Overuse realisation

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Chrissie
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Joined: Sat May 16, 2009 11:57 am

Overuse realisation

Post by Chrissie »

I haven't visited the forum for a while, but I wanted to thank members for my enlightenment regarding overuse. It can take a while to accept the impact that relying on one arm in a bi-lateral world can have. I have been experiencing back pain over the past year or so - sciatica, etc. I recently noticed that when I stand in front of the mirror that my torso has become twisted due to my reliance on my right arm. My right arm, shoulder and side are much more developed than my left. I have become so out of alignment that my right breast is now in line with my navel! This never used to be the case. In viewing a recent film of myself I was horrfied to see that my gait was twisted and my left (OBPI) arm was held stiffly as though it was broken. It can sometimes be difficult to realise the damage that can be done by relying on one arm and not using our OBPI as much as we are able to. I would encourage those members who campaign on these boards about the pitfalls of overuse (pain, secondary injuries, poor posture, etc) to keep up their good work. It drew my attention to the issue a while ago and I am now witnessing the damage. There may not always be be pain but the damage that can be inflicted on posture can cause pain later on. Chrissie


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Carolyn J
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Joined: Tue Apr 06, 2004 1:22 pm
Injury Description, Date, extent, surgical intervention etc: LOBPI. I am 77 yrs old and never had a name for my injuries until 2004 when I found UBPN at age 66.

My injuries are: LOBPI on upper body and Cerebrael Palsy on the lower left extremities. The only intervention I've had is a tendon transplant from my left leg to my left foot to enable flexing t age 24 in 1962. Before that, my foot would freeze without notice on the side when wearing heels AND I always did wear them at work "to fit in" I also stuttered until around age 18-19...just outgrew it...no therapy for it. Also suffered from very very low self esteem; severe Depression and Anxiety attacks started at menopause. I stuffed emotions and over-compensated in every thing I did to "fit in" and be "invisible". My injuries were Never addressed or talked about until age 66. I am a late bloomer!!!!!

I welcome any and all questions about "My Journey".
There is NO SUCH THING AS A DUMB QUESTION.
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Location: Tacoma WA
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Re: Overuse realisation

Post by Carolyn J »

This is a really big medical/physical issue for many of us adults sharing on our "Adults With..." message board as well as our "Private" Board. I thank you for expressing this so well, what we suffer as adults later in life because we never knew to take care NOT to over-use our "good" limbs.
Hugs,
Carolyn J
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