Third year Day 194 - Wednesday June 25, 2014

Although yesterday was good and Bridgett's neck was great, today it was back to sore!  She woke up in pain and then it seemed to be a little better. She was scheduled for her first appointment with Kat Ingalls for physical therapy.  It was a long wait to get into her and then Kat had to reschedule because of illness, so we decided to go anyway.  The drive was hard for Bridgett. We got there and she was in a lot of pain.  So, now we can see how they handle pain I decided.  Anyway, Kat asked if ice or heat would help.   Bridgett said we use heat.  Kat had ice so she suggested we try that.  It did help, although we won't generally use ice as heat is better.  Also, Kat put a tens unit on Bridgett neck in the back.  It actually did help in that it distracted her brain from the immediate pain.  Kat said that is what they are looking for....distraction for the brain.  Anyway, it got us through the appointment and Kat sent it home with us to use.  After she was distracted from the pain, Bridgett said Let's work out!!  So Kat gave her some exercises for the legs to do....lunges, calf raises, squats and leg lifts from a standing position.  So, we will work on those at home until next week when we see Kat again.  I gave Bridgett some Advil that for the pain when we got to the car, and by the time we got home, Bridgett did not want to use the tens unit any more.  At home we did the tuning forks and the rice bag and she was much better by evening.