Resistance band, check. Lacrosse ball, check. Ice packs, check. More money than I’d rather spend, check. There you have it: all the things I needed for a productive physical therapy session. After several consecutive nights of no sleep due to some chronic neck and shoulder pain and my doctor’s orders I was more than willing to give this a try. Before the session started, the rehab doctor warned me that it was going to be painful. He said for me to expect bruising and soreness. I looked at Continue Reading
The Tirade, the Timing & the Twist
SSS*- Week #12- Working in a retail setting definitely comes with its fair share of interesting interactions with people. If you or anyone close to you works in a retail setting or serves the public in any capacity, perhaps you can relate. I have been lied to, lied on, ignored, cut-off, and yes, cursed smooth out!! Turns out, some people don’t like being told, “Looks like you have a deductible to meet and your medication is now $125 instead of your usual $25,” or “I’m sorry, we don’t have that Continue Reading
Refuse to Remain
SSS* Week 11- Whether it’s the result of a physical aliment like paralysis, the nature of one’s occupation like that of a truck driver, or a choice of habit to not get up and move about throughout the day, physical inactivity can lead to serious health concerns. Here is one reason why: the longer the body remains inactive, the more apt blood flow is to slow down. As blood flow slows down, the blood itself is able to pool and thicken. This increases the risk of clot formation which may cause a Continue Reading