Hello! Has anyone had experiences with chiropractic care?

Chloe_Alumni

Hi @Emma95, how are you doing? Just wanted to say hi! I'm 22 and I have CP, also started using a walking stick near the end of high school. I can certainly relate to the mental barrier of accepting aids which weren't previously needed.

Since then I have also started wearing splints again.

Here is a blog post I have written about using a walking stick as a young adult which you might find helpful.

WestHam06

Hi @Emma95, 
                        No problem and please do continue to keep us updated. We are always here on the community so please remember you're not alone though I absolutely appreciate that at times it can feel this way when you are in pain. I feel pain is also something we all individually experience and it is unique to us.  Best wishes. Thank you 

WestHam06

Hi @Chloe_Scope, 
                               Thank you for sharing your blog, it is really inspiring and resonates. I also admire people who are able to share their experiences as a disabled person, to support other people with disabilities, thank you  

Cher_Alumni

Hi @Emma95 and it's lovely to meet you.

I hope to see you more about the community and am looking forward to hearing about how your PHD progresses.  A big good luck to you!

Emma95

WestHam06 said:

Hi @Emma95, 
                        No problem and please do continue to keep us updated. We are always here on the community so please remember you're not alone though I absolutely appreciate that at times it can feel this way when you are in pain. I feel pain is also something we all individually experience and it is unique to us.  Best wishes. Thank you 

Hi WestHam06, I will for sure! I really do appreciate yours and everyone’s support. This community is so lovely! Pain does have a way of making you feel like that, but communities like this definitely go a long way in helping lift some of that! Thanks again. 

Emma95

Cher_Scope said:

Hi @Emma95 and it's lovely to meet you.

I hope to see you more about the community and am looking forward to hearing about how your PHD progresses.  A big good luck to you!

Hi Cher, lovely to meet you too! It’s so nice to hear from everyone with things in common! I definitely will be getting more involved in the community, it’s a great place to be! Thank you so much, hope you’re doing well ?

Emma95

Chloe_Scope said:

Hi @Emma95, how are you doing? Just wanted to say hi! I'm 22 and I have CP, also started using a walking stick near the end of high school. I can certainly relate to the mental barrier of accepting aids which weren't previously needed.

Since then I have also started wearing splints again.

Here is a blog post I have written about using a walking stick as a young adult which you might find helpful.

Hi Chloe, 

My applies for replying out of order, I’m great thank you, how are you? Thank you so much for reaching out, I’m sorry you have felt this too, it’s so encouraging to read your blog though, thank you so much for sharing. I’ve actually come across your blog before, and admired your work! I’ve been considering splints again, or at least one on my worst leg, but I’ve always found them so tricky and unsteady to walk in! I hope they’re helping? 

I know I’ve said this in another reply, but it really is lovely to have find a community to share experiences with, this is something I’ve not been able to have outside of my family. 

Looking forward to becoming part of this community. 

Chloe_Alumni

WestHam06 said:

Hi @Chloe_Scope, 
                               Thank you for sharing your blog, it is really inspiring and resonates. I also admire people who are able to share their experiences as a disabled person, to support other people with disabilities, thank you  

Thank you @w@WestHam06, means a lot.

Emma95 said:

Chloe_Scope said:

Hi @Emma95, how are you doing? Just wanted to say hi! I'm 22 and I have CP, also started using a walking stick near the end of high school. I can certainly relate to the mental barrier of accepting aids which weren't previously needed.

Since then I have also started wearing splints again.

Here is a blog post I have written about using a walking stick as a young adult which you might find helpful.

Hi Chloe, 

My applies for replying out of order, I’m great thank you, how are you? Thank you so much for reaching out, I’m sorry you have felt this too, it’s so encouraging to read your blog though, thank you so much for sharing. I’ve actually come across your blog before, and admired your work! I’ve been considering splints again, or at least one on my worst leg, but I’ve always found them so tricky and unsteady to walk in! I hope they’re helping? 

I know I’ve said this in another reply, but it really is lovely to have find a community to share experiences with, this is something I’ve not been able to have outside of my family. 

Looking forward to becoming part of this community. 

Hi @Emma95, you certainly are not alone with this. Thank you for your lovely comments. Initially when I started wearing splints again it was tricky as it was a whole new way of walking. However, now it has been a few years I have fully adjusted and my gait has drastically improved as a result. I hope that helps.

Emma95

Hi Chloe, my apologies for my delay in replying, you’re very welcome. Yes that’s understandable, great to hear it’s had that positive change for you. Definitely helps, I’m going to speak to my GP about a refer for these when I can. Thank you for your help ?

Chloe_Alumni

That's okay @Emma95! I hope that goes well.

Richard_Scope

Hi @Emma95
Have you had any luck with a referral?

Emma95

Hi @Richard_Scope, 

Thank you for checking in with me. Unfortunately not, I might try and make an appointment with my GP to see if things can be moved on a bit quicker, I doubt it at the moment though!

Hope you're well, thanks Emma 

Chloe_Alumni

Ahh this must be frustrating @Emma95! 

chiarieds

I'm sorry about this, @Emma95 & hope you get a referral in the not too distant future. Have you started your PhD?

Emma95

Chloe_Scope said:

Ahh this must be frustrating @Emma95!

Definitely! I'm hoping that I hear something back soon! I hope you're well.  

Emma95

chiarieds said:

I'm sorry about this, @Emma95 & hope you get a referral in the not too distant future. Have you started your PhD?

Hi, thank you, I really appreciate everyone's support. I have started my PhD, just in the reading stages at the moment to decide which direction to take with it. Definitely excited to be able to do more research on CP, I think it's needed! Thank you for checking in with me. I hope you're well? 

Chloe_Alumni

It certainly is needed @Emma95! Best of luck with it. We'd love to hear about what you find.

Emma95

Chloe_Scope said:

It certainly is needed @Emma95! Best of luck with it. We'd love to hear about what you find.

Thank you so much! I definitely will! 

WestHam06

Hi @Emma95, 
                        How are you? I hope you enjoy these early stages of your PhD and please do let us know what you find. Thank you

Emma95

Hi @WestHam06

I'm good thank you, not enjoying the cold weather much though! How are you? Thank you so much, I will for sure. I really appreciate everyone's support! 

Thank you, Emma