INJURED...you can be healed!

[OVRTrainer]

A.R.T....

I had injured my shoulder in late November during the last week of my 1-ad cycle. Since then I tried numerous remedies including training around the injury, time off(a month), and rehab exercises. It improved little to none. I read a post on elite about shoulder injuries and this guy recommended Active Release Therapy and talked about his experience with it. He claimed to have gone to an ART specialist who healed his shoulder in about 3 visits. In fact the therapist told him he could work out the day after his first visit, which he did with almost no pain.

Well let me tell you my story. After reading some other articles about A.R.T., I figured if there was an opportunity for me to be able to lift in the near future, it was worth a shot. I called the ART 1800 number and got a few referrals for chiropractors in my area. The first therapist I visited didn't know what he was doing and didn't help my shoulder at all. I was still trying to be optimistic but I was feeling discouraged. Then a guy I met at school recommended a chiropractor that he goes to. He told me about his experience with ART and how this chiropractor is also a bodybuilder and works with alot of guys from his gym. Well let me just say that this guy virtually "fixed" my shoulder in 1 visit. I have had two treatments already and I'll have my third next Friday. I have absolutely no pain when I bench heavy or do pullups. I'm totally amazed. I figure that I had to tell my bros who might be experiencing the same problems so maybe I could save you a trip to the operating room or at the least some time out of the gym.

In short, to explain what A.R.T. is, I would say it's like a combination of a deep tissue massage (slightly painful) while moving and stretching your arm through specific ranges of motion. They are able to break up scar tissue and help your muscles and joints return to normal functioning. It cannot help everyone as some people have no choice but surgery. However it can help, if not heal, any soft tissue damage in the upper or lower extremities. A good article about it and the doctor who created A.R.T., Dr. Leahy, was printed by T-Mag a long time ago in an article called, "The Miracle Worker".

Again I just wanted to try and help out anyone who might be suffering in pain, when they don't have to be. If you're in the NY area, check out Dr. Durlan Castro in Long Island. He's great. Otherwise you can visit activerelease.com for more info and to find a provider in your area. If I can answer any questions I'd be happy to do so. Later!

[RetiredMod]

I get deep tissue massage once a week while I'm training heavy. Prevents injury before it starts, and makes your more limber and makes you more energetic. My mother is a massage therapist so it makes it easy for me since it's free But if you have access to one it is really worth it. Find a good one, not one of those patting massage ones. I mean deep tissue stuff that will hurt at least some of the time. The idea is release "trigger points" or muscle knots because these cause your body to protect those points by limiting range of motion or recruiting other muscles instead, causing injuries (very simplified). They can also pull on other muscles/tendons/bones to make it so you aren't aligned properly. Great stuff. Usually it'll be like 50 bucks for an hour visit though so its a bit pricey, but get one once a month. It's better than any supplement as long as you see a good massage therapist.

[OVRTrainer]

Deep tissue massage sounds good. Like you said a good idea for injury prevention. This is a bit different than that which is why it can actually "heal" injuries. And most A.R.T. practicioners charge like $35 a session if they are not covered by your insurance plan. I'm telling you bro, I still can't believe it works.

[RetiredMod]

Yeah I had a neck thing that side-lined me for 6 months (mosh pit accident ) and I had CHRONIC pain. It was awful. I was in constant pain and did not take any meds for it except like alleve. Anyways after a few weeks of massage and conservative weight training rehabilitation I was healed. It's like those priest revivals you see on TV, they simply touch you and you are healed lol

[kendo]

One day, in line at the company cafeteria, Jack says to Mike behind him,
"My elbow hurts like hell. I guess I better see a doctor."
"Listen, you don't have to spend that kind of money," Mike replies. "There's a diagnostic computer at the drugstore at the corner. Just give it a urine sample and the computer'll tell you what's wrong and what to do about it. It takes ten seconds and costs ten dollars...a hell of a lot cheaper than a doctor."
So Jack deposits a urine sample in a small jar and takes it to the
drugstore. He deposits ten dollars, and the computer lights up and asks for the urine sample. He pours the sample into the slot and waits. Ten seconds later, the computer ejects a printout:
"You have tennis elbow. Soak your arm in warm water and avoid heavy activity. It will improve in two weeks." That evening while thinking how amazing this new technology was, Jack
began wondering if the computer could be fooled. He mixed some tap
water, a stool sample from his dog, urine samples from his wife and daughter, and masturbated into the mixture for good measure.
Jack hurries back to the drugstore, eager to check the results. He deposits ten dollars, pours in his concoction, and awaits the results. The computer prints the following:

1. Your tap water is too hard. Get a water softener.
2. Your dog has ringworm. Bath him with anti-fungal shampoo.
3. Your daughter has a ******* habit. Get her into rehab.
4. Your wife is pregnant...twin girls. They aren't yours. Get a lawyer.
5. If you don't stop playing with yourself, your elbow will never get better !!

