cia
09-12-2006, 03:42 PM
I had an epiphany yesterday. I have been doing quite well since I started my PF therapy. I started back to work as a crossing guard on Wednesday and started having massive flare ups right before I left the house. I told my fiance' that I thought it was really strange that I was fine all morning, and all of a sudden I would be in pain. He, in his genius asked me if it was possible that I was straining. Of course, why didn't I think of that? I wanted to make sure that I didn't have to pee while I was directing traffic (with no bathroom in sight) so I was trying to go as much as I could. My therapist showed me a way to sit with my hands on my knees that prevents me from straining those muscles. If I try to strain my hands will move off my knees, making me aware of what I am doing. No pain meds today. Yippeee!!!!:)