tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26412800.post3396757348808344228..comments2023-08-07T10:12:10.151-05:00Comments on According to e...: Oh, My Aching Back!Erika (aka "e")http://www.blogger.com/profile/17051946388926947935noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26412800.post-70857110324529548062008-11-24T08:40:00.000-06:002008-11-24T08:40:00.000-06:00I've had back problems since I was 12, and have tr...I've had back problems since I was 12, and have tried it all (still with no relief). The WORST I ever did was use a chiropractor...my father was a doctor and he even said not to go to one. I should have listened. The first couple of visits sounded and felt good, the third one, he had me in such pain, that I was in tears, and could't even get off the table. No more chiropractors for me!!!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05284011047966325805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26412800.post-1902285834349725242008-10-24T16:38:00.000-05:002008-10-24T16:38:00.000-05:00e,it looks like you're gonna have two verrrry disa...e,<BR/><BR/>it looks like you're gonna have two verrrry disappointed kristYn's if we don't hear this cheer story soon! i think by now it deserves it's own post, don't you think kristYn from detriot?!<BR/><BR/>*kristYn from CALI*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26412800.post-72780179615062690642008-10-21T16:14:00.000-05:002008-10-21T16:14:00.000-05:00and e, yes, i do want to hear about the freak chee...and e, yes, i do want to hear about the freak cheer accident!<BR/> <BR/>i myself am super accident prone too. i wasn't talented enough to be a cheerleader, but i was in marching band and i MAJORLY sprained my ankle, and was on crutches. thats right; i sprained my ankle while ... walking. <BR/><BR/>this was the first in a string of long, stupid injuries :)Pritch!https://www.blogger.com/profile/10663402920888077859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26412800.post-24781240295761755352008-10-21T16:10:00.000-05:002008-10-21T16:10:00.000-05:00kristYn from cali:So funny! e sent me a message a ...kristYn from cali:<BR/><BR/>So funny! e sent me a message a while ago on facebook about twilight, and i was like "huh? i don't know what this is!" she said "i'm so sorry! it was from kristyn so i assumed it was you!" obviously it was meant for you :) <BR/><BR/>i know there are other kristYn's out there, but come'on, what are the odds? lol<BR/><BR/>kristyn from DETROIT!!Pritch!https://www.blogger.com/profile/10663402920888077859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26412800.post-26791152767907305872008-10-20T23:24:00.000-05:002008-10-20T23:24:00.000-05:00oh and e... PLEASE please please please pleaseeee ...oh and e... PLEASE please please please pleaseeee tell us the freak cheer accident!!! :)<BR/><BR/>i'm sure both of us kristYn's want to know :D<BR/><BR/>*kristyn from CALI*<BR/><BR/>p.s. i broke a girls nose once during cheer practice... oops :O ... and i am def. more klutzy than you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26412800.post-16774420847724189902008-10-20T23:22:00.000-05:002008-10-20T23:22:00.000-05:00hahahahah sorry kristYN from detroit! just to conf...hahahahah sorry kristYN from detroit! just to confuse everyone even more, my whole family is from detroit! :) but i am from cali, born and raised! i'll make sure i clarify when i post!!!! :D<BR/><BR/>*kristYn from CALI*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26412800.post-53421671905725524102008-10-20T16:25:00.000-05:002008-10-20T16:25:00.000-05:00mystery solved! there is a "kristyn" from californ...mystery solved! there is a "kristyn" from california and a "kristyn" from detroit! i feel so much better now, and know i'm not going crazy. <BR/><BR/>e - if you are going to start with yoga, i suggest either a "yoga for abs" workout or pilates. both of these will strengthen your core muscles (read: abs and surrounding areas), which will take a lot of the stress of of your back. <BR/><BR/>i will also throw in my 2 cents for chiropractors. it used to scare the crap out of me too, but since my chiropractors office offers massages (which is paid for by my insurance - woo!), i go monthly and wow what a difference. i have arthritis, knee problems, you name it; and nothing has made me feel better than the chiro. <BR/><BR/>- kristyn from DETROIT!!Pritch!https://www.blogger.com/profile/10663402920888077859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26412800.post-72479144584089530842008-10-20T09:09:00.000-05:002008-10-20T09:09:00.000-05:00ah-- i feel for you; if it makes you feel any bett...ah-- i feel for you; if it makes you feel any better, i took a beauty of a spill down the stairs yesterday-- again (i am a walking disaster... i too walk into things and have bruises i don't remember getting). i didn't fare as well... bruised tailbone, bruised back and the skin stripped off of my left arm from elbow to about mid-forearm. i can't move today!!maikibhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04251305508600098554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26412800.post-24775239892421377892008-10-19T18:49:00.000-05:002008-10-19T18:49:00.000-05:00Yoga is good... Pilates is better. If you're ...Yoga is good... Pilates is better. <BR/><BR/>If you're going to do Yoga, I recommend an Anusara Certified yoga instructor (www.anusara.com). I've done several different types of yoga, and Anusara is the best for teaching proper alignment and healing. I found this certified instructor in the Chicago area... Geri Bleier @ www.yogaview.com. <BR/><BR/>Her bio is at http://www.anusara.com/index.php?pagerequested=teacher_record&teacher_id=63.<BR/><BR/>With Pilates, you can do private lessons (hence you will avoid your group fitness class), but be prepared to pay $60 - $70 for a private with a certified instructor. I took my certification exam at Chicago River North Pilates (www.crnpilates.com). I'm not sure if this is close to you or not. I'm sure there are many other pilates studios in Chicago... just make sure your instructor has completed a comprehensive equipment training certification course of at least 500 hours. <BR/><BR/>Hope this helps...<BR/>Your crazy Big Sis in The DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26412800.post-7235841861631541242008-10-17T21:53:00.000-05:002008-10-17T21:53:00.000-05:00Tori is right, Yoga will help you. I understand no...Tori is right, Yoga will help you. I understand not being into the group class thing, but you really need to do it in a class with a qualified instructor who knows what they are doing. A dvd won't cut it with yoga. Try it, I promise you will be glad you did!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26412800.post-38293506122986696142008-10-15T21:05:00.000-05:002008-10-15T21:05:00.000-05:00Before I read about your aversion to gym classes m...Before I read about your aversion to gym classes my first thought was YOGA. I have been practicing for 7 years. It saves my back, which has been tweaky for years. For real. You can't rely on a DVD b/c your alignment could be off w/o help from a real live teacher. Here's proof it works to maintain my back health. During my first trimester I was feeling so sick that my yoga practice was on hold. My back started aching four weeks into it. Now that I'm in the 2nd trimester, back at yoga class, back is better. It really works! I know a great teacher in Chicago if you want a referral. DO IT!!!Torihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12100418931378459204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26412800.post-82304500360731577812008-10-15T17:03:00.000-05:002008-10-15T17:03:00.000-05:00oooh yes, i LOVE my chiropractor... i was terrifie...oooh yes, i LOVE my chiropractor... i was terrified to go, but it has made a HUGE difference...<BR/><BR/>... and please please please please please please PLEASEEEEE elaborate on this <BR/>"freak cheerleading practice accident"!!!!!<BR/><BR/>pleaseeeeee :)<BR/><BR/>your friend from cali (lost and twilight lover)<BR/>*kristyn*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26412800.post-50449648585232631632008-10-15T13:43:00.000-05:002008-10-15T13:43:00.000-05:00I know you said this is a no go, but my friend has...I know you said this is a no go, but my friend has suffered back pain for years, and she finally went to a chiropractor. She felt really embarrassed, but the relief she felt afterwards was huge, and she raved about the wonders he worked. Try it!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com