Burrascano's Guidelines emphasize the importance of exercise yet I am having the most difficult time finding a Lyme friendly or Lyme Literate Physical Therapist or Personal Trainer.
It doesn't even seem like the LLMDs know anything. They just shove meds at me. If they are going by his guidelines I don't understand why they don't ever bring the exercise component up.
Anyway, does anyone know of any in Southern California, especially around San Diego?
I just don't have the brain power to try to create my own program. In addition, before I was diagnosed with CFIDS and then Lyme I would start to feel better (as in not as crappy as before) and would try to exercise. I would make myself worse every time. I am now scared to try anything on my own.
Even someone who is not trained in Lyme but is open and would be willing to work with Burrascano's guidelines would work.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Posted by Siciliano (Member # 15920) on :
I sent you a PM. Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- PILATES can be excellent. Tai Chi, Qi Gong or Restorative Yoga, too.
All are flexible to your needs and each are really very powerful while being kind to the body at the same time.
You might ask at the area lyme support groups.
If there is more than one LLMD or other LL ND (naturopathic doctor) or the like in your area, you might call their offices for suggestions.
Some of the BODY WORK links in the thread below may also guide you. You might really enjoy and see results with Feldenkrais training. ( www.feldenkrais.com )
Topic: How to find a LL ND (naturopathic doctor), acupuncturist, etc.
Includes how to find an ILADS-educated LL ND, an Acupuncturist, a doctor of Oriental Medicine (O.M.D.), or a doctor of Ayurvedic Medicine (D.Ay.), certified herbalists or nutritionists, etc.
Includes many articles and books on complementary / integrative methods - & RIFE links.
BODY WORK links are also included. -
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
. . . Sarah is a woman in mid-life with two grown children. After a disabling bout with Lyme disease, she felt that her feet ``refused to follow orders.''
Her gait was disturbed and simple tasks became hazardous. One evening she broke her ankle as she walked across her bedroom! Now her determination to stay mobile was burdened by more pain and weakness.
At this point, Sarah's massage therapist sent her to me for Functional Integration lessons. She made immediate and rapid progress; her feet found their way; and her gait became stable and fluid.
``In the aftermath of Lyme disease, Feldenkrais� lessons contributed to my entire sense of well-being. The movements improved my fine motor skills. Also, because I was walking all wrong, it tired me out.
I knew I was walking incorrectly, but I didn't know how to correct the problem--now that I'm walking better, I have more stamina,'' she explains. . . . -
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
Feldenkrais Resources - CDs, DVDs, books, workshops, etc. -
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Posted by muddyfeet (Member # 26633) on :
A much delayed thank you to everyone for your advice.
I'm still looking for someone to guide me on using weights per Burrascano's Guidelines
but I am intersted in looking into the Feldenkrais.
I stopped doing yoga because it put so much strain on my ankles and wrists.
Didn't even connect it to my CFS and soon to be diagnosed Lyme at the time.
Thanks again
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- If Yoga was hard on your wrists, weights will be even worse. But did you do "RESTORATIVE" Yoga ? That should not be hard on you at all, and any pose that is, it's individualized.
Tai Chi is very nice and it's really much more powerful than it appears.
Feldenkrais is good, of course, but different. A good place to begin. -
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