Quick Tips: First Half-Marathon with my Spinal Fusion

10 years ago

I know I've been a bit AWOL. I have a lot of draft posts started, so that's something! See? I…

How to Train for a Half-Marathon with Chronic Pain

10 years ago

I turn 30 this week, which makes me feel both old and grateful. Hey- I've made it this far! No,…

Beyond Cold: Reynaud’s

10 years ago

So, it's been over a month since I last posted. Shame on me. Although, in my defense, I write/edit blogs…

Diagnosis: Adjacent Segment Disease of the SI Joint

10 years ago

One of the most frustrating things about spinal fusion pain is finding a medical professional to help alleviate that pain…

Fighting Spinal Fusion Pain Upside Down

10 years ago

At least, twice per week I hang myself... ...with my Inversion Table! I call it my anti-gravity machine (I know.…

Resiliency Mechanism and The Why of Chronic Pain

10 years ago

My boyfriend and I went to hear Andrew Solomon lecture on Human Values (and his new book "Far from the…

Yoga for Spinal Fusion Pain (or Let’s Get Twisted!) PART TWO

11 years ago

This is Part Two of a three-part series on yoga for spinal fusion pain. Here's Part One. Please know I…

Yoga for Spinal Fusion Pain (or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Pain) PART ONE

11 years ago

This is Part One of a three part series on yoga for spinal fusion pain. Here's Part Two (twisting!). Please…

The Key to Recovery: Spinal fusion, knee surgery, or otherwise

11 years ago

I'm laid up recovering from knee surgery (see previous post) and thinking about the recovery process. Acute pain (from something…

Your knee bone’s connected to your…back bone?

11 years ago

Looks like I'm going under the knife again. This time it's a lapo on my knee: chondroplasty and lateral release.…