If you want a subject that will make your head spin, then welcome to Part 3- Stretching the truth. Why can some people do it and feel great, whilst others get injured? Is yoga the devil’s work or is the devil in the details? The myths surrounding hypermobility, in general, are shocking and things only get more confusing when we throw stretching into the mix!….. Read more
Working with me is hard. Super hard. There’s a long line of people who will tell you the same. Despite the hard journey people walk with me, if things go wrong, someone has a shit day, maybe something in the programme needs tweaking or someone simply doesn’t understand something… I’m there to deal with it. For those that come for a workshop, they are already at a big disadvantage as they only see me for 3 hours! Although I’m only at the end of the phone, and they have my services until they don’t need me… It’s on them to keep moving forward. To get out of bed every morning and do the things you must do, but not necessarily want to do it, is HARD. So, for Jonny to achieve what he did, by himself, is an absolute testament that if you want it, you get up everyday and you work for it.
As another year comes to a close, I take a trip down memory lane and revisit some of the amazing people I have worked with this year. I have a look at how much they have changed their lives, and how 2017 has been in general. I’ll take a look at the various projects I embarked on and take a look at the ups and downs of this year. This is also the second full year I have taken “The Fibro Guy ” to social media. I’m still blown away by all the support and positive comments, it’s truly appreciated!
2017 has been incredible, but it definitely came at a cost. This year has been one of the most exhausting, both physically and mentally, I’ve had in a very long time!
Its normally me who writes these kind of blogs on my clients, but when I asked Heather if she would write a paragraph, she pretty much wrote the whole blog for me 😀 Although not every client will make a total, full Fibro recovery, as some have issues such as bakers cysts, some actually turn out to be fairly deep into the EDS spectrum and other things can be present that make it very hard. Age I believe is a big part of it, as well as a persons own beliefs, however there is not a single person reading this who couldn’t help themselves to creating a better standard of living. Read more
*Warning* *This blog contains some graphic pictures*
Following on from the “Pain is for protection, not damage” blog, I found some brilliant examples to help show you how pain can exist with or without damage. Pain is an output of the brain when you subconsciously deem that pain is an adequate response to the inputs you receive. Remember though, that what we believe, past experiences, how you feel that day, who you are with, why you are doing what you are doing and how you are doing it, can all change how you process the various inputs of the world and ultimately, cause things that you used to do, to now become painful….. Read more
Volunteer post
So…..this is probably going to be the last volunteer post you will see from me. I’m planning on expansion next year, so if there are more volunteer posts it won’t be myself running them.
I’ve read through uncountable “woe is me” Fibro articles on the net and in the press recently, all of which get tremendous engagement. However, should you post a recovery story, its apparent that they must not of had Fibro or some other excuse comes from people.
Once you remove the huge percentage of people with Fibro who are actually undiagnosed Ehlers-danlos sufferers, you are left with a group of people who can make full recoveries. If that upsets you reading this and doesn’t fire something up inside of you to take your life back, then unfortunately, you are part of the problem. Just look at the current Lady Ga Ga drama; blatantly EDS, just watch her music videos.
So as someone who doesn’t like to not be busy, I’m embarking on a new project.
I want someone with Fibromyalgia to help me. I want to film a mini documentary of someone’s recovery. So to preempt the “well they mustn’t have been that bad” or “they didn’t have Fibro then” comments…. I would like someone with severe symptoms.
If you have:
-A fibromyalgia only diagnosis
-Require a wheelchair or sticks to move about
-Claim to have tried everything else
-Are in constant pain
-Can attend the studio (Newcastle) twice per week, for 10 weeks
-Are fully committed to the twice weekly sessions and home regime
-Are willing to come in for an interview
-Are willing to be filmed throughout the 10 weeks and keep a home video diary
Then send an email to Adam.foster@thefibroguy.com
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This years success story’s have been pumped out fast and furious. This is because I have been incredibly strict in who I have worked 1:1 this year. So, if you send that email please understand a few things:
-You will hurt through parts of the programme.
-If you do not follow homework, are late or fail to do the foundation work, you are out the door.
-You will have to let go of a lot of beliefs about what you think Fibro actually is.
The last client in a wheel chair was Lisa, who took around 5 weeks to go from a wheel chair to running (see here –http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/how-wheelchair-bound-woman-suddenly-13361028)
With press articles and indeed what I post on the page, you guys only see the beginning and the end product. You miