PSA: do not expect me to be useful

[maradydd]

My joints have decided to do that exciting grating-together thing again, and it is of course just as comfortable as ever (which is to say, no fun at all). Keeping myself fed and watered is a challenge, so right now my focus is on (1) basic life needs, (2) family stuff, and (3) work, in that order. If I have committed to doing anything in a short timeframe for you, the chances of my flaking are high.

I am loading up on glucosamine/chondroitin and hitting the NSAIDs, but if previous experience is any indicator, this'll be done with me whenever it's ready to be and not a day sooner. :-/

Hey, massage therapists: what's useful for tight muscles plus a heavy dose of O BTW YOUR JOINTS HATE U?

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[t-bellwether.livejournal.com]

I have found a tantric breathing techinque recently that has been truly amazing in relieving pain. It relaxes my muscles in ways that drugs (prescription or non) simply won't. It's called 'breath of fire': 20 rapid breaths through the mouth, then 20 slow, controlled yogic breaths (in through the nose & out through the mouth was how I learned it.) I remember from working on you a while ago that you have many similar tension issues, esp. in the area of the shoulders. I just staved off an attack of nerve pinch from the black lagoon with this that would have normally laid me out for several days. Good luck!