Venting.

[Jev Moldara]

You bastard.

GET ME EYE BLEACH, STAT.

[ThreadJack]

Maybe you should be the yellow ranger now?  I see lots of Power Ranger cosplay groups these days!

I think it has to do with the self-image thing. Mara is out due to the.....skintight nature of her usual garb. I don't think a yellow spandex suit is much of an option.

Yeah, MAYBE one day. Maybe. My self image IS improving, quite a lot actually, so who knows.....

[Lady Agana Kath]

Bloody sick of my back hurting 

Just keep re-straining it and I am sick of the limitations. I haven't been able to practice with my lightsabers since the end of June. I was wanting to sign up for a Wing Chun class and can't. It's affecting my work... It's not a serious injury but it's just not getting better. Two freaking steps forward one step back.

[Dauntless Seven]

Hi LAK.  I can sympathize with you.  Can't stand either a chronic recurring injury or weak body part dictating what I can do with my life.  I have this unstable knee.  No more kick boxing, minimal running, etc.  Worst it got was when I had to wear a knee brace and actually had to use a walker with a basket to get groceries and still have an emergency cane in the car.  Fortunately have not used either for a long time but theatre stairs can sometimes be challenging.  Have you tried Tumeric in something at bedtime.  I think it must help cus' when I stop I usually end up taking it again.

Hope your back gets better soon.  

[Lady Agana Kath]

Hi LAK.  I can sympathize with you.  Can't stand either a chronic recurring injury or weak body part dictating what I can do with my life.  I have this bad knee.  No more kick boxing, minimal running, etc.  Worse it got was when I actually had to use a walker with a freaking basket to get groceries and still have a cane in the car.  Fortunately have not used either for a long time but theatre stairs can sometimes be challenging.  Have you tried Tumeric in something at bedtime.  I think it must help cus' when I stop I usually end up going back.

Hope your back gets better soon.  

I am no stranger to crippling injury. when I was 24 my job crippled me. I got carpal tunnel, tennis elbow and golf elbow. In both arms... It was so severe I could hardly brush my hair/teeth, I had to go to physical therapy and was taught how to function without the ability to hold anything. Interesting fact, if your too weak to open a fridge just slide your hands through the handle and step back. Nothing is more humiliating that being at a restaurant and unable to eat because you can't hold the flipping fork. I still throw and drop things daily and writing and typing get to me after a while. This year I finally felt up to trying to get back into martial arts, discovered lightsabers and started pulling my bow back with the hopes of being able to shoot again. I was so excited and doing well and now this has thrown a wrench into the works.


Thank you D7, I'll have to try some.

[Vivectius]

Hi LAK.  I can sympathize with you.  Can't stand either a chronic recurring injury or weak body part dictating what I can do with my life.  I have this unstable knee.  No more kick boxing, minimal running, etc.  Worst it got was when I had to wear a knee brace and actually had to use a walker with a basket to get groceries and still have an emergency cane in the car.  Fortunately have not used either for a long time but theatre stairs can sometimes be challenging.  Have you tried Tumeric in something at bedtime.  I think it must help cus' when I stop I usually end up taking it again.

Hope your back gets better soon.  

I am no stranger to crippling injury. when I was 24 my job crippled me. I got carpal tunnel, tennis elbow and golf elbow. In both arms... It was so severe I could hardly brush my hair/teeth, I had to go to physical therapy and was taught how to function without the ability to hold anything. Interesting fact, if your too weak to open a fridge just slide your hands through the handle and step back. Nothing is more humiliating that being at a restaurant and unable to eat because you can't hold the flipping fork. I still throw and drop things daily and writing and typing get to me after a while. This year I finally felt up to trying to get back into martial arts, discovered lightsabers and started pulling my bow back with the hopes of being able to shoot again. I was so excited and doing well and now this has thrown a wrench into the works.

Thank you D7, I'll have to try some.

Know your limitations and work within them. By working within your limits, with patience you can expand them. By expanding your limits, being able to do more becomes possible. The more you can do, the fewer limits you will have.

Now that we're done with cosmic philosophy 101, it's been 10 years or so since I herniated a disc in my lower back. It was pretty unpleasant since I couldn't walk, or even stand. I got lucky in that it was able to be "fixed" with some time and physical therapy, but it still lets me know in no uncertain terms if I start to over do it.

If you're trying to get back into the swing of things (yes, that was a lightsaber pun), I suggest starting with Tai Chi. It's easy to learn, easy to practice almost anywhere, at any time, excellent excercise, and very good stress reduction.

For lightsaber, my suggestion is, unless it's too physically painful to stand and hold the saber, you can practice with it. Just move slowly. Very slowly. As slowly as you can without losing any needed momentum. Remember, if you cannot do a technique correctly slowly, then you cannot do it correctly quickly either.

Other than that, all I have is the obvious advice of dont try to do too much, listen to your body, don't overdo it, etc.

May the Dark Side be with you on the road of recovery.

