Paul, Alma was on vacation for about 3 months. She just got back, said she has a few letters. I have not seen her. I started college Monday to friday and on saturdays I take Bakery classes only Sundays left to do the things that most be done. I'm going crazy with so much work. Went back to college to take pharmacy (hard work) have to study hard 2 texts every week. I will never forget about you. Kisses and hugs. Forever yours MM
I'm not sure if I can say anything that might cheer you up, but here goes: I care deeply for you; know that there are people out there who do love you. Stay strong and stay close to God; keep writing if you can. This piece of literature is just so poignant and moving. --Calhoun25
Advanced Sciatica Exercises for Abdominal Muscles and Back Muscles As the patient’s pain works out of the lower extremity (leg) and centralizes in the low back, the exercises typically are advanced to strengthen the low back and abdominal muscles to prevent recurrences of sciatic pain caused by a herniated disc.
Low back muscle strengthening exercises:
Upper back extension. In the prone position with hands clasped behind the lower back, raise the head and chest slightly against gravity (Figure 4) while looking at the floor (stay low). Begin by holding position for 5 seconds, and gradually work up to 20 seconds. Aim to complete 8-10 repetitions.
In the prone position with the head and chest lowered to the floor, lightly raise an arm and opposite leg slowly, with the knee locked, 2 to 3 inches from the floor. Begin by holding position for 5 seconds, and complete 8 to 10 repetitions. As strength builds, aim to hold position for 20 seconds. Abdominal muscle strengthening exercises:
Curl-ups.For the upper abdominals, the patient should lie on the back with knees bent, arms folded across the chest, and the pelvis tilted to flatten the back. Then curl-up lifting the head and shoulders from the floor. Hold for two to four seconds, then slowly lower to starting position. As strength builds, aim to complete two sets of ten curls.
Do not attempt to lift the head up too high, and bring the head and chest towards the ceiling. For patients with neck pain, place the hands behind the head to support the neck.
For the lower abdominals, tighten the lower stomach muscles and slowly raise the straight leg 8 to 12 inches from the floor, keeping the low back held flat against the floor. Hold leg raise for eight to 10 seconds, then slowly lower to starting position. As strength builds, aim to complete two sets of ten lifts.
I do hope that something will help to alleviate your pain...if you need any more info on anything else just let me know. Take care, Bluelotus
Here are some more exercises specifically aimed at a herniated disc and sciatica:
Leg pain or sciatica from a herniated disc is commonly caused by disc material protruding backwards and irritating or compressing a nerve root, which in turn causes pain to radiate along the sciatic nerve. Sciatica Exercises for a Herniated Disc Specific exercises for leg pain and other symptoms from a lumbar herniated disc are prescribed according to which positions will cause the patient's symptoms to move from the leg (or foot) and into the low back.
For many patients, getting the pain to move up from the leg to the low back is accomplished by getting into a backwards bending position, called extension exercises or press-ups.
The low back is gently placed into extension by lying on the stomach (prone position) and propping the upper body up on the elbows, keeping hips on the floor. This should be started slowly and carefully, since some patients cannot tolerate this position at first. Hold the press-up position initially for five seconds, and gradually work up to 30 seconds per repetition. Aim to complete 10 repetitions. After practicing this exercise, the spine specialist may recommend a more advanced form of the extension:
From the prone position (lying flat on the stomach), press up on the hands while the pelvis remains in contact with the floor (Figure 2). Keep the lower back and buttocks relaxed for a gentle stretch. This position is typically held for 1 second, repeated 10 times. If the patient is unable to lie flat, a similar exercise can be done standing by arching backward slowly with hands on hips (Figure 3). However, the prone position described above is usually preferred.
These extension exercises are done regularly, about every two hours. More importantly, the spine specialist may recommend that the patient with this condition should avoid getting into a forward flexed (bent over) position. This tends to counteract the effects of the extension exercises. The specialist may ask the patient to correct any forward flexed positions immediately by doing an extension exercise.
Tell the truth, like how you stabbed an old man - Jack Melling - on the way into the infirmary and on the way out. You tried to kill everyone you stabbed even correctional officers that had nothing to do with the alleged beating of Love. You claim you didn't hurt anyone which is blatant lie. You injured innocent people during the riot. They thought Widener was dead from all his wounds, he survived but his lifespan - as were others - were shortened by the damaged done with your weapon. You are where you belong and all the do gooders that weren't there and only have heard your side and ignorant fools. Before anyone makes a decision on you and your continued incarceration, they should research both sides, read trial transcripts that are public record and review your prison disciplinary record. Too bad their loved ones were the ones you stabbed.
Yes I wish the page was there so I could read this whole story. It sounds like things have taken a really unfortunate turn. While I'm sorry that things have taken such an unfortunate turn, hopefully something good will eventually come of it.
