements like Calorad, Noni Juice, etc. Did Nothing - got worse with this approach. Despite what at the time (in the 90's) I was told FM being incurable...ultimately, the belief that I was going to get better is the linchpin. In terms of what worked…it was functional movement & movement with awareness which finally solved the mystery as my body began to restore function and become re-aligned. Eventually my body learned to be less reactive while respecting pain by learning that pain is the ultimate teacher and it's pointing the way out. While it took 3 months for me to actually feel a positive change, when that happened, my life changed. I celebrate that day as a birthday every year. I'll be turning 14 this year. : ) The method that got me started on the path is called the Egoscue Method, however, as I was contemplating doing another series of work with them, I met their former director and he taught what is known as the Muscle Balance & Function Development Method (MBF). I wanted to learn the Egoscue method but at that time they weren't training anyone but the MBF instructor took me on as his approach was similar yet rather than approaching things through the lens of muscles. He approached it with the planes of movement and my own progress accelerated. I became a practitioner and began to help people exercise their way back with programs designed to undo compensations but alas I had my other knee torn and this work couldn't solve the issue so I began my journey into somatics. I did things like feldenkrais, continuum and somatics - formerly known as hanna somatic education. With easy, simple types of movements I was beginning to make progress otherwise I would have had to have surgery. Ultimately I took the Hanna Somatic Education course (3 year training) which is a combination of hands-on body work and specific easy, gentle, movements which get the brain to release chemicals of relaxation so the muscles can calm down and restore their function. It is the complete reverse of all exercise systems. I actually call it the un-exercise system. Essentially the central nervous system is reprogrammed so it is a gradual approach where you learn how to change your brain so things like pain go away by regaining cortical control. I invited that former director of Egoscue, the MBF guy and he took one of my workshops and remarked that this body of work, Hanna Somatics went far deeper than his. At this point, I realized I literally had stumbled my way onto an amazing approach which when one understands it… is really our birthright. To move well is natural and there is a very natural process that started in the womb and we forget along our way, however, healthy vertebrate animals continue to show all of us… exactly what to do to remain mobile, free from stiffness, agile and vital. It's literally right under our noses. So I feel blessed that the pains of my 20's and 30's eventually got me to a place where I could release it. Now I help others release their pain while reclaiming their birthright to move and be well. Of course I practice the somatics exercises which are gentle, easy reminders to the nervous system so I can move well and now that I'm 50, better than in my 20's and 30's. Along with that I practice meditation. So the first 1-2 hours of my day I mediate and then do the easy movement which at this point takes a few minutes but I enjoy them so much I often go for as long as I need or want. I eat well, mostly an all organic diet and try to eliminate as many excitotoxins as possible... water as my beverage of choice, some green tea here and there. And yes I love dark chocolate! I never exercise - I play ping pong, soccer, go skiing, ride the bikes with our three kids, go on walks with the dog... And despite whatever setbacks... I seek information that is positive. I attempt to be and think as positively as I can though I can cuss with the best of them. : ) Thanks for asking about my (other) knee. It's good and tonight I'll be playing once again but first I'll lie down and do some lazy, easy somatics un-exercise so my brain can get the muscles back on track. I wish you all to move well and enjoy life again and again, even if you have to start over and over every now and then. Ed > > > Wow 13 years pain free is awesome. Would love to know everything you did to recover. Share your story with us. > Sorry about your knee, I hope its on the mend. > > Hugs, > Carol > > > > To: fibromyalgiacured > From: ed@... > Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2011 22:52:39 +0000 > Subject: Feeling good today > > > > > > > Just wanted to let you know that I'm 13 years pain free of fibromyaglia, however as life goes on things happen. > > Just 10 days ago while playing soccer, my knee was blown out by someone hitting it with great force such that the knee blew up to the size of a grapefruit. > > Doing my usual daily routine of self-care, which includes meditation, somatics exercises, a mindful diet and in this case some elevation and compression, I was able to rehab quite readily and successfully skied 10 days later. > > The amazing thing of not going back into any flare or the feeling of having months to recover from this or any mishap is wonderful. > > I wish you all the best of success. > > Ed > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2011 Report Share Posted January 31, 2011 Hi Ed, Wow that really is an extensive list of things that you tried, and yes a few do sound familiar. I think that its wonderful that you were able to heal yourself. I did once back in 1998 doing very slow step aerobics, drinking water and watching what I eat. I became very healthy, and stayed that way for seven years and then relapsed. I'm convinced that one day I can be well again. Just having a hard time getting there. I would love to learn about your Somatics. Care to come to Germany and teach me? Thank you so much for sharing your story. Its very uplifting to get to hear that someone has healed completely of Fibromyalgia. I'll be 47 on the 7th, and although I still feel like a big kid at heart and on my good days I like to go hiking through the woods or outside and play with my Shepherds, but most of the time I feel like Im working on 70. Take care, Carol To: fibromyalgiacured From: ed@... Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:02:41 +0000 Subject: Re: Feeling good today Hi Carol... thanks for asking. I tried a number of therapies and approaches. Here's a list which will be familiar: Massage therapy (every week) Cranial Sacral therapy (every other week) Acupuncture (every other week) -also the herbs, had my own special teapot Rolfing Hellerwork Postural Reconstruction Shiatsu Chiropractic Upper Cervical BioEnergySynchronization Technique Osteopathy Homeopathy Naturopathy Rheumatology Neurology Family Medicine Sports Medicine Physical Therapy Meditation Brain Gym Tai Chi Yoga Weightlifting even 2 hours of stretching per day Guaifenesin Supplements like Calorad, Noni Juice, etc. Did Nothing - got worse with this approach. Despite what at the time (in the 90's) I was told FM being incurable...ultimately, the belief that I was going to get better is the linchpin. In terms of what worked…it was functional movement & movement with awareness which finally solved the mystery as my body began to restore function and become re-aligned. Eventually my body learned to be less reactive while respecting pain by learning that pain is the ultimate teacher and it's pointing the way out. While it took 3 months for me to actually feel a positive change, when that happened, my life changed. I celebrate that day as a birthday every year. I'll be turning 14 this year. : ) The method that got me started on the path is called the Egoscue Method, however, as I was contemplating doing another series of work with them, I met their former director and he taught what is known as the Muscle Balance & Function Development Method (MBF). I wanted to learn the Egoscue method but at that time they weren't training anyone but the MBF instructor took me on as his approach was similar yet rather than approaching things through the lens of muscles. He approached it with the planes of movement and my own progress accelerated. I became a practitioner and began to help people exercise their way back with programs designed to undo compensations but alas I had my other knee torn and this work couldn't solve the issue so I began my journey into somatics. I did things like feldenkrais, continuum and somatics - formerly known as hanna somatic education. With easy, simple types of movements I was beginning to make progress otherwise I would have had to have surgery. Ultimately I took the Hanna Somatic Education course (3 year training) which is a combination of hands-on body work and specific easy, gentle, movements which get the brain to release chemicals of relaxation so the muscles can calm down and restore their function. It is the complete reverse of all exercise systems. I actually call it the un-exercise system. Essentially the central nervous system is reprogrammed so it is a gradual approach where you learn how to change your brain so things like pain go away by regaining cortical control. I invited that former director of Egoscue, the MBF guy and he took one of my workshops and remarked that this body of work, Hanna Somatics went far deeper than his. At this point, I realized I literally had stumbled my way onto an amazing approach which when one understands it… is really our birthright. To move well is natural and there is a very natural process that started in the womb and we forget along our way, however, healthy vertebrate animals continue to show all of us… exactly what to do to remain mobile, free from stiffness, agile and vital. It's literally right under our noses. So I feel blessed that the pains of my 20's and 30's eventually got me to a place where I could release it. Now I help others release their pain while reclaiming their birthright to move and be well. Of course I practice the somatics exercises which are gentle, easy reminders to the nervous system so I can move well and now that I'm 50, better than in my 20's and 30's. Along with that I practice meditation. So the first 1-2 hours of my day I mediate and then do the easy movement which at this point takes a few minutes but I enjoy them so much I often go for as long as I need or want. I eat well, mostly an all organic diet and try to eliminate as many excitotoxins as possible... water as my beverage of choice, some green tea here and there. And yes I love dark chocolate! I never exercise - I play ping pong, soccer, go skiing, ride the bikes with our three kids, go on walks with the dog... And despite whatever setbacks... I seek information that is positive. I attempt to be and think as positively as I can though I can cuss with the best of them. : ) Thanks for asking about my (other) knee. It's good and tonight I'll be playing once again but first I'll lie down and do some lazy, easy somatics un-exercise so my brain can get the muscles back on track. I wish you all to move well and enjoy life again and again, even if you have to start over and over every now and then. Ed > > > Wow 13 years pain free is awesome. Would love to know everything you did to recover. Share your story with us. > Sorry about your knee, I hope its on the mend. > > Hugs, > Carol > > > > To: fibromyalgiacured > From: ed@... > Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2011 22:52:39 +0000 > Subject: Feeling good today > > > > > > > Just wanted to let you know that I'm 13 years pain free of fibromyaglia, however as life goes on things happen. > > Just 10 days ago while playing soccer, my knee was blown out by someone hitting it with great force such that the knee blew up to the size of a grapefruit. > > Doing my usual daily routine of self-care, which includes meditation, somatics exercises, a mindful diet and in this case some elevation and compression, I was able to rehab quite readily and successfully skied 10 days later. > > The amazing thing of not going back into any flare or the feeling of having months to recover from this or any mishap is wonderful. > > I wish you all the best of success. > > Ed > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2011 Report Share Posted February 2, 2011 Ich war niemals da... habe in Mainz erlebt und in Wiesbaden u. furt gearbeitet way back when. Ok... you can go to http://gravitywerks.com and just sign up to get it on autopilot. You'll get 4 classes inside a private members area - free to anyone who wants it - Feel free to post your comments and questions inside the members area. Look forward to introducing what I call the un-exericise way and dare I say the road out of FM. See you on the inside. LOL Ed > > > > > > > > > Wow 13 years pain free is awesome. Would love to know everything you did to recover. Share your story with us. > > > Sorry about your knee, I hope its on the mend. > > > > > > Hugs, > > > Carol > > > > > > > > > > > > To: fibromyalgiacured > > > From: ed@ > > > Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2011 22:52:39 +0000 > > > Subject: Feeling good today > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Just wanted to let you know that I'm 13 years pain free of fibromyaglia, however as life goes on things happen. > > > > > > Just 10 days ago while playing soccer, my knee was blown out by someone hitting it with great force such that the knee blew up to the size of a grapefruit. > > > > > > Doing my usual daily routine of self-care, which includes meditation, somatics exercises, a mindful diet and in this case some elevation and compression, I was able to rehab quite readily and successfully skied 10 days later. > > > > > > The amazing thing of not going back into any flare or the feeling of having months to recover from this or any mishap is wonderful. > > > > > > I wish you all the best of success. > > > > > > Ed > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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