Physical & Mental Healing

Today is Tuesday, September 19, 2023 and I had 2 appointments for the day, one for my physical and the other for my mental wellbeing. The first was my 6th and last session with the occupational therapist at PMR for my scoliosis. The second appointment was my weekly Zoom therapy session.

I arrived at PMR at 12:00 pm carrying a big bag that felt like Mary Poppins’ bag. My OT asked me to bring all the necessary ‘equipment’ or apparatus that I’ve been using at home for my scoliosis exercises so she can see that I’m correctly placing everything as I’m doing the moves along with the breathing. I demonstrated all the exercises in front of her…There were some minor tweaks here and there that I needed to fix but overall she was happy with how I was performing the movements along with the required breathing. She told me that it was on me to ensure that I do my home program routinely, five times a week for the next three months. At our follow-up session in December she’ll be able to see if there’s any difference in my back and she’ll be introducing some new moves then as well. Three months seems like a long time but I know they’re going to fly by. I hope I really commit to this home program so I can see some results, as minor as they may be.

After coming home, resting, then having a quick bite for lunch, it was time for my therapy session. I know I’ve said this before but I’m going to say it again because I think it’s important…As I’m committing myself to daily exercise to strengthen my body to heal, I have to exercise my mind for my mental well being as well…So these weekly sessions are really important for me and crucial in my road to recovery. I’m thankful to have the opportunity and the means to access a therapist as wonderful as mine.

اللهمَّ ألبسني ثوب الصحة والعافية عاجلًا غير آجلٍ يا أرحم الراحمين.