I have never been one to pass up an opportunity for a massage. I've used Massage Envy, had massages at our retreats, & used different therapists at the doctor's office regularly. I have a standing appointments at Dr. B's for Wednesday & Saturday. Massage has kept me functioning and Dr. H, my neurologist, agrees that they are a valid therapy for my condition.
I was told on Wednesday that there would be a new therapist at Dr. B's for my Saturday appointment. He was recommended by another therapist & had been "tested" by the staff. I had no problems with that on Wednesday. That was before seeing Dr. H on Thursday and the DIAGNOSIS.
Yesterday morning, I woke up early (unusual!) and was a mess. I doubted whether I should go for my massage - especially since it was a new therapist. Ron (hubby) was very reassuring & comforting, so I got dressed to go. Still uncertain but I got in the car & left.
On the drive a song came on the radio that spoke to me - "I Won't Give Up" by Jason Mraz http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1-4u9W-bns . It lifted my mood and I walked into Dr. B's office feeling much more certain.
Ron had spoken to R at Dr. B's Friday night during his appointment, so he was already aware of my new diagnosis. I was the first appointment, so he gathered the new therapist & the doctor filling in for Dr. B for a powwow with me before my massage. We discussed how we should proceed & I felt better when I entered the therapy room.
It was not a mistake - I felt even better AFTER my massage. S found several knots in my shoulders and my back and neck were in much better shape afterwards. I gave S a "thumbs up" and have no problem with him being my new therapist on Saturdays.
I had also scheduled an appointment for yesterday afternoon with J, my former therapist, to work on my "steel cable" legs. Now this appointment was anything but enjoyable. In fact, it was down right painful. I cussed, threatened to break J's thumbs & various other threats during the session. Understand, that J would have let up at any time if I had told him too. J spent over an hour working on just my legs and butt. J was very worried about me when I went to leave & I called to let him know that I made it home and was able to move & walk.
I crashed shortly after eating dinner last night. I woke up a few times but had no problem getting up and walking. This morning, I have more flexibility in my legs than I've had in a while. I have a few sore spots but nothing I can't deal with. The session with J was definitely worth it.
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