things need to look up.

today was a better day...i must say!

tessa and i did some shopping...and we've just been chillin watching movies.

good times!

Prolotherapy

I have been referred to have prolotherapy...sometime in June. It may take a couple shots...or quite a few. BUT, it is a permanent thing. I have high hopes now that someone knows what the problem is. IT is such a relief to have some answers!! NOT looking forward to shots in the back...but they may also do my jaw which would be fabulous!!! Sadly, I have a few other things that may benefit. Getting older = falling apart! But seriously...if this helps my back, I could be a new woman!!!!

Prolotherapy

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Gustav Hemwall circa 1990-1995

Prolotherapy Prolotherapy is also known as "proliferation therapy" or "regenerative injection therapy." ("Proliferative Injection Therapy") involves injecting an otherwise non-pharmacological and non-active irritant solution into the body, generally in the region of tendons orligaments for the purpose of strengthening weakened connective tissue and alleviating musculoskeletal pain.^[1]

It is thought to do so by re-initiating the inflammatory process that deposits new additional fibers to repair a perceived injury. Once strengthened, the weak areas no longer send pain signals. Originally published in the Journal of Orthopaedic Medicine Vol 13 1991 No 3, Allen R Banks, Ph.D., has described in detail the theory behind prolotherapy in "A Rationale for Prolotherapy".^[2]

The concept of creating irritation or injury to stimulate healing has been recorded as early as Roman times where hot needles were poked into the shoulders of injured gladiators. More recently, injections of irritant solutions were performed to repair hernias and joints by George S. Hackett in the 1940s and was further advanced by Gustav Anders Hemwall in the 1950s. Dr Hemwall continuing until the mid 1990s. In his study of almost 10,000 prolotherapy cases, Dr. Hackett found that over 99 percent of the patients found relief from their chronic pain.^[3][edit]History

[edit]Prolotherapy in clinical practice

Prolotherapy (PROLiferation therapy) involves the injection of an irritant solution into an area where connective tissue has been weakened or damaged through injury or strain. Many solutions are used, including dextrose (a sugar), lidocaine (a commonly used local anesthetic), phenol, glycerine, or cod liver oil extract. The injection is given into joints or tendons where they connect to bone. The Injected solution causes the body to heal itself through the process of inflammation and repair. The process may result in as much as 30-40% strengthening of the connective tissue. Although well designed traditional placebo controlled scientific studies are still few, increasing numbers of good studies have been seen lately. There are now medical textbooks available to teach principles and practice of prolotherapy such as that by Dr's Ravin, Cantieri and Pasquarello.

Prolotherapy treatment sessions are generally given every three to six weeks. Many patients receive treatment at less and less frequent intervals until treatments are rarely required, if at all.^[2] Prolotherapy is sometimes used as an alternative to arthroscopic surgery.

[edit]Signs used by practitioners as possible indicatons for prolotherapy

• Laxity of a tested joint that fails self resolution
• Distinct tender points at tendons or ligaments as they attach to the bones
• Recurrent swelling or fullness involving a joint or muscular region
• Popping, clicking, grinding, or catching sensations in joints
• Temporary benefit from chiropractic manipulation or manual mobilization that fails to persistently resolve
• Aching or burning pain that is referred into an upper or lower extremity
• Recurrent headache, face pain, jaw pain, ear pain
• Chest wall pain with tenderness along the rib attachments on the spine or along the sternum
• Spine pain that does not respond to surgery, or whose origin is not identified by extensive studies

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not hearing much...

but it's okay. this is what i know. they are in Namche Bazaare today. well, for awhile longer anyhow. not sure i have the time-thing right...

I am TRYING not to steal any of Annie's pictures...but i couldn't resist having one on here with pete and ian looking out ...over...something...

-they are having a fantastic time

-nobody has been sick yet from their group

-pete has a sore knee...

-they just hiked to 3500m in a really steep climb

-nothing so interesting here at home.

-taking the van in to get checked

-pretty devastated that my sewing machine is DEAD

-the kids are having a very boring holiday so far...

making fun of ourselves...

