physical therapy

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In a message dated 7/26/2000 6:19:57 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

liliwigg@... writes:

<< He said it seems that the muscles in my right hip are

weak because the left hip is tilted forward and also my right leg to hip

is 3/4 inch longer. This was like a revelation to me! After 5 months of

doctors, pain meds, >>

I get the samething with the hip deal. My Chriopractor told me what was up

and fixed me all in 1 appt.

Glad you are finally getting some help.

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Hello everyone,

Today I went to my first Physical Therapy session for my 'supposed'

buldging disc. The PT knew about CMT and it was a wonderful relief not

to have to 'educate' someone new about it. He put my in more positions

and stretches than I knew existed. He measured my legs to hips, and felt

hips deep down. None of this hurt. He said that it doesn't appear I have

a buldging disc because all that he put me through would have had me

screaming in pain. He said it seems that the muscles in my right hip are

weak because the left hip is tilted forward and also my right leg to hip

is 3/4 inch longer. This was like a revelation to me! After 5 months of

doctors, pain meds, neuros and possible surgery, this was also happy

news! I am going to be having PT to strengthen hip muscles for about 10

weeks. He also gave me a 10 minutes TENS treatment and is going to get

me one for home use. I was lying down on an ice/gel pack getting it and

it really felt good. When I got up to walk out of there, I swear I felt

better.I have 'homework' to do twice a day until I go back Monday. I

have had PT twice in my life before, one for car accident neck-related

injuries, and one for CMT stretching when I was a teen. My question is

this: Has anyone learned anything interesting about their body and CMT

as a result of PT and also do you think PT helps?

Gretchen