anysia | Results so far

Of therapeutic corsetting.

I have been wearing the back brace on a daily basis. When I take it off, the area on my back corresponding 12th rib on my right side is reddened. Proof that the brace is preventing the muscle in the hip area from pulling the rib down. I have noticed less pain and stiffness in the hip/back area too. I think that is because instead of twisting my lower torso to walk I am actually using my glutes. Also because of not having constant pain in that area when I sit and stand up straight, my posture has improved. Legs also getting stronger. Still have (and probably always will) that phantom pain in my left calf muscle. Was told that was a false nerve signal due to nerve damage. If that is all that is left from this, hells bells I will count myself lucky.

This means I will be getting back into our dance business (classes, performing, etc), and the timing couldn't be better. We have been invited to be part of the entertainment at the Relay For Life 2008. 5th year in a row. :)