Eric, Really enjoyed reading your posts. I have been searching the internet for a while now for information about Florida prison life and yours has been the most informative. If you don't mind I have some questions for you. I know a guy who's in a Florida prison with one count of 2nd degree sexual battery. He didn't rape a child but I was just curious if he would get the same treatment from other inmates as a pedophile or would it not matter since no children were involved with his crime? I also have some more general questions as well. In your opinion, what percentage of Florida inmates engage in homosexual behavior while in prison? And how is it determined that someone becomes someone else's "b*tch"? How are younger inmates (teens and early 20's) treated by guards and other inmates? Do you know anything about being in a "medium" custody housing unit? If so, is that open housing or in a cell? How are black inmates treated by guards and other inmates? Thank you for your help.
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--Calhoun25
As the patient’s pain works out of the lower extremity (leg) and centralizes in the low back, the exercises typically are advanced to strengthen the low back and abdominal muscles to prevent recurrences of sciatic pain caused by a herniated disc.
Low back muscle strengthening exercises:
Upper back extension. In the prone position with hands clasped behind the lower back, raise the head and chest slightly against gravity (Figure 4) while looking at the floor (stay low). Begin by holding position for 5 seconds, and gradually work up to 20 seconds. Aim to complete 8-10 repetitions.
In the prone position with the head and chest lowered to the floor, lightly raise an arm and opposite leg slowly, with the knee locked, 2 to 3 inches from the floor. Begin by holding position for 5 seconds, and complete 8 to 10 repetitions. As strength builds, aim to hold position for 20 seconds.
Abdominal muscle strengthening exercises:
Curl-ups.For the upper abdominals, the patient should lie on the back with knees bent, arms folded across the chest, and the pelvis tilted to flatten the back. Then curl-up lifting the head and shoulders from the floor. Hold for two to four seconds, then slowly lower to starting position. As strength builds, aim to complete two sets of ten curls.
Do not attempt to lift the head up too high, and bring the head and chest towards the ceiling. For patients with neck pain, place the hands behind the head to support the neck.
For the lower abdominals, tighten the lower stomach muscles and slowly raise the straight leg 8 to 12 inches from the floor, keeping the low back held flat against the floor. Hold leg raise for eight to 10 seconds, then slowly lower to starting position. As strength builds, aim to complete two sets of ten lifts.
I do hope that something will help to alleviate your pain...if you need any more info on anything else just let me know.
Take care,
Bluelotus
Here are some more exercises specifically aimed at a herniated disc and sciatica:
Leg pain or sciatica from a herniated disc is commonly caused by disc material protruding backwards and irritating or compressing a nerve root, which in turn causes pain to radiate along the sciatic nerve.
Sciatica Exercises for a Herniated Disc
Specific exercises for leg pain and other symptoms from a lumbar herniated disc are prescribed according to which positions will cause the patient's symptoms to move from the leg (or foot) and into the low back.
For many patients, getting the pain to move up from the leg to the low back is accomplished by getting into a backwards bending position, called extension exercises or press-ups.
The low back is gently placed into extension by lying on the stomach (prone position) and propping the upper body up on the elbows, keeping hips on the floor. This should be started slowly and carefully, since some patients cannot tolerate this position at first.
Hold the press-up position initially for five seconds, and gradually work up to 30 seconds per repetition. Aim to complete 10 repetitions.
After practicing this exercise, the spine specialist may recommend a more advanced form of the extension:
From the prone position (lying flat on the stomach), press up on the hands while the pelvis remains in contact with the floor (Figure 2). Keep the lower back and buttocks relaxed for a gentle stretch.
This position is typically held for 1 second, repeated 10 times.
If the patient is unable to lie flat, a similar exercise can be done standing by arching backward slowly with hands on hips (Figure 3). However, the prone position described above is usually preferred.
These extension exercises are done regularly, about every two hours. More importantly, the spine specialist may recommend that the patient with this condition should avoid getting into a forward flexed (bent over) position. This tends to counteract the effects of the extension exercises. The specialist may ask the patient to correct any forward flexed positions immediately by doing an extension exercise.
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But, it is a validated psychometric instrument that psychologists love - it's in all the text books.
I am sorry to say, it's not going anywhere.
Anyway, I just wanted to add my 2cents - since I've written a psychometric instrument (it's all junk science).
You are right.
And right about the DP, too.
From France, where the death penalty has been abolished many years ago. I hope it will soon be abolished in the US too.
Really enjoyed reading your posts. I have been searching the internet for a while now for information about Florida prison life and yours has been the most informative. If you don't mind I have some questions for you. I know a guy who's in a Florida prison with one count of 2nd degree sexual battery. He didn't rape a child but I was just curious if he would get the same treatment from other inmates as a pedophile or would it not matter since no children were involved with his crime? I also have some more general questions as well. In your opinion, what percentage of Florida inmates engage in homosexual behavior while in prison? And how is it determined that someone becomes someone else's "b*tch"? How are younger inmates (teens and early 20's) treated by guards and other inmates? Do you know anything about being in a "medium" custody housing unit? If so, is that open housing or in a cell? How are black inmates treated by guards and other inmates? Thank you for your help.