New Experiences

Well, I just finished the Journey On Excersize. I have to say, Initially, I was kind of hesitant to even attempt this. I am generally not one to buy into the spirituality or head part of medicine. BUT..ALAS...this is why we are here..to learn about new things and better ways to help ourselves as well as patients we will deal with in the real world.
Honestly this relaxation exercise could not have popped up at a better time. I just had a huge fight with my oldest sister about an hour before logging on here to do this. Also, as some of you  who have been in previous classes with me know, I recently had spine surgery in Nov. I had a 2 level fusion due to 2 fractured Vertebra, a separated spondila, and 2 degenerated and protruding discs. They fused L4 & L5 as well as L5 and S1, placed 6 screws in, 4 rods and 2 cages. Needless to say, I was down for the count for a bit. I have been dealing with wicked muscle spasms since the surgery, and nothing seems to help. Not medications, not Physical Therapy, food therapy..nothing.
Well..Lo and Behold! I never thought I would say this..but this exercise actually worked. Normally if I sit in a chair for longer than 5 minutes, it about takes a crane and the will of God to get me out due to the pain and stiffness in my back. I am here to tell you, I just did this exercise, and not only was the tension gone from the fight with my sister...but I just got straight up out of the chair, and the muscles in my back were actually more relaxed than they have been in over 2 months.
So..O.K.. guys and gals....you have converted me..I am now a believer in the power of suggestion and the mind.....so Bring it on! and Keep em coming! I can hardly wait to see what is next!