#baby osteopath

[marcowalker148]

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[bonnet-osteopathe-besancon]

Ostéopathie et traitement du frein de langue chez le nourrisson, l'enfant et l'adulte.

L'ostéopathie, le frein de langue, le bébé, le jeune enfant et l'adulte sont tous des sujets qui peuvent sembler assez éloignés les uns des autres. Cependant, ils sont tous liés par leur impact sur la santé et le bien-être de tous.

Christine Bonnet ostéopathe Besançon.

https://www.christinebonnet-osteopathe.com

[drferox]

My MS Diagnosis

So I’m approaching the 2 year mark since my Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis and I thought I’d better document how I got here, because being the patient is a weird experience, especially for a condition that had kind of vague symptoms that needed a fair amount of work up.

My symptoms actually started in early 2020, when I was in the third trimester of pregnancy. The main symptom was mistaken for carpal tunnel syndrome - numbness in my fingers that would progress to increasingly violent pins & needles sensations, that would progress to burning if I tried to push through it. Only this sensation would extend all the way up to my shoulders at times. I stopped performing surgery, because not only was I unsatisfied with my lack of sensation to know what I was doing with my tissue handling, but the pain would get worse quickly in constrictive surgical gloves in the presence of patient warming. So I stopped performing surgery in late pregnancy and was told it would get better a few months after giving birth.

It did not.

So six months after giving birth, finding myself able to use my hands for short periods but still unable to perform surgery to my standard, I went back to complain to the doctor. I also couldn’t play video games properly, my arms would often be numb when I woke up, all the way up to my shoulder, and they were super temperature sensitive. Even hot water from washing dishes would set them off.

They sent me down a carpal tunnel work up - ultrasounds and talking to a neurologist. The short version is they did tell me I had mild carpal tunnel… on one side only.

Which did not make any damn sense considering I had symptoms on both sides all the way up to my shoulder.

The worst neurologist in the world could not explain to me why a mild problem on one wrist was affecting sensation all the way up to the opposite shoulder, and just said ‘it happens sometimes’. Now, I like to think I have a solid understanding of the basics of how a body works, and was really unsatisfied with this answer. They recommended I talk to a surgeon, since I’d already been doing a bunch of physiotherapy, but I decided not to. Surgery could have put my hand in a cast for up to 6 weeks, I had a 6 month old baby to care for at home and a partner who was useless at best, and abusive at worst. I could not afford the time in a cast.

So I went to try something else, visiting an osteopath to see what they could do about my ‘mild’ carpal tunnel, and while I’m there, these headaches I’ve been getting.

She spent a good long while stretching out different muscle groups, and found that certain neck muscle stretches changed the sensations I was getting in my fingertips. So whatever was causing the hand problem was coming from somewhere in the neck, and she recommended I get a CT scan.

Went back to my doctor to get a referral for a CT scan, and explained what was going on. He thought about it for a minute, didn’t voice his concerns, and upgraded it to a neck MRI.

That MRI found a demyelinating lesion in my neck. So went back for a full Central Nervous System scan and found a couple more borderline ones.

That sent me back to a (different) neurologist, had a proper neurological exam that found a few random patches of altered skin sensation in addition to the arm weirdness I had going on. So I was probably a MS case, but not particularly severe as MS goes.

To confirm it I needed a lumbar puncture to look for oligoclonal bands in by CSF. The lumbar puncture was a moderately unpleasant experience which then mandated that I remain lying down for 24 hours so that my spinal fluid didn’t spring a leak. With a baby and a distinctly unhelpful partner, I barely made it to that 24 hours.

And then… I sprung a CSF leak. Which is a jolly weird experience I can tell you.

When your CSF leaks from a lumbar puncture you will feel perfectly fine… when you are lying flat on your back, because your spine flops over the hole and plugs the leak. If you’re upright at all the spine flops away from the hole and it slowly leaks out, and you get more of this weird frontal headache that gets worse the longer you’re upright, standing there talking to the ER admissions nurse. And the info I had explained that it can progress to seizures and similar the worse it gets, but I only got as far as pain and fuzzy vision. I seriously could only be upright for ten minutes without pain, and had to lie down to resolve it.

That required some medicine-that-looks-like-magic to fix, called a blood patch. Doctors took some of my blood, fresh out of the vein, and inserted it into my spine approximately where the leak should be, so that the clot would cover the leaky patch. Self blood magic. It worked brilliantly, about an hour later.

The CSF tap ordeal confirmed the presence of the oligoclonal bands, and then I got stunted into the public health system, in a department specifically geared towards managing Multiple Sclerosis patients. They debated for a little while, at a multidisciplinary meeting, whether I was really MS or a Clinically Isolated Syndrome (which is like Multiple Sclerosis but without the ‘Multiple’ part), but settled on MS. Yes, Tumblr, I was nearly diagnosed with CIS.

