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My brain wants to heal itself


Rose Smith

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Today I held a 1 pound weight in Mr Lefty and did some arm stretches holding it. On my morning walk someone waved to me and my left arm instinctively tried to wave back. It achieved a slight arm raise, but the point is, it tried to do something without my thinking about it. Some pathways from my brain to my left side are starting to develop. I know that my brain is trying so hard to heal itself and if I encourage it along; trying to hold things with my left hand, stretching, squeezing a ball, it will take the ball and run with it. Here is my new mantra:

 

IT'S NOT HOW YOU DO IT...IT'S THAT YOU DO IT!

(RCVA-9/17/2008)

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Thats fantastic news Rose.  I am hoping my hubbys arm and hand start getting the message. He did move his upper shoulder and arm some this week in therapy. Keep on doing what you are doing. Hugs and smiles and of course waves so your left hand can wav back!

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I read your good news to Bob right away.   It is very important for strokers to realize there is no cut-off date and progress can continue.   Thank you so much for posting this :)

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