Can I request some healing energy, please?

[Sweet Freedom]

Sorry to post separate from the proper thread, but I'm desperate. I have my first belly dance performance this Sunday and my lower back is hurting. (I splurged on a pedicure so my toes would match my costume and the massage chair messed up my back!)

It's been 4 days and It's still not 100% better, I haven't been able to practice at all. I've stretched, taken Epsom salt baths, muscle relaxers at night and anti-inflammatory meds, ice, Bio-freeze and today had a wonderful hot stone massage. All has helped a lot (Monday, I couldn't even stand up straight), but if I don't get rid of this pain, I won't be able to perform properly.

And the only chiropractor in my insurance plan is off! I know if I could crack my back, it would feel so much better.

I've practiced everyday for weeks and I'm so excited to perform. I just want my body to feel normal so I can give my best.

Thank you!!

[Flying Dream Blues]

1. Sending healing energy

to your back, and visualizing you performing without pain, with ease and joy. Good luck and keep us posted, Sweet Freedom!

:hug:

[AC_Mem]

2. Hi there

Is there any way you could send me a picture of you? It makes easier to focus. Thanks

[Sweet Freedom]

3. I just pm'd you. Thank you!

[PADemD]

4. Sending Reiki energy

[Sweet Freedom]

5. Thank you

:hug:

[LiberalEsto]

6. Arnica

I've been using arnica for my sciatica and herniated lumbar disc for the past two years and it's helped me immensely. Arnica is a plant in the daisy family and has been in use for centuries, for bumps, bruises, muscle injuries, etc. It should NEVER be used on broken skin, such as a scratch or cut.
I buy arnica gel at the Vitamin Shoppe but GNC may sell it also.


Here is a link to info on arnica from the University of Maryland Medical Center:

http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/arnica-000222.htm

[Sweet Freedom]

10. I didn't know you could arnica for that.

I thought it was for bruises. Thanks!

[Celebration]

7. Visualizing

a pain free belly dance for Sweet Freedom

[Sweet Freedom]

13. That will be awesome.

Thank you.

[wovenpaint]

8. More reiki on the way

Best of luck this weekend!:hi:

[Sweet Freedom]

12. Thank you

:hug:

[Mnemosyne]

9. Will there be video made? I think belly dancing is so beautiful. Healing light

coming your way, Sweet. :grouphug:::hug:

[Sweet Freedom]

11. Yes , there will be a video.

Thank you!!

[Mnemosyne]

15. Hope the back is finally easing. Best of luck tomorrow, looking forward to the video!

:hug:

[Sweet Freedom]

18. I'm not promising a video!

:)

I'll be half-naked and then it will be on the intertubes for all to see. :blush:

[Mnemosyne]

20. Well, I do understand, but it would be nice!

:)

I am extremely modest, even when I was thin, so I do understand. :hug:

[Sweet Freedom]

14. Quick update

Thank you to everyone. I'm not 100% but certainly feel much better than yesterday.

I appreciate all the support. Now I gotta practice!! :hi:

[Kind of Blue]

17. Take it easy though :)

:hi:

[Kind of Blue]

16. Of course, you can, Sweet Freedom!

I'm so sorry this is happening to you. I'm adding my energy to your request or something better for the highest good of all involved. :loveya: :hug: :hug: :hug:

[Sweet Freedom]

22. Thank you

I appreciate it!

[laylah]

19. Healing energy and

prayers headed your way. Good luck tomorrow, you are going to SHINE! :hug:

[Sweet Freedom]

21. Thank you!

I hope so. The good news is, I am introduced as a beginning student, so the audience will be kind (not to mention, I've stacked it with friends and family.:) )

[PADemD]

23. How was the performance?

[Sweet Freedom]

24. It was okay.

My friends and family liked it, so I am happy about that, but I could have done better. There was no dress rehearsal, so I learned on stage that my feet stuck to the floor and that the left-hand speaker backstage was either turned down low or facing the wrong way, so every time the music shifted to that speaker, I couldn't hear it.

Oh well, I didn't fall or have an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction...and all the other dancers were very gracious and lovely to me, so it's a nice family to belong to!