The shoe thing took about a year from when I actively complained to doctors, or about 18 months from the first probable symptoms. That’s approximate because some things that were thought to be pregnancy symptoms could have been due to MS, like fatigue and leg weakness. I’m pretty lucky that I’m comfortable in hospitals and with medical procedures, am reasonably medically literate. I think the magic phrase that got things to happen quickly was ‘these symptoms are greatly affecting my ability to do my job’.

I don’t think my MS has progressed since starting the medication (and I’ll talk about the medication in another post). I’ve acquired one additional brain lesion since diagnosis, but I have no clue what physical symptom it’s associated with.

While some symptoms are better, I still cannot perform surgery to the standard or with the endurance that I used to,so I basically don’t any more. I can do about ten minutes, which is enough to bail a new graduate vet out of trouble, but not enough to take over completely for them. I’ve had a few years to think about it but I don’t know what the MS is going to do to my career, only that I can still practice for now.

It’s not great, but it could be a whole lot worse, and that’s how I got here.

[laurasimonsdaughter]

Resources for parenting a werewolf

With the compliments of the Lunar Foundation: social work for the wolfish.

Becoming a parent or caregiving packmate to your first werewolf child is always a steep learning curve. Whether you are a werewolf yourself or not, and regardless the age of the child, parenting a lupine shapeshifter comes with challenges you will probably not encounter anywhere else. The Lunar Foundation has various resources available that you can access at any time:

► Find healthcare with a paw print of approval. Access our website noneedtohowlalone.com for a full registry of (health)care professionals who have the appropriate specialization to treat werewolves. This includes physical therapists, chiropractors, osteopaths and masseurs that specialize in working with shapeshifters to handle the physical strain of (involuntary) transformations.

► Our “Who’s a good baby?” parenting package. For parents to the littlest pups. Includes some basic (were)wolf biology, a list of transformation-safe clothing, education on food and nutrition, and information on shapeshifter-safe childcare.

► The Full Moon Prep Kit. A great place to start at any stage and for any age. Adaptable to every individuals needs and habits.

► Tips for inside transformations. Until children have developed the necessary self-control to roam free during their transformations a little preparation will go a long way to protect them and their surroundings (and your furniture).

► Methods to gain control of transformations. A practical resource for older children who are struggling with involuntary shifting. Can be shared directly or used to read up on the subject before discussing it.

We are currently working on turning many of our workshops and presentations into online courses, but please feel welcome at any of our community centers at any time, including full moon nights!

[simshousewindsor]

NEWS OF TRADITION

[Kently Estate]

Princess Lara: Thank you for letting Uncle Louis host Thanksgiving this year. I know you all changed things for me, and I appreciate it.

Queen Katherine: You don't have to thank me, sissy. Anything for my new nephew! I always forget how much closer you are to Kently than the palace.

Princess Lara: Yes, and with Anna and the kids back at Kently, we're all somewhat together again.

Queen Katherine: "How is Anthony enjoying fatherhood?"

Princess Lara: "He's adjusted well. We got married, father died, you became queen, then we got pregnant. It's been a challenging two years. He's been so supportive."

Queen Katherine: (smiles) I'm glad to hear. Jazmyn! I can't believe how big Jackson has gotten!

Lady Jazmyn: Girl! He doesn't miss a meal!

Queen Katherine: (laughs) Two year olds!

Princess Margot: Time to eat!

Princess Lara: I'll tell the children. I think they're still outside.

- - - - - LATER - - - - -

Princess Lara: The children should be right in.

Princess Hattie: This Philemon scandal is all over the news!

Princess Margot: I thought that had died down.

Princess Hattie: No! He lied on the House floor last week, in front of the minority leader. He resigned!

Princess Lara: What?

Princess Hattie: Birch! He was Philemon's undoing.

Princess Margot: The Osteopath?

Prince Louis: Right after Philemon's statement, Birch appeared on SNN, where he endorsed Philemon's version and dismissed all rumors and insinuations as "baseless".

Princess Hattie: What Birch didn't know was the Metropolitan Police was investigating his affairs. They had interviewed 139 of his friends, associates and patients, and had maintained a 24-hour watch on his home for two weeks.

Prince Louis: Among those who gave statements was Wilson, who contradicted her earlier assurances and confirmed her sexual relationship with Philemon, providing corroborative details of the interior of the Cavalier Terrace house.

Princess Margot: What? That's a security breach.

Lady Jazmyn: What's the Cavalier Terrace house?

Prince Louis: Where Philemon and his wife live, as a member of the House of Commons.

