Took 2 years but finally....
After discovering my life was never going to be pain free, I took action. Started working out again, making better food choices, and stretching.......lots of stretching!! I managed to loose a few inches and went down in weight. OK, it's now time to be honest, this worked for me for a couple of months and then I would fall off the path. This became a ridiculous cycle. Hey, I'm human it happens. I let life get it in the way, even worse I let my pain get in the way. Each time my back pain would flare up, my coworker would tell me to visit her chiropractor. I would just yes and blow it off.......let's face it, I have been down so many paths and nothing worked.
One day, I finally did make that visit and it was the start to finally getting on the right path to managing my pain. Turns out this chiropractor has great knowledge in regards to scoliosis, and told me things that made my jaw drop. For one, after reviewing my current X-rays, I have a extra vertebra......what?!! Turns out, that could be the cause behind my curves. MIND BLOWN!! How have I never been told this?!! I continued to see him regularly for adjustments, though was told to not workout for bit. He wanted to work his magic and see how my back would react. After a month for the first time since 3rd grade my legs were the same length. Growing up, I would stretch my legs out on the floor and stare at my uneven feet. Not anymore, that night I sat on my bedroom floor staring at my even feet and cried tears of joy. A few months later, my pain was under control!!! This is when I was told to start working out........this did not happen. Every time I would tell myself "this will be the week" it didn't happen. Deep down I was scared my pain would come back like it always does. My drive was gone, everything and anything was a excuse to not work out. This was until my friend introduce me to Advocare.
Advocare........what? Really?? Yes, really!!! I have done many programs the last two years, though the difference with Advocare is the support. Unbelievable support!! The group of people that I was introduced through my friend are realistic with how life works. This help relight the spark inside me!
One day, I finally did make that visit and it was the start to finally getting on the right path to managing my pain. Turns out this chiropractor has great knowledge in regards to scoliosis, and told me things that made my jaw drop. For one, after reviewing my current X-rays, I have a extra vertebra......what?!! Turns out, that could be the cause behind my curves. MIND BLOWN!! How have I never been told this?!! I continued to see him regularly for adjustments, though was told to not workout for bit. He wanted to work his magic and see how my back would react. After a month for the first time since 3rd grade my legs were the same length. Growing up, I would stretch my legs out on the floor and stare at my uneven feet. Not anymore, that night I sat on my bedroom floor staring at my even feet and cried tears of joy. A few months later, my pain was under control!!! This is when I was told to start working out........this did not happen. Every time I would tell myself "this will be the week" it didn't happen. Deep down I was scared my pain would come back like it always does. My drive was gone, everything and anything was a excuse to not work out. This was until my friend introduce me to Advocare.
Advocare........what? Really?? Yes, really!!! I have done many programs the last two years, though the difference with Advocare is the support. Unbelievable support!! The group of people that I was introduced through my friend are realistic with how life works. This help relight the spark inside me!
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