[K (same)]

hahahahahahahahahahaahahahhaahhahahahahaha!!!!!!!! !!

Most of my good friends have Irish blood. And I wander why. hahahahahahahahahahahah!!! The Irish are the best comedians!!!

[wardog]

So thats what ART stands for!! All this time I thought it stood for Asian Release Technique and I have been going to those Asian massage places for what they call a "massage and hand release" It didn't fix my shoulder, but I was sure relaxed after.

Well, perhaps I will check out thsi ART a little more...but for now I think I had better stick to my bi-weekly appointment with my asian therapist!!

[OVRTrainer]

Originally posted by kendo
One day, in line at the company cafeteria, Jack says to Mike behind him,
"My elbow hurts like hell. I guess I better see a doctor."
"Listen, you don't have to spend that kind of money," Mike replies. "There's a diagnostic computer at the drugstore at the corner. Just give it a urine sample and the computer'll tell you what's wrong and what to do about it. It takes ten seconds and costs ten dollars...a hell of a lot cheaper than a doctor."
So Jack deposits a urine sample in a small jar and takes it to the
drugstore. He deposits ten dollars, and the computer lights up and asks for the urine sample. He pours the sample into the slot and waits. Ten seconds later, the computer ejects a printout:
"You have tennis elbow. Soak your arm in warm water and avoid heavy activity. It will improve in two weeks." That evening while thinking how amazing this new technology was, Jack
began wondering if the computer could be fooled. He mixed some tap
water, a stool sample from his dog, urine samples from his wife and daughter, and masturbated into the mixture for good measure.
Jack hurries back to the drugstore, eager to check the results. He deposits ten dollars, pours in his concoction, and awaits the results. The computer prints the following:

1. Your tap water is too hard. Get a water softener.
2. Your dog has ringworm. Bath him with anti-fungal shampoo.
3. Your daughter has a ******* habit. Get her into rehab.
4. Your wife is pregnant...twin girls. They aren't yours. Get a lawyer.
5. If you don't stop playing with yourself, your elbow will never get better !!

That's hilarious! You should send it to Par for Big M'er F'er...

[K (same)]

WarDOG, So that's how you ended up with a limp dick! Nothing to do with fina! lMAO

[wardog]

K(same) it is THERAPY!!!! Thats what I keep telling the little woman...THERAPY!!!

[K (same)]

Originally posted by wardog
K(same) it is THERAPY!!!! Thats what I keep telling the little woman...THERAPY!!!

Just monitor her email and make sure she has not been corresponding with Leona Bobbit! LOL

[wardog]

K..you know what is sad..that guy was a nobody before his di*k got lopped off. Next hing you know..he is repaired with surgery, doing porn flicks, nailing women left and right..and just about 6 months ago the SOB auctioned off the knife she used for something like $2MM.

It makes you shake your head. Question yourself...would you be willing to go thru some short term pain like that..in return for the life he leads now?

It is a sad society we live in..but what can you do??

[K (same)]

What is sick is there are idiots with millions of dollars and couldn't find a better way to put it to good use.

Brave men and women in uniforms die so garbage like these can continue in their decadence. That makes me sick.

[Dante B.]

Bump. I was searching for this to give to another member, and decided to bump it back.

[chrisrico]

In reference to Mr. Bobbits extremity....I heard some ex-coworker (porn star) of his refer to it as "Frankenpenis" because it had been sewn back on. **** that!

[oomph]

One day, in line at the company cafeteria, Jack says to Mike behind him,
"My elbow hurts like hell. I guess I better see a doctor."
"Listen, you don't have to spend that kind of money," Mike replies. "There's a diagnostic computer at the drugstore at the corner. Just give it a urine sample and the computer'll tell you what's wrong and what to do about it. It takes ten seconds and costs ten dollars...a hell of a lot cheaper than a doctor."
So Jack deposits a urine sample in a small jar and takes it to the
drugstore. He deposits ten dollars, and the computer lights up and asks for the urine sample. He pours the sample into the slot and waits. Ten seconds later, the computer ejects a printout:
"You have tennis elbow. Soak your arm in warm water and avoid heavy activity. It will improve in two weeks." That evening while thinking how amazing this new technology was, Jack
began wondering if the computer could be fooled. He mixed some tap
water, a stool sample from his dog, urine samples from his wife and daughter, and masturbated into the mixture for good measure.
Jack hurries back to the drugstore, eager to check the results. He deposits ten dollars, pours in his concoction, and awaits the results. The computer prints the following:

1. Your tap water is too hard. Get a water softener.
2. Your dog has ringworm. Bath him with anti-fungal shampoo.
3. Your daughter has a ******* habit. Get her into rehab.
4. Your wife is pregnant...twin girls. They aren't yours. Get a lawyer.
5. If you don't stop playing with yourself, your elbow will never get better !!

Hahaha man... hilarous.

[JCTWP46]

Strong 8 yr bump

[hedfullofmusic]

Yikes.