Princess Hattie: Well, Philemon confessed the truth to Keller's private secretary Monday, confirming that he had lied, resigned from the government, and applied for the office of steward of the Shaltern Hundreds in order to give up his House of Commons seat.

Prince Louis: I'm sorry, Kate. We should change the subject.

Prince Leo: Why should Kate care? None of this is her fault!

Prince Louis: The sims of Windengurg take everything out on the monarchy. The good and especially the bad. The government is formed in the sovereigns name so these are acts, many believe, are directive and reflective of the crown. Mommy always said "the Crown is a delicate jewel."

Queen Katherine: Speaking of, I'd like to make a grade gesture this Christmas. I'd like to restart an old family tradition - Christmas Day walk to church in Beaverdam.

Prince Louis: Oh, Kate. How lovely!

Queen Katherine: We haven't done it since 1992. Therefore, I'd like you all to spend Christmas with me in Beaverdam this year. Lara, please bring anyone you need to help you and the baby.

- - - - - LATER - - - - -

Queen Rowena: I'm so proud of you. Your father would be, too.

Queen Katherine: Thank you, mommy.

Queen Rowena: I know I haven't been myself lately. Losing your father was very tough but I'm feeling much better.

Princess Lara: You don't have to apologize, mommy. We're just glad you're feeling better.

Queen Katherine: I will have a full dowry starting in January. I neglected so many charities.

Princess Lara: Same here! Kate has given Anthony and I several more patronages.

- - - - -

Queen Katherine: Have you talked to King Felipe lately?

Prince Louis: Of Oasis Springs? No. Why?

Queen Katherine: Whatever happened between he and father? I was reading fathers journals and he mentioned a trip you two took and a deal that was made but his next entry discussing the king was very unfavorable.

Prince Louis: Oh. I...uh... I wouldn't know, Kate. I wouldn't think too much of it.

Prince Louis: How is your Christmas speech going?

Queen Katherine: I've made so many changes since granny died. I fear I will make many more edits before we film.

Prince Louis: I'm always here if you need to share your thoughts and ideas, bear.

Queen Katherine: Thank you, Uncle Louis.

Queen Katherine: (hugging) We'll see you in Beaverdam.

Prince Louis: I wouldn't miss it. Christmas at Beaverdam! My favorite tradition!

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[thepro-lifemovement]

When does the unborn child begin to respond to sensory input and become capable of feeling pain? How does the formation and functioning of the nervous system factor into this capacity?

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The unborn child responds to sensory input as early as seven weeks (gestational age). All of the organ systems of the developing human demonstrate function simultaneously with the appearance of the anatomical structure. By 10 weeks, the human embryo has well-developed organ systems and most of the anatomy can be named with the same nomenclature that we use in adults.[1] The brain has been growing rapidly and will continue to develop as the baby grows, moves, and experiences the sensory input of the environment surrounding it. There is no point in development in which the structure exists without function.

With respect to the nervous system, the structures responsible for pain perception are the afferent and efferent nerves and the lower brain structures, including the reticular activating system and the thalamus. There is no pain perception center in the cortex—the pain fibers all terminate in the reticular activating system, and a very small percent will connect in the thalamus to neurons that travel to the cortex for the purpose of localizing the pain. At seven weeks, the thalamus is visible. Within a few days, the entire system of pain perception expands into a completely intact structure and continues to develop into a very sophisticated part of the nervous system.

What are the most common arguments against providing pain prevention for the unborn child? What do you think is the motivating force behind these arguments?

Page:

I can’t begin to understand a motivating force behind insisting that pre-born children feel no pain. The arguments are often centered on a false supposition that there is a pain perception center in the cortex that is not functioning or intact until as late as 26 weeks. There is simply no evidence that this is true. Almost all of the pain fibers terminate in the reticular activating system, and a small percent connect in the thalamus to neurons that travel to the sensory motor cortex for the purpose of localizing the pain. This means that the message is delivered to its intended destination, the lower brain centers, which are responsible for the perception of pain and for alerting the whole nervous response system that damage has been inflicted.

Other arguments dismiss the fact that surgeons who care for babies in-utero during fetal surgery and other interventions use anesthesia and analgesic drugs on their tiny patients. They casually state that, in the context of abortion, the use of anesthesia would be solely for the “beneficence” of the pre-born child, and therefore would not apply. Since abortion is not a procedure that is intended to benefit the child in the first place, they have no reason to try to discern whether the victim suffers in the process.

[albonium]

chiropractors and osteopaths aren't real doctors they have zero medical knowledge or qualifications it's based on bullshit pseudo science don't waste your money on them but most importantly don't leave your health in their hands they seriously injure thousands of people each year. AND DON'T BRING YOUR BABIES THERE EITHER

[killed-by-choice]

Denise Montoya, 15 (USA 1988)

15-year-old Denise’s parents brought her to Women’s Pavillion in Houston for an abortion on May 13, 1988 when she was 25 weeks pregnant. The abortion was done by Douglas Karpen, who was actually an osteopath and not an OB/GYN.

In what a lawsuit later called “extremely foreseeable complications”, Denise lost dangerous amounts of blood and had to be taken to Ben Taub hospital. Her condition deteriorated and she died on May 29, 1988.

Her parents filed suit against Karpen and Women’s Pavillion, saying that they had failed to adequately explain the risks of the procedure and had not had the parents sign any informed consent document before the abortion that killed Denise and her baby. No consent forms were even provided. Denise’s parents said that had they known how dangerous abortion is at 25 weeks, they never would have subjected their young daughter to the hazardous procedure.

Karpen was later caught killing babies born alive after attempted abortions. His own former employees testified that he killed the babies with his bare hands by twisting their necks “execution style.”

(court documents)

[elegantfurysandwich]

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[marlboroughhousetherapysblog]

Discover the Healing Power of Cranial Osteopathy 🧠✨ 

At Marlborough House Therapy Centre, we provide holistic healing solutions that cater to the needs of our clients. One of our specialized treatments is cranial osteopathy, a gentle and effective therapy that targets the root cause of discomfort while promoting overall wellness. Whether you are dealing with headaches, stress, or even digestive issues, cranial osteopathy can offer the relief you’ve been looking for. 

Let’s dive into the world of cranial osteopathy and explore how this therapy can benefit your body, mind, and spirit. 🌿 

What is Cranial Osteopathy? 🤔 

Cranial osteopathy is a subtle and non-invasive form of osteopathic treatment that focuses on the rhythmical movement of the bones in the skull and throughout the body. It is based on the concept that the body’s natural, rhythmic pulses (often referred to as the cranial rhythmic impulse or CRI) can reveal imbalances and blockages that may lead to pain or dysfunction. 

By using gentle hand techniques to detect these imbalances, a cranial osteopath works to restore the body’s natural harmony and encourage self-healing. This therapy doesn’t just focus on the head—it’s a whole-body treatment that can positively impact various systems, including the musculoskeletal, nervous, and circulatory systems. 💆‍♀️✨ 

How Does Cranial Osteopathy Work? 🔍 

Cranial osteopathy works by enhancing the body's natural healing mechanisms. Here’s how it operates step by step: 

1. Gentle Palpation: 👐 

A cranial osteopath uses their hands to feel the subtle movements of the bones and tissues in your body. They can detect areas where there is restricted movement or imbalance. The aim is to release tension or blockages that might be contributing to health issues. 

2. Stimulating Self-Healing: 💫 

By gently adjusting these movements, the osteopath helps the body to re-establish its natural rhythms and heal itself. This process stimulates the body's inherent ability to heal without the use of medications or invasive treatments. 

3. Restoring Balance: ⚖️ 

When blockages and restrictions are removed, the body's systems can work more harmoniously, allowing better circulation, nerve function, and energy flow. This leads to improved overall well-being, reduced pain, and increased energy. 

Who Can Benefit from Cranial Osteopathy? 👨‍👩‍👦 

Cranial osteopathy is suitable for people of all ages, from newborns to seniors. It’s a safe and gentle technique that can help with a wide range of conditions, including: 

For Babies and Children 🍼👶 

Colic and Digestive Issues: Cranial osteopathy can help soothe babies suffering from colic, reflux, and digestive discomfort by relieving tension in their digestive systems. 

Birth Trauma: The birthing process can sometimes be traumatic, leading to physical stress for a newborn. Cranial osteopathy helps to release this stress and restore balance. 

Sleep Problems: Babies and children who have difficulty sleeping or staying asleep may benefit from this calming therapy. 

For Adults 🧑‍💼 

Headaches and Migraines: Cranial osteopathy is especially effective for those who suffer from chronic headaches or migraines. By relieving tension in the head, neck, and upper back, this treatment can reduce both the frequency and severity of headaches. 

Stress and Anxiety: This therapy promotes deep relaxation and reduces the impact of stress and anxiety on the body. Many people report feeling more calm and centered after a session. 

Postural Issues: Poor posture can lead to chronic pain and discomfort. Cranial osteopathy helps to realign the body and improve posture, leading to long-term pain relief. 

For Seniors 👵🧓 

Arthritis and Joint Pain: Cranial osteopathy’s gentle approach is ideal for seniors who experience arthritis, joint pain, or stiffness. It helps improve mobility and reduce discomfort. 

Balance and Coordination: As we age, maintaining balance and coordination becomes more challenging. Cranial osteopathy can enhance the function of the nervous system, improving these areas and reducing the risk of falls. 

