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Hi Pat.
Thanks for the pix.
I had a wonderful night -
no contractions and I feel so much better. Thanks for all the work
you are doing on me, I really appreciate you patience.
I still want her to be
delivered soon but I guess I might just have to wait a little longer
:) I felt Alexander's head - can't believe the bone that was raised
on top of his head is gone. I will keep you posted on how things are
going with Simone.
See you soon
Jasmin
Jasmin October 18, 2012
Hi Pat,
Thanks for the pictures.
I can't believe how much straighter I am now. Thanks you are a
great.
Alexander does not walk anymore - he just runs :) And he will not
stop making noise (and talking) he seems happier.
I hope our little Lady
takes her time with her arrival so we can see you next week.
Jasmin
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Hi Ms. Leung!
How are you?
Thank you for the pictures, I can definitely see and feel the
difference in my shoulders as well as my neck! I have increased
mobility in my hip joints as well. I have tried my best to maintain
proper posture, and sleep in the correct position. Elaine also
reminds me often! For about one week I was feeling discomfort in my
left hip, but I remember you saying it was my body’s response to the
treatment due to my right hip injury. I have not felt any pain in
that area recently, but sometimes there is some soreness in my right
hip after a long workout. After stretching it goes away. My father
takes Epsom salt baths from time to time, so I was able to use it
and soak in a bath a few days ago.
I’m sorry I haven’t been keeping you very informed. So I am about
to give you many details! Read this when you have free time. My
recent schedule has been very tough. I have workouts 2-3 times per
day, 5 days per week. 5 days a week I also train with a soccer
team. Usually at these times I experience much more discomfort in
my hip area, but it has felt much better than in the past.
I am just realizing how much time I have wasted with this hip
problem! The issue I had in high school and college was every time
I worked to reach a certain speed, the IT band muscle near my hip
would separate from the bone, and I would have to stop running. The
doctor would prescribe me medication for the pain and tell me to
stay off of it for a month. For this reason I was never able to
reach my full potential, and I also never took running very
seriously. I also never had great coaches. I accepted my
limitations over the last seven years, and never realized that
improving my posture and alignment of my bones could have such
positive effects. I have never been able to train the way I wanted
to. To put it into perspective for you, as a freshman in high
school I would finish my event in 60 seconds. By my senior year, I
was finishing in 51 seconds, with little training because of my hip
soreness. By college, I was running it in 48 seconds, still with
little training. A couple of months ago I was consistently
finishing in the range of 46.5 seconds, which was good enough to get
me in the position that I am now. I have enjoyed the experience, and
had no expectations to compete this year because I was just an
alternate. But after seeing you once, I finished my event in 44.7
seconds. More importantly, I was doing it consistently, so it was
not just my lucky day. My hips were much looser, as well as my
arms, and I was able to improve my stride. My trainer has noticed a
significant increase in my flexibility as well. It really has not
made much sense to me to improve with age, but I think it goes to
show just how much better I could have been when I was younger if I
had dealt with my limitations.
The United States Trials were yesterday. This is where they decide
the ranking of the runners that will go with the U.S. Team. My boss
looked it up, and we realized that my time was faster than 14 of the
17 front runners, and my time was only 0.2 seconds slower than the
#1 position. This was a big wake up call, because the U.S. winner
yesterday ended up running in 45.36 seconds. I am six years older
than him with a faster time, and if I had been able to consistently
run like he has over the past three years, I would have been in the
position to win. I know that this sudden improvement had to do with
my visit to you, because it is very difficult to drop 2 full seconds
in my event . I am in the position now where many who were not
concerned about me before are now very worried that I will have the
opportunity to run next month.
I try to recommend you, whenever I
hear about someone with an issue, because I strongly believe in the
great things you are doing. You are great at it because you
genuinely care. Although I have known Elaine for years, we only
recently started talking about me going to see you.
I only wish I
had met you sooner, as I know my age will catch up with me very
soon! I have been upset with myself recently realizing that
I have
wasted so much time in my 20’s with this hip problem. With the
proper encouragement and treatment, who knows what could have
happened? But I am trying my best to make the most of what I have
left now so I can have no regrets looking back. I do also realize
that this is would have been a long commitment to dedicate my 20’s
to, and I would not have accomplished some of the other things I
have. So it is o.k. I just want to thank you for the wake-up call,
because I never realized how much my posture was impairing my
ability to run and do other simple things. Because even after I’m
finished running this season, I would like to stay in shape, active,
and get involved in other activities. My schedule calms down after
next week so I will text you to make an appointment. I would like
to get a few more in before I leave. My cousin is a fighter and he
will be making an appointment with you next month as well. He is
more jacked up than I am! :) There are also a few members of the
soccer team I practice with that I am trying to convince to see you
as well, but they are scared, haha. I did see your email about the
water, and I do believe it is amazing. When I start working full
time again in the fall, I am considering purchasing one of those
machines. It seems to be worth it. I will keep you updated on
everything going on with me. I hope all is well with you and your
family. Thanks again!
God Bless,
Enos
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