Trip over the weekend

Went to my grandparents vacation home 3 hours north for the first time since last July, which did not go well. This time went a lot better though. The car ride was the ttoughest part, and caused all the discomfort. It felt really good to be able to handle rides longer than local errands.

CST Session 2/22/12

Tim drove himself to his appointment today.  As he feels his legs and feet more his driving is increasing.  He is setting goals for himself and achieving them.  He should be very proud of himself.

Today we did neurofeedback placing the electrodes on seven points on the right foot first then moving up the leg.  Then we did his right foot and leg.  Following this we left one on his big toe (brain in reflexology) and put one on each leg in the same place.  We did this a few times but keeping an even distribution on both legs.  Tim said this added another layer to his healing - he really liked it.

Next we will be doing his arms; inclusive of the legs and feet.  While he is an accomplished musician his hands are not fully connected; evident by the tightness in his jaw and teeth.  This will be our focus over the next month. 

Tim left feeling good.  He is headed up north for a short getaway with family.  We look forward to hear how he does. 

More small victories

First day where I'm feeling slower in a while. I'm still getting around, but not as easily as lately. I have been much more active lately and am surprised at how far I am able to walk. I was able to take care of baby Odin alone today, which is something I was not able to do for a while. It is only doing simple tasks, but it makes a huge difference and is a victory in my book

Appointment update

I used the gym yesterday and had an appointment today. I have noticed using the energy gym even a day before a secral appointment seems to prepare me. Another big thing I've noticed is how helpful secral work is during and after neuro feedback. The one time I have had neuro feedback last week it made me feel woozy and odd. But every other time in combination it seems to have no side effects. But either way it seems to be making a big difference for the positive.

After having two days of neuro-feedback this week, I saw a large difference in how much I can move my legs, as well as how much sensation is returning. This was however, the first time I felt a large movement from the neurofeedback starting in my legs and shooting up into my torso. A the time I described it as similiar to the feeling of opiate Pain medication, which was a big push in my torso and light headedness.

The big difference I did notice this week was I finally felt the fatigue effects thursday and a little on Friday. It wasn't a bad feeling by any means, but my body was just wanting not to move around too much. Even with that, I still have not been using a cane or any assistive devices. For me it is a HUGE mental victory being to walk around and not being relaint on something just to get around my house. I have used a wheelchair, walker, and cane in public, and there was nothing I hated more then people staring at me or thinking there's something wrong with me. I can understand why I would seem weird to see such a young person so disabled, but I don't believe they understand how deeply it hurts the person.

On the positive end, everyone that has been seeing me has commented on how "back to normal" I look. Which is something I haven't heard in a very long time. I love being able to stand in a room full of people and bein the tallest person in the room again. I really love looking down at people more then looking up. Not to forget that I have been working at the recording studio and going to guitar class. I know that for the first time since I have had surgery I am actually playing confidently again. It took over a year of huge ups and downs in how well I could play. There would be times where I would have guitar lessons, and not be able to play guitar at all myself.

All in all I am very grateful of how far I have come, I look forward to the little victories I am having day to day over small tasks that used to be daunting.

CST Session 2/8/12

Tim came in and again we did NFB beginning with his feet.  The NFB was expanded to include right above his spine (around T8).  The NFB electrodes were placed in a triangular shape and two sets were done. 

In between placing the electrodes Tim felt a very big shift occur:  from his feet to his mid thoracic area.  He felt better after the shift.  The NFB continued through his legs and feet. 

After his session he spoke with us and another client suffering from his legs becoming numb.  He was able to provide insight and speak with clarity about his journey.  Tim will continue to use the gym as needed and will continue his weekly sessions.  He is driving farther distances and is becoming more independent.  His family is very happy at his progress.

Tim is very motivated to get better.  Each day brings more and more independence.  We will see how two sessions effected him and make decisions to continue at the pace we are or do more sessions per week. 

CST Session 2/7/12

Tim came in today and while talking to us the comment was made he looked "normal".  This meant he looked like your average person - no tilting, leaning on one side more than the other.  He said he felt really good - and each day is better.

Again we started NFB on his feet; inclusive of an electrode on L5.  The right leg came in very quickly.  When we were finished there was definitely more feeling in his left foot and leg.  The process feels like your body is thawing out - does not happen all at once but can feel spots changing from numb to feeling.

He continues to take his remedy.  Tim will be in tomorrow for an extra session this week.  We will see how it goes.

CST Session 2/1/12

Tim came in ready to do the neurofeedback again.  He said his right leg and foot is feeling better and better; but the left.................

So we began again on his right foot and extended the use of neurofeedback through his shin and calf.  Tim could feel the pulsing. It was exciting.  We did multiple sites and really seemed to get the right foot and leg to some level of maintenance. We will get an update in the next week as to how much was maintained.

More time was spent on the left foot today; inclusive of the shin and calf.  There was a definite change to the left foot/leg but degree of maintenance will be determined when we see him next.  I have an idea with the neurofeedback to see if we get him in online faster.  Will keep you posted.

CST Session 1/25/12

We began the session with cranial sacral therapy focusing on the pelvis; following through to the legs.  In our efforts and Tim's desire to get well as quickly as possible we discussed last session to do something different.

Today we will be using the neurofeedback equipment in a different way.  While the majority of time it is used in conjunction with the brain we have decided to try it on Tim's feet.  We placed the electrods and ear clips on three points of his right foot first.  The points were chosen by Kathleen based on feeling and asking Tim's body.  We did five different arrangements.  Tim could feel the pulsing.

Next we did Tim's left foot.  We did this multiple times as this side is afflicted at a greater level.  Not much changed in the left foot - but we are optimistic the foot will begin to wake up.

While doing this toxins within Tim's compressed and wounded tissue began stirring.  When this happens we call this "icky man".  It is that icky feeling you get when you begin to feel ill.  Tim was told due to the large amount of toxins stirred he could vomit in the next 24 hours and not to be alarmed.  Drink plenty of water and add electrolytes if needed.

We completed his session with cranial vault work.  Tim is still taking his homeopathic remedies.  He was feeling better when he left.  We look forward to the next session.

Great appointment

Feel very nice after another intense session Wednesday. My legs have felt more and more like a part of my body again, which is a very motivating feeling. It also feels great being able to drive and spend more time playing guitar without having pain. The must uplifting part for me is to be able to finally focus back on my musical studies like before my surgery. It is also great that I am able to make a bigger difference at my recording studio. Yesterday I had a massive daunting project, but was able to pull if off even better than I had imagined. I feel a big boost of energy and confidence, and am really starting to feel like my old self again!

I really believe doing the neuro feedback on my feet is making a noticeable difference in the feeling in my feet and legs every time I have it done. As Kathleen said, in my right leg it is finally feeling just like a regular leg. But the left leg, Which has had numbers issues since I was 14 I not quite there. But, either way it's noticibly different.