Conditions Treated with Cranial Osteopathy ✅ 

Cranial osteopathy has been shown to help with a wide variety of conditions, including: 

Tension headaches and migraines 🤕 

TMJ (jaw joint) issues 🦷 

Sinus problems 🌬️ 

Stress and fatigue 🌟 

Colic and reflux in babies 👶 

Trauma or injury recovery 💥 

Back pain and sciatica 🏋️‍♀️ 

Sleep disturbances 😴 

Chronic pain and inflammation 🔥 

This therapy is particularly effective for chronic issues that haven’t responded well to conventional treatments. 🌱 

What to Expect During a Cranial Osteopathy Session at Marlborough House 🏡 

When you visit Marlborough House Therapy Centre for a cranial osteopathy session, you can expect a peaceful and soothing environment. Here’s how a typical session unfolds: 

Consultation: We begin with a consultation to understand your symptoms, medical history, and any concerns you may have. 

Assessment: The osteopath will gently palpate different areas of your body to assess your cranial rhythm and detect imbalances. 

Treatment: Using gentle hand pressure, the osteopath will make subtle adjustments to your skull, spine, and other parts of the body to promote healing. 

Post-Treatment Relaxation: After the session, you may feel deeply relaxed. It’s not uncommon to experience a sense of relief or even an emotional release as your body responds to the treatment. 

Many clients report immediate improvement in their symptoms, while others may require a few sessions to experience full benefits. 🌸 

Why Choose Marlborough House Therapy Centre? 🌿 

At Marlborough House Therapy Centre, we pride ourselves on providing personalized, compassionate care. Our cranial osteopaths are highly trained and experienced in delivering this gentle yet powerful treatment. We believe in treating the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—and our cranial osteopathy sessions reflect this holistic approach. 

Whether you're looking to alleviate physical discomfort, reduce stress, or improve your overall health, we are here to help you on your wellness journey. 

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📧 Email: contact@mh-tc.com 

📞 Phone: +44 1823 272227 

🌐 Website: marlboroughhousetherapycentre.co.uk 

Let us help you unlock the power of self-healing and live a healthier, more balanced life. 🌟 

[alexbkrieger13]

I don't know what's more random, boa following West Ham or Yaya following an Italian osteopath (who seems to mostly specialized in babies/kids)

both random af but yaya dose have an older sister so maybe she might be becoming a auntie is my best guess

[agavepediatrics]

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[sonyadance]

Travels and Dancing 21

To start the New Year, I had the chance to spend a weekend with a group of beautiful women doing energy work in a chalet in the Laurentians.   I needed that reset and what a reset!  Wow!  I am forever grateful to everybody I’ve met on my energy work journey in the last 12 years, for all the help, the community, and the work towards an upward spiral, fighting entropy and darkness.  Then I had the honor of going to teach in a beautiful small community not too far from Montreal called Sherbrooke.  I love weekend workshops.  The fact that it is one straight line, no running around between judging, workshops, privates, shows, is one of the advantages; but what I really like is that you follow one or two group for an entire weekend.  You can see them develop together, there are generally more questions being asked because people get to connect and feel safer, there is a theme for the weekend that is always fun for me to create.  I had a beautiful welcome, great workshops and an amazing teacher’s training (which I also loooove to teach) with great teacher’s brains: everybody was asking the right questions, working hard on the art of diagnosing and enjoying themselves.  Future Westies of Sherbrooke, you are in good hands!

I was then invited to come teach for the first time in the community of Waterloo, Ontario.  A baby community of only 2 years old, which the leader, Mikaela Lewis, managed to grow in a way I haven’t seen before.  I have traveled around the world witnessing how wcs develops and, yes, there might be a part we can attribute to timing (wcs being really popular right now, thanks to all our colleagues that are pushing the social media market with IG and TT), but there is just an approach that she has to building that I think she could sell for a lot of money!  It was a beautiful weekend, filled with workshops of various levels, privates and dancing… I think 160 people showed up at the Saturday night dance.  Have you ever seen that after only two years of wcs existing in a town?

It is now the beginning of February of a really mild winter (secret and guilty thank you to global warming) and I am heading towards Philadelphia to practice with one of my partner.  I get there a bit late on Friday, plane delays as usual, and we have a great practice into the night.  The next morning, we wake, head towards the studio, start practicing, and… I mess up my neck.  Fuck.  Let’s say that I haven’t had the best run with health in the last year.  Is it the trauma of what happened last March?  An addition of all the health things I didn’t take care of until now because I felt young and invincible?  Yeah, that sounds about right.  We try to find someone to see me asap so my neck doesn’t freeze for longer than it needs to, I end up going to the massage therapist and babying it all weekend, but we couldn’t get much done.  I am not really good at dealing with health stuff that doesn’t go my way.  It makes me feel powerless and everything I do relies on my body… so I was really disappointed about investing in a plane ticket, time and energy in going to Philadelphia to get as much rehearsal as possible, for my body to say: No.  Thank god my partner is one of the chillest person I know, it helps calm me down and not add catastrophizing thoughts on top of the reality and be able to observe the facts a bit clearly.  Still shitty.