[Lady Agana Kath]

If you're trying to get back into the swing of things (yes, that was a lightsaber pun), I suggest starting with Tai Chi. It's easy to learn, easy to practice almost anywhere, at any time, excellent excercise, and very good stress reduction.

For lightsaber, my suggestion is, unless it's too physically painful to stand and hold the saber, you can practice with it. Just move slowly. Very slowly. As slowly as you can without losing any needed momentum. Remember, if you cannot do a technique correctly slowly, then you cannot do it correctly quickly either.

Other than that, all I have is the obvious advice of dont try to do too much, listen to your body, don't overdo it, etc.

May the Dark Side be with you on the road of recovery.

Thank you for the advice and well wishes Vivectius.

 I was planning on taking a Tai Chi class this summer. The day I decided to head to the dojo I learned the Sefu who taught Kung Fu and Tai Chi passed away. I have some Kung Fu training and had taken a few classes with him as well. I held off signing up and figured I would take Wing Chun since that was still offered. Two weeks later I was in a boating accident and so much for that. I do still practice with my lightsaber but its wrist/arm work (this is physical therapy for my still gimpy arms) nothing with stances. Standing is what bothers my back most so I do a lot while seated :/

[Darth Logos]

Yeah, MAYBE one day. Maybe. My self image IS improving, quite a lot actually, so who knows.....

Always maybe. I've been wanting to do a Malgus mash-up cosplay, but there is no way in heaven, hell, or realms between that I will ever achieve his size. So I just have to think around the problem.

Didn't come through. _{(Not sure I want it to.)}

Bloody sick of my back hurting 

Just keep re-straining it and I am sick of the limitations. I haven't been able to practice with my lightsabers since the end of June. I was wanting to sign up for a Wing Chun class and can't. It's affecting my work... It's not a serious injury but it's just not getting better. Two freaking steps forward one step back.

If I were a doctor, I'd recommend complete immobilization. But I'm not. Is the pain muscle or joint pain?

I have bad knees. I started a glucosamine sulfate regimen this year. So far it has helped except in extreme circs, like big barometric pressure changes.

[Jev Moldara]

Didn't come through. _{(Not sure I want it to.)}

It's just a gif of Salem the cat (from Sabrina) laughing evilly.

[Darth Logos]

It's just a gif of Salem the cat (from Sabrina) laughing evilly.

Ah

[Lady Agana Kath]

If I were a doctor, I'd recommend complete immobilization. But I'm not. Is the pain muscle or joint pain?

I have bad knees. I started a glucosamine sulfate regimen this year. So far it has helped except in extreme circs, like big barometric pressure changes.

Its muscular, I have been going to a chiropractor and a massage therapist and it helps but one trip to the grocery store (or anywhere where I have to be standing more than 30 mins) and I am flat on my back for the rest of the day and hobbling for several more. I just need to be more careful with what I do I guess.

I too understand the joy of injured knees (and hip... stupid sports) I can tell what the weather is going to be like by what body part hurts lol

I used to take Glucosamine, guess I'll have to try it again. Trying Turmeric as well.

[Darth Logos]

Its muscular, I have been going to a chiropractor and a massage therapist and it helps but one trip to the grocery store (or anywhere where I have to be standing more than 30 mins) and I am flat on my back for the rest of the day and hobbling for several more. I just need to be more careful with what I do I guess.

I too understand the joy of injured knees (and hip... stupid sports) I can tell what the weather is going to be like by what body part hurts lol

I used to take Glucosamine, guess I'll have to try it again. Trying Turmeric as well.

I didn't say injured knees, just bad. I've been told it's a "tall people" problem.

I'm not sure if glucosamine will help with muscle issues, as it is generally used for joint health. But you're welcome to try. Apparently turmeric is a wonder drug cure all.

[Lady Agana Kath]

I didn't say injured knees, just bad. I've been told it's a "tall people" problem.

I'm not sure if glucosamine will help with muscle issues, as it is generally used for joint health. But you're welcome to try. Apparently turmeric is a wonder drug cure all.

Ahh

I knew Glucosamine was good for cartilage issues but wasn't sure if it extends to ligaments as well. Don't think it does but it won't hurt me to start taking it again. I don't believe Turmeric is a wonder cure all but I do believe it has some antioxidant and anti inflammatory properties, once again it won't hurt to try taking it.

[Lord Sidious]

When you buy take out food served over the counter, you notice the person serving you has his/her finger (often the thumb) edging over the plate/food container. Yuck!

[Darth Logos]

Ahh

I knew Glucosamine was good for cartilage issues but wasn't sure if it extends to ligaments as well. Don't think it does but it won't hurt me to start taking it again. I don't believe Turmeric is a wonder cure all but I do believe it has some antioxidant and anti inflammatory properties, once again it won't hurt to try taking it.

I've also been told that it works wonders on cold sores. And I've just been hearing lately that it has many health benefits. Cinnamon is another spice that has health benefits that they are still discovering.

When you buy take out food served over the counter, you notice the person serving you has his/her finger (often the thumb) edging over the plate/food container. Yuck!

Meh. What doesn't kill you, makes stronger.