Yeah, I've given up regular lap swimming too. I had off and on problems from a "bad neck" from C5 disc - but got around this by using a mask and snorkel. I really like it because I could do crawl stroke but not have to turn neck to breath. Later whe…
I have found two types of exercise that work well for me.
Initially when the focal dystonia started the only thing I could do was warm water therapy. It is very important that the water is warm - ideally 93 degrees. This keeps the muscles more rela…
Hello Rebekah and All others - I just joined a month ago or so. This is my first posting!
Regarding the power chair question Rebekah - most chairs ARE adaptable and/or adjustable in terms of seat size, seat height, arm length etc etc. Even major fe…
Nice to have a fellow swimmer in the group! Sure hope I can continue to swim- some docs say yes, some say no. Are you really an ER MD (emergency room Doc) ? Would be so nice if more docs knew more about Dystonia!
What brings you to our growing community of Health Activists? I love to see more Librarians (like myself) joining the community! It's great to see you jumping right into groups!
I encourage you to check out some of our otherGroupsand join any that may peak your interest. Groups are a wonderful place to ask questions, join discussions, and engage with others who have similar interests. My personal favorite is the Women's Health group - feel free to join, it's an excellent resource!
Discussion threads and blog posts are other great ways to get your questions answered while introducing yourself to the community! I look forward to hearing from you more!
Stay well :)
Lisa
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