I got some osteopathic treatment when I got home so I’d be able to teach the next weekend.  Québec city it is with the amazing Nelson!  I have mentioned it before in one of the Travels and Dancing, but I love Nelson so much.  There is just an underlying level of trust that I’ve never had with anybody in dancing before (except Stephen for routines, I would have trusted him with my life), that helps us create... anything and everything!  Every time we finish dancing we are like:

- Oh my god!  That was so nice what you did! 

- I didn’t do anything.  What you did was amazing!

- I didn’t do anything either!

Lolll.  We know it now and we understand it is thanks to the immense trust we have between us as human beings first and then as dancers.  So when people ask me, I always try to have Nelson hired along side me.  We taught some workshops together, some individually, did a demo and danced with the beautiful westies there.  Thank you Québec for the amazing weekend!

Next weekend was Sacramento for Capitol Swing.  My first time at this event.  I have heard about the NorCal vs SoCal friendly feud before and I must say, I am definitely NorCal!  I found the people to be so nice and welcoming, just a bit more of a relaxed and true atmosphere than events I’ve been at in SoCal.  Nothing bad, just a difference in vibes.  It’s like if you ask: is Madjam or a chalet type of event better?  Neither.  What do you like?  Do you like big lights, want to be inspired by the best shows in the world and de surrounded by hundreds of people during the social dance or does this overwhelms you and you prefer to have an intimate atmosphere where you can create connections, have the time to dance with most of the attendees and have smaller group workshops?  I don’t think there is a better one, just what you prefer, want and need at this moment in time.  So I would suggest, before booking an event, you inquire about the general vibes and set up of it, and you take a minute to look inside of yourself and check what is best going to suit your path right now.  So Capitol was one of the best ran event I’ve attended, beautiful attention to detail.  I really like Ben and Cameo McHenry’s minds, they are always trying to push the envelop with ideas that follows what they value in dance.  I particularly liked the Champion’s choice Strictly.  The idea was that a Champion asks an All-Star of their choice whom they’d like to dance with, to do Strictly with them.  It was fun to see different pairings than the usual Champions Strictly.  I had a blast dancing with Keerigan. 

Stephen and I did our routine again for the first time since the Open.  We trained, social danced, met new people, it was awesome… until my flight back.  Worse epic I’ve been on. Loll  It started with an 11pm overnight flight and it ended up with, delay, sitting on the tarmac until 3am, returning to the hotel, sleeping for 3 hours, going back to the airport for a pushed back 2pm flight on which they couldn’t find my seat, trying to fix that at check-in for an hour, getting on the plane, getting deplaned again for a 4p, departure, getting so late at my layover that there was no other flight to Montreal for that day, sleeping at the hotel, a total of 48 hours in airport with a 45$ voucher for food (imagine the feast you get for 6 meals at an airport with ALL of that money), missing a day of work, loosing a bunch of money, getting home to sleep a bit and start working the next day.  Loll  Not my best run.  I am still waiting for compensation for that flight, my case number is currently 64 308 in line.

I was finally home for a weekend, which was my birthday weekend!  First birthday in Montreal in 13 years.  Yes!!!!  I was so happy to be able to spend that time with my friends and family.  One of my best friend lend me his apartment so I could invite my friends from school, dance, family members and have a joyous melting pot.  I also had my handsome boyfriend with me all weekend and everything felt perfect!  Thank you so much again to everybody that took the time to come and spend time with me: it means a lot.

Can you believe I had two weekends at home without working (well, still taught some privates and did online work, cause work never ends…) in March?  It felt really good to rest, see my people and finally spend time with my partner.  Time is a bit restricted when one of you works a 9 to 5 and the other one, 4 to 10 and is gone on weekends.  One of the reason I came back to Montreal is also because it is where there is the highest concentration of people I love, but I am never available at the same time as everybody to hang out, so this is something I am trying to change and establish: make enough money at home that I don’t have to go away 4 weekends a month to eat, 2 would be perfect cause I still love and want to do it!!!