THIS is actually some pretty good sunday humour...

a very unique Easter...

...for Pete and gang. here is what he quoted on facebook today

Full day in Kathmandu. This place is amazing! Nothing but small winding streets and very strong smells (I smell dead bodies). Cheap-cheap as well. Dad almost taunted a monkey into attacking - and sylvie made pottery. I'll be very happy to have the fresh air of the Himalaya's tomorrow.

and i read that they watched a cremation of some bodies, and the ashes were swept off the alter into the water...from the Hindu temple they saw. could be harder to remember Easter...or easier.

Kathmandu

yeah...i wish! i wish i had pics to put up, but they will come soon. In the meantime, anyone interested in following Pete's big trip...click on Annie Soup (annie's blog) or A Penny for your Thoughts (sylvie's blog)...

and the winner is....

SHANNA J!!!!!

my girl Shanna! AND it was totally fair! some had their names in the draw 8 times...hers was only one! hehehe.

this is so fun, i'm totally doing it again! Tessa thinks maybe once a month??

the adventure begins...

and he's off! Pete left yesterday afternoon...and exepects to arrive in Kathmandu I believe saturday. Whew!!! He said there was a delay at the calgary airport last night...so they were late getting to vancouver. Then they flew out of Vancouver to Hong Kong. (12 hours) Then they have I believe a 12 hour layover in Hong Kong...with a tour of some kind....and eventually...they should make it. wow, what a long trip! They should be in Nepal sunday.

ben's school assignment

we are so...uhm...proud!?

a few items of randomness

First, we will begin with the favorite new item at the Wright household. My buddy Shanna dropped these salt and pepper shakers off. aren't the cute! i feel sorry for anyone who doesn't know Shanna...she rocks.

Next, i have finally put something up over my bed! FINALLY. maybe it is hard to see...but it is an ocean scene...a real one. and i've just forgotten where it is from. BUT it matches!
...and here are my horrible organizational skills. seriously. i need some help!!! maybe some shelves built? a bigger room? yikes!!!
I didn't want to have to put this picture up...it is so depressing. BUT for future generations, they will understand the heck we went through!!! ugh

and Pete's stuff taking up half my room...making a mess...trying to get ready for his trip. 4 more sleeps! can't wait to get my new jade Buddha.

Less than one week

to vote! don't forget to visit my other blog -leave a comment for your favorite apron, then wait for the draw on Good Friday!

the end...

...of choir for this year. hopefully Ayden has another year in him!!!

badminton -yo!

one step forward...

...three steps back. My back. the source of frustration. after my adjustment monday, i slipped out of adjustment by tuesday. after an adjustment, this is like re-injuring yourself all over...and let me tell you- it hurts!!! my therapist is thinking it may be THIS...and i am heading back in today after work to see what she can do. the fun continues...

a few things...

First- Tessa's 2 woodshop projects...she got 100% on both of them! Apparently, unheard of...

Great job Tessa!

Next- The Stamina clinic has again been good to me this week. I am learning so much...yet it all clicks for me, and literally explains everything. I have not been able to have things explained to me...so I think it's amazing! I would suggest this in place of regular physio...any day!

Still trying to re-train myself to NOT walk on the outside edges of my feet...sit different, and sleep different. SO, it's a bit of a challenge. very interesting stuff though!!
And lastly...9 sleeps Till dad is gone! That will be weird for us...to not have him around for 2.5 weeks. Actually 3 weeks for the kids. The day he gets home, he and I are heading to Jasper for 2 nights. So for him- it is a long stretch! I personally cannot imagine being away from home for 3 weeks...it seems like a long time!

Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir - 'Lux Aurumque'

and here is the newest one, just out today...i love these!!! HERE

FINALLY

Some answers about my back!!! I was definately ON the right track...but nobody could agree with me, fill in the blanks...or for heaven's sake- use the word PSOAS!!! amazing what i learned yesterday and what was done to my body!!! now...relearning how i sit and walk will be a tough one.

www.staminatherapy.com

The Cutest flute/drummer...

what a girl of many talents!!