Balance

The one thing that has been evident with my recovery is rebuilding of my balance.  When I first came out of the hospital I had lost all muscle strength.  This was due to the meds that I was given.  As I rebuilt that strength, I thought it would be all uphill but as with any journey, there is ups and downs. 

 I definitely rebuilt muscle but now with the extended inactivity (and continued med changes) comes a new set of challenges. The one that I am focusing on is my balance.  If I am sitting for 30 minutes or longer, when I get up I can feel my muscles in my feet working to maintain my balance.  I feel the muscles shifting and activating, working hard.  I feel the inner muscles fire, then the outer muscles, front and back, adjusting. I have to wait a few seconds for my balance to stabilize before even taking a step. 

These ups and downs can be very frustrating and I can honestly say that I have had a few temper tantrums along my journey but then I take a deep breath and figure out what my next steps are. Talking with Sifu Brinker, booking an appointment for a physiotherapy assessment, and when I do my forms, I focus on my balance during transitions instead of just stepping/falling into next stance. 

I’m need to continue this micro muscle awareness as I progress through this new bump because the only way I fail is if stop trying. 

I challenge you to focus on your micro muscles in your feet the next you stand up and not take those for granted.

See you on the mats!