I taught an intermediate competition intensive in Montreal and it went amazingly well!  Better than what I could have envisioned.  The concept is to have one for each level of WSDC competition, four hours with a really small group of people (maximum 6 leads and 6 follows) who are currently competing at that level and want a better understanding of what the judges are looking at at that level, the difference between a prelim and a final (until now pretty standard), but then receive individual attention to understand what they need to work on in order to get yeses or place.  I put my judges hat on to help them see what pieces are missing that could give a judge a reason to give them a no, then I give them drills to practice so when they get to their next competition the judges don’t have a quick justification for a no.  Again, it always depends on who’s competing around you, but your job is to make me work so I have trouble leaving you out of the finals.  The students were happy, the teacher was happy, it was a great weekend!

Then I was waiting for Aaron to get to Montreal to practice, but… he wrote me to say that they got delayed.  My first reaction after the Sacramento debacle was: oh no… hopefully it’s not as bad.  It wasn’t.  For the traveler, but they got delayed so bad and had to get rebooked.  The soonest flight he could get rebooked on was for the Sunday night and he had to leave Monday morning.  So that fell through, but!  He managed to rebook for the following week so we had a day to practice before heading to BTO Open!  It was Aaron’s first Canadian event.  I think he enjoyed it. ;-)

BTO was really great this year.  A bit smaller than the previous year if I’m not mistaking, maybe due to the fact that Boston Tea Party resuscitated!  Ayo!  So between Madjam, BTP and BTO, it was a lot in a month for the eastern Canadian westie community.  We did have a crew from Calgary come over, cheer and be absolutely awesome for the weekend, alongside the Toronto, Québec, Ottawa, Montréal, London, Waterloo westies, and more!  My boyfriend came Friday night and saw me dance live for the first time in the Invitational.  I was so excited, but then I couldn’t see him in the crowd when we got on the dancefloor and I thought for some reason he had left!  I looked like a kid looking for their parents in the crowd. Loll  I did put on a show, and obviously, he was still in the room and loved it!  Hihi!!  The Inivational with Philippe Berne was fun, the strictly with Nelson was smooth, and the Pro Show with Nelson was probably my favorite performance of my lifetime.  I taught an advanced workshop with a new concept about shaping and shifting that was really well received, a novice workshop that had a big impact on their dancing, and a strictly tune-up that was really fun.  It was a really filled and fulfilling weekend!

My family was kind enough to postpone Easter dinner for a week so I could join in my “weekend in town” of the month.  It felt so good to see everybody and way too short.  I also had the chance to meet a side of my boyfriend’s family I hadn’t met before and enjoy a long and delicious day/meal.

Then came the Calgary Dance Stampede.  I was supposed to compete in my first country ProPro division, but… life had other plans.  In my entire adult life, of teaching and performing dance, I had never cancelled anything related to work.  Well, one time in Germany, I was in pain for what I didn’t know is what I am awaiting surgery for, and I had to forgo the social dance.  I need gallbladder removal surgery, I am on the wait list, but that can be a really long wait in the Quebec health system, I have been mostly doing fine with just a few crisis here and there.  Until the end of March, I started being in pain 100% of the time.  Not the worse, but about a 5/10, just enough to slowly sap away your energy.  But when I was on the plane to Calgary, I had a horrendous crisis (I was wondering if I should ask them to land the plane) and by the time I landed, I was livid.  I had to find a doctor, get pain medication and managed to teach and judge, but I didn’t have the energy to compete or perform.  I really hope this can get resolved quickly.  Actually, as I am writing this, I have had my first day without pain for a month and I just now realize how much of a difference it makes on my life force.  Besides that, the event was purely magical.  There is something about the country side that is so relax, just a culture I love, that, mixed with wcs, creates a delicious cocktail.  So I had a great time even through all that.

Coming back to Montreal, I cancelled everything non work related so I could conserve energy for that: I can’t stop working now, cause I’ll have to stop working for a month after surgery, so as a self-employed worker, you have to come up with a way to make up for that loss.  So I’m working pain or no pain (mostly pain).  In 2020, I had booked a holotropic breath work retreat with an ex.  As you can imagine, it got cancelled, and I got credited for it.  Years went by and I couldn’t find a retreat on a weekend I wasn’t working and that was close enough for me to drive to… until!  I saw this Chester, Connecticut retreat.  So I booked it.  Four years in the making et voilà!  One of the agreement of the retreat is one of confidentiality about what happens during the weekend, because it is really intimate and vulnerable for most attendees, so I will keep it brief.  It was intense.  I don’t think someone could understand it by just having it described to them: you really have to live it to know it.  And even then, I feel like I don’t know anything about it, that I just dipped my toe in the world of holotropic breath work.  I drove six hours on Thursday to get there in time to check-in and register, we then had an opening circle which was really beautiful and set the tone for a safe, open and vulnerable weekend.  A delicious dinner was served, followed by a preparation workshop so we could be ready for what was going to happen during the weekend (we weren’t… or at least, I wasn’t even with all the talk), and we went to bed early.  My roommate was a blast, we talked and giggled every night before bed.  Friday came with the first three hour session where I was one of the breathers.  My god.  Yep.  That’s it.  30m integration, 1h lunch break, and we were at it again interchanging roles; I was then a sitter for one of the breathers.  My god.  Yep.  1h integration, 1h dinner, and sharing circle.  Everybody went to bed early because we were all absolutely trashed.  Saturday came with the same schedule, except that my partner and I exchanged breathing times.  The guesthouse lit up a ceremonial fire for earth day and some of us went out with a guitar, a harmonica, our voices and a lot of enthusiasm.  It was a great night.  We had a closing circle Sunday and a talk about integration.  I hugged everybody before hitting the road for an exquisite 6h of silence and personal debriefing.  I will have to make another article about this weekend at some point so the readers can understand something of it, but I need more time to integrate and make sure I express things in a way that is respectful to everybody and doesn’t disclose anything that shouldn’t be.

Anyways, thank you for reading until here if you did.  I don’t know who you are, but I’m sending you little particles of love and patience towards yourself.  See you next time!

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8 Ways to Prevent and Alleviate Back Pain During Pregnancy

During pregnancy, many women experience discomfort in their backs due to the added weight of their stomachs and the strain on their spines. The body also produces a hormone called relaxin, which helps prepare the body for childbirth by loosening ligaments, making pregnant women more susceptible to injury, particularly in the back.

Back pain is common during pregnancy, especially in the later months, and it can be quite distressing. However, it's important not to dismiss your aches and pains as part of the normal pregnancy experience. You can do several things to prevent or alleviate back pain during pregnancy.

Causes of Back Pain

Fluctuations in weight, changes in posture, and pregnancy hormones can all contribute to back pain during pregnancy. The hormone relaxin, in particular, causes ligament laxity, especially where the pelvis and spine meet. This loosening of ligaments is necessary to prepare the baby for birth but can also cause joint instability and back pain.

As the baby's weight increases, so does the strain on the spine and pelvic regions. Most women gain between 25 and 35 pounds during pregnancy, and as the uterus expands, it shifts the center of gravity, leading to postural changes and putting additional strain on the back.

Diagnosis of Back Pain

The risks to the developing fetus may limit the ability to diagnose back pain during pregnancy. Due to these concerns, healthcare providers may be hesitant to perform imaging tests on pregnant women.

The best way to diagnose back pain is by taking a comprehensive history of the symptoms and performing a thorough examination to assess the function of the spinal muscles, joints, and nerves. X-rays are avoided during fetal development, especially between 8 and 15 weeks, due to the high dose of exposure to the fetus. Fluoroscopy and CT scans are also generally avoided due to the potential risks.

While MRI imaging can be done more safely during pregnancy, it is generally avoided due to potential risks.

Preventing and Alleviating Back Pain During Pregnancy

Exercise Regularly

Regular physical activity can help strengthen the muscles that support your back and legs, improve flexibility, and promote better posture. Focus on gentle movements that are not painful.Physical therapy programs often emphasize improving posture, increasing range of motion, flexibility, and muscle strength.

Lift Correctly

Avoid lifting heavy objects or seek help when lifting large items. If you need to lift something, do not bend over from the waist. Instead, use your legs to lift by squatting with your legs bent and your back straight.

Avoid Wearing High Heels

Opt for low-heeled shoes with arch support. High heels and flat shoes should be avoided. Your doctor may recommend using specific shoe insoles to help treat low back pain.

Consider Complementary Techniques

Be sure first to obtain clearance from your doctor. Techniques such as meditation, acupuncture, massage, osteopathic manipulative therapy, and chiropractic treatments by a practitioner specializing in pregnancy are considered safe.

Sleep on Your Left Side

Sleep on your side with one or both legs bent. You may also find placing a pillow between your legs and another under your tummy helpful. Ensure you get adequate sleep as well.

Wear Supportive Belts

Wearing a pregnancy support belt can provide extra abdominal and back support. Additionally, you can place a small cushion behind your lower back or use chairs with adequate back support.

Apply Cold Packs

Use a heating pad wrapped in a towel to avoid burns and apply it to the affected area for a maximum of 20 minutes. Cold packs can also help relieve back pain.

Maintain Good Posture

Stand or sit up straight, and avoid long periods of sitting or standing. If you need to stand for an extended period, try placing one foot on a stool or a box to help relieve back tension.

Conclusion

Back pain usually resolves on its own after childbirth. However, if you experience back pain that persists for more than two weeks during your pregnancy, consult your doctor. They can help confirm or rule out any underlying issues and provide appropriate medical or other interventions.