https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJsuZFteWHI Okay. I've really been looking forward to publishing this post. Here, we're revisiting the same great talk by pain physician Dr. Jay Joshi. In my last post, I outlined what Dr. Joshi says are the four main categories of pain. Central sensitization is the type that is, unfortunately, the least understood. And it's also … Continue reading Pain is like Memory: Dr. Jay Joshi on Central Sensitization
Tag: Disability
Newfound possibility
I've been away from my blog for the past month, and I have so much to tell you all. I took what was supposed to be a five-day trip to a wedding in California, and turned it into an amazing, impromptu two and a half week stay. To be honest, I was really scared to … Continue reading Newfound possibility
Little things
These days, I'm all about the little things. Last Sunday, I went with my friend Romina to her father's house in Rhode Island. I would say that we were going to visit, but we were actually short on time, and Romina just needed to drop some things off. But we ended up having a great … Continue reading Little things
Lessons from an amazing weekend
I had a crazy, fun-filled weekend. The kind of weekend I haven't had in at least five years. Five years ago, my friends and I went to a “tango night” at a local restaurant. It was an amazing evening. The teachers were professional dancers, and a lot of the other students were from other countries. … Continue reading Lessons from an amazing weekend
Neil Pearson on Building Hope and Recovery
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIraNEW_gdA I know I may have mentioned this once or twice before on my blog (or in like every post), but in case you missed it: Neil Pearson's work changed my life. It all started when I met a physical therapist who had studied with Neil. This physical therapist opened my eyes to a relatively … Continue reading Neil Pearson on Building Hope and Recovery
Sense of Place
Ironically, I have a feeling this is going to be somewhat of a meandering post... because I have a lot of thoughts I want to share on the topic of staying in place. I moved somewhat recently (last spring) after living with family for several years. I didn't move far (still in the suburbs of … Continue reading Sense of Place
What is central sensitization?
Central sensitization: the back story to just about every story I tell on this blog. I've written the phrase a million times, but always in passing, always with a link to an article somewhere else. I think it's high time the topic gets its own post. Practice Makes Perfect We've all heard the phrase “practice … Continue reading What is central sensitization?
An Update on my Sacroiliac Joint Saga, Part 2
Update, Jan. 2018: Hi everyone– I’ve learned a ton since I wrote this post. Be sure to check out my other site, My Sacroiliac Joint Saga! And now, the original post: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7zQhxoTSWw In Part 1 of this series, I explained how the learning the “muscle energy technique” from my physical therapist Paula marked a turning point … Continue reading An Update on my Sacroiliac Joint Saga, Part 2
My saga with the sacroiliac joint
Update, Jan. 2018: Hi everyone– I’ve learned a ton since I wrote this post. Please be sure to check out my other site, My Sacroiliac Joint Saga, for more! And now, the original post: So, let me start out by saying that I feel totally crazy writing some of this. Most of what I write about … Continue reading My saga with the sacroiliac joint
Amazing TED talk: Deep Sea Diving in a Wheelchair
http://www.ted.com/talks/sue_austin_deep_sea_diving_in_a_wheelchair.html?utm_content=awesm-publisher&utm_campaign=&utm_source=direct-on.ted.com&awesm=on.ted.com_UnderwaterWheelchair&utm_medium=on.ted.com-static I was so inspired by this TED talk that I had to share it with you all. Sue Austin is a multimedia, performance and installation artist who lost the use of her legs due to an illness. A new world opened up for Austin when she received her powered wheelchair, yet she was disheartened … Continue reading Amazing TED talk: Deep Sea Diving in a Wheelchair
