Not where I was...

Last October something strange and unexpected happened...my legs stopped working normally. The tendons, nerves, and muscles surrounding my knee became so inflamed and painful that my ability to walk significantly declined; so much so that I was placed on medical leave from my job. 

Thinking that it was most likely an ACL/meniscus issue, I sought the help of an orthopedic doctor. After an MRI and several painful exams, the conclusion was that it was not the ACL or meniscus, which was great, but the doctor was unable to determine the cause. 

I was still unable to walk or perform simple daily tasks: walking, bending, twisting. I couldn't sleep and was, for the most part, confined to my bed. I sought the services of a medical office that specializes in non-surgical approaches to healing, and evaluates the body's ability to function. My treatment included injections in my knees, physical and electro therapy, and chiropractic care. I was also being treated for carpal tunnel in both wrists and tendinitis in my right elbow. 

4 months later...I'm not even the same person. I can walk without a limp and more importantly without pain. I have full extrntion in my elbow and full movement in my wrists. I can bike 5+ miles, and leg press 100lbs without joint pain. I call that miraculous!  Praise the Lord. 

I don't ever want to be in that kind of pain ever again which means I need to take better care of my body. I need to change the quality of fuel I put into my body and exercise it more often. So...that's what I'm doing. 

Here's to the journey. I am fit to be ME!!!