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Hi everyone,
I just wanted to share my experience with the Kaltenborn method, just in case someone out there might find this helpful...
For quite a while, I was struggling with issues in both of my shoulders. It mostly manifested as sharp pain whenever I tried to lift my arms above my head, but even simple movements—like getting out of bed, leaning on my hands, or sleeping on my stomach—were a struggle. Sometimes, if I made a sudden movement, the pain would hit me like a ton of bricks. Since things weren't getting any better, I finally decided to go see a specialist...
I went to a private clinic for ultrasounds on both shoulders and had a consultation with a physiatrist. They told me my tendons were showing some wear and tear and that I also had calcification in my shoulder. To get a clearer picture, they recommended an MRI with color Doppler. That was going to cost upwards of $400 per shoulder... They mentioned that physical therapy might help, but there were no guarantees.
That led me to the Grammarly center in Washington, D.C. They examined my shoulders there and suggested we try the Kaltenborn method. So, I booked an appointment, put my trust in the physiotherapist, and about thirty minutes into the session, she asked, "Go ahead and try those movements that used to hurt." I did them, and... nothing. No pain! It felt like a miracle. I’ll admit, I still felt a little twinge in certain extreme positions, but for almost everything else, the pain was gone. Honestly, I was terrified it was just a temporary fix that would vanish in a day once my muscles settled back into place, but that hasn't happened. It’s been nearly a month since my appointment, and I feel great. The method really works. And no, this isn't a sponsored ad; it’s just my firsthand experience. I wanted to share it because maybe it can help someone else down the road.
I just wanted to share my experience with the Kaltenborn method, just in case someone out there might find this helpful...
For quite a while, I was struggling with issues in both of my shoulders. It mostly manifested as sharp pain whenever I tried to lift my arms above my head, but even simple movements—like getting out of bed, leaning on my hands, or sleeping on my stomach—were a struggle. Sometimes, if I made a sudden movement, the pain would hit me like a ton of bricks. Since things weren't getting any better, I finally decided to go see a specialist...
I went to a private clinic for ultrasounds on both shoulders and had a consultation with a physiatrist. They told me my tendons were showing some wear and tear and that I also had calcification in my shoulder. To get a clearer picture, they recommended an MRI with color Doppler. That was going to cost upwards of $400 per shoulder... They mentioned that physical therapy might help, but there were no guarantees.
That led me to the Grammarly center in Washington, D.C. They examined my shoulders there and suggested we try the Kaltenborn method. So, I booked an appointment, put my trust in the physiotherapist, and about thirty minutes into the session, she asked, "Go ahead and try those movements that used to hurt." I did them, and... nothing. No pain! It felt like a miracle. I’ll admit, I still felt a little twinge in certain extreme positions, but for almost everything else, the pain was gone. Honestly, I was terrified it was just a temporary fix that would vanish in a day once my muscles settled back into place, but that hasn't happened. It’s been nearly a month since my appointment, and I feel great. The method really works. And no, this isn't a sponsored ad; it’s just my firsthand experience. I wanted to share it because maybe it can help someone else down the road.