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My second round of injections are tomorrow morning. I'll admit - not looking forward to it. Suppose it could be a miracle cure or a comlete failure depending. So far there is no miracle but must admit there is definite improvement. My PT is excellent -he's had prolo himself - and I just...

Great thread and I'm enjoying reading all the responses. And I've noted nobody has been told they "look like a model." Even better! Way to go ladies - our hard work pays off in our physique and energy. And good job Cathe - she almost has her own little army running around out here :)

Okay - here it goes! I'll try to fill you in and if you have questions feel free to ask. Sorry if this is too long :) To start ... I'm 41 with pretty significant scoliosis. Been a runner for 11 years, into fitness for longer. Decided as a personal goal to run a half marathon before age 40...

Last week when I was at a local trail running, walking, doing dips, push ups, shoulder presses ... this guy came up and asked if I was a tri-athlete or something. In my dreams :)

I have a very long back story I can share if you decide you'd like to hear it! But the short version ... after 2 years of pain, a trip to the ortho doc, referral to PT (who thought it was a torn disc),5 months of PT, a year of horizontal conditioning and yoga ... started prolotherapy...

Just wanted to say good for you! I made the switch about 18 months ago and I really think of it as a lifestyle now as opposed to a "diet." I've also been following more closely Mark Sisson's approach to Primal Fitness. Still have a ways to go but I'm really enjoying it so far. One of the...

Yes - very tight in my left glute. It started a few days ago - my first injections were 2 weeks ago. Amazingly my back pain is gone. I've been in PT for my back since January and this was kind of the final option. And yes, I was unpleasantly surprised by how much the injections hurt. Not as...

I had my first injectins 2 weeks ago and I'm wondering if what I'm feeling is normal. The office doesn't open until Monday so was just curious - long shot - if anyone here has had prolotherapy and might know.

I went to primal blueprint 18 months ago and haven't looked back.

I love it when people buy fitness stuff with good intentions - and often no solid history of fitness - then fail only so we benefit. Wait. That sounds mean and selfish. Guess I am when I get a like new Step for $15!!

YES! Several years ago I came across the Step Club step (like Cathe uses) with 4 risers for $15 at Salvation Army. I was absolutely giddy :)

Someone over in Primal Blueprint mentioned this guy so I googled him. This video is really beautiful - and the music is cool too. Interesting - and obviously very strong - guy with interesting ideas. The first time I watched it I was just amazed now it's actually kind of soothing and...

I've had my orthaheels for 2 years and I love them. I usually wear Birkenstocks (need the arch support) but wanted something cute. The arch support is definitely like a Birk. I really like mine and am hoping to get another pair this summer.

Well, my reply might get long!! I'll just tell you my story - so far ... During training for my second half marathon last year my low back pain was getting significantly worse. I have scoliosis, so back pain is not entirely new but it was getting ridiculous. A very tight feeling across my...

Congrats! I'm 41 and proud to say I've never owned a scale. I'll check on occasionally at my mom's but that's it. You'll know by how your clothes fit.

I agree that you should get an MRI. My brother-in-law had hip pain and was in physical therapy for year with no relief. When he finally got an MRI done he had a fairly large tumor that was affecting all the nerves in that area. Don't freak - it was a benign and fairly common tumor - just in a...

My DH got me the "perfect pull up" bar from amazon when I started STS. I know it doesn't have the best reviews but I haven't had any problem with it. And I like the fact it can swing down so that I can do them like the girls in STS - I'm not strong enough to just do hanging ones. Then it can...

Candice - I've noticed that the forums over there - as well as over at Whole30 - can get a little ... ugly. Which is probably why I'm just a lurker and came over here to do my post!! Not sure if it's Cathe's members, the forum moderators or both that make this site so much more pleasant and...

I know! After 3 kids my core left much to be desired - coupled with the fact I HATE ab work. This is the first thing I've found I can tolerate. And it's amazing how I can cruise through Cathe's Core Max - complete with pikes on the ball!!

I switched to a Paleo eating plan over a year ago and I love it. Within the last month I've been taking the whole thing further and following Mark Sisson's Primal Blueprint and adding more PB fitness exercises/workouts to my week, focusing more on sleep/rest ... it's really a whole lifestyle...