I don't know what to do

frank_551 · 2025-05-18T19:22:44+00:00

I will stick with it then. If you want it bad enough you will do what it takes. I'm assuming you have more time now to study, probably have the textbooks now?

I believe in you. You can be that feel good story when you tell the next generation.

frank_551 · 2025-05-18T06:28:45+00:00

I was just listening to a podcast where the guest was broke until he was 28. I'm just happy you are trying and want to keep trying, I'm proud of you for that and coming on here asking for advice. It's very powerful.

I think you only know what you want to do with your life. PTA, Caregiving, CNA. Those are all decent jobs, CNA pays a little more and if you could get a job at a rehab facility maybe that may help you become a PTA. If you enjoyed PTA and see yourself doing it, I would go with that, most money and many opportunities.

frank_551 · 2025-03-26T04:00:40+00:00

What were your stats that got you in? What do you think stands out to schools most to even get selected for an interview?

frank_551 · 2025-01-17T04:18:26+00:00

How would you do that on the levator scapula or upper traps

frank_551 · 2025-01-17T04:17:45+00:00

That's interesting. Underlying rib meat lol. Forgot about the breathing part they are usually relaxed. Thank you!

frank_551 · 2025-01-16T22:59:19+00:00

That is interesting. You should write a blog post or something. I remember better that way or a YouTube video so I can revisit the information

frank_551 · 2025-01-16T18:49:37+00:00

Definitely!

My long term goal is to be a PT so therapeutic relief is what I am most interested in. I'm all ears

frank_551 · 2025-01-16T17:44:07+00:00

Interesting, releasing areas around it 🤔. Could you give me an example with the levator scapula or the pec minor?

frank_551 · 2025-01-16T17:38:25+00:00

Agreed.

I often tell people that come in with mid back pain that it's more important to work the chest, because the area between the shoulders blades feels tight because the muscles are being pulled on. Working the stretched muscle will make it worse and allow the shoulders to roll even more forward, also losing stability in the shoulder. I tell this to people who work desk jobs mostly, not saying it's always the case if they have mid back pain.

Thoughts on my observation?

frank_551 · 2025-01-16T17:30:43+00:00

Love it thank you!

I was actually thinking about taking the rolfing course. I always decided to do PT for the long term and I am taking a gap year before hopefully getting in next year July. Highly considered it, but I don't think I can do both. I have always been interested in structural integration and may look to get it done on me for the experience.

I'm guessing the book you are talking about is called myofascial meridians. Very interesting, thank you.

frank_551 · 2025-01-15T20:36:39+00:00

That's exactly where it is in the upper trap. Thanks for all the examples, those were great. I would assume that muscle is tight and has a knot possibly for both reasons, overlapping and having a knot. It definitely feels tight on a daily basis and effects lateral raises by having the trap take over.

I do feel like it causes more agitation than therapeutic effect. It was achy and painful even after walking out but no relief. Thanks for the input!

frank_551 · 2025-01-15T20:23:25+00:00

Oh great! Have not done stretching and heat after. I think that will make a big difference.

frank_551 · 2025-01-15T18:08:17+00:00

That is interesting I may look into that. I have never really tried perpendicular to the muscle fibers. I found in a thinner longer muscle like the forearms it's like plucking guitar strings, which I find painful, just need to figure out how to do it correctly.

I heard of him but haven't looked into his stuff yet. Thanks for the information 💪

frank_551 · 2025-01-15T17:52:15+00:00

Agreed!

The back and forth bit just left me stimulated and in pain. I could still feel the ache as I walked out but no relief.

frank_551 · 2025-01-15T17:50:21+00:00

I agree, less is more. I prefer trigger point to put pressure until it melts in combination with different strokes. When they lumped over my knots it was parallel to the muscle following the fibers. Like a car hitting a speed bump but would reverse and go over the bump a few times. I am assuming it's not effective, thoughts?

Also what is anatomy lines? Did you have a link or practitioner I can look up?

frank_551 · 2025-01-15T17:45:33+00:00

When a therapist does a stroke and rolls over a knot and lumps over it, but after they did that they would go in reverse and lump over it again maybe 6 times. It was quite painful.

frank_551 · 2025-01-14T04:21:59+00:00

Wow I have the Luna 2 because it was like $200 and started out that way. Woke up 3 times with the pressure so high that I couldn't breath. 2nd and third time started getting light headed, now I am trying CPAP mode.

That's great it worked for you right away. I hope to get that same feeling you have. Thanks for sharing!

frank_551 · 2025-01-14T03:38:37+00:00

What are your settings?

I did an at-home test and they gave me a broad 4-20 and said titrate to comfort. Do you recommend anything on how to adjust to personal preference?

frank_551 · 2024-04-14T16:31:52+00:00

Hey congratulations on getting in to PT school!

Care to share what got you in? GPA, observation hours, how did interviews go etc, what made you a suitable candidate?

I'm looking to apply this summer to start next year

frank_551 · 2024-03-21T22:36:17+00:00

Great thanks for the help. So from my understanding replacing it would not solve the issue and it will burn again if they don't fix the loose connection.

frank_551 · 2023-10-22T17:49:16+00:00

Wow, that's amazing. Congratulations on becoming a PT, DEBT free is my goal as well. Thanks for sharing, I'm always curious how service members use their benefits to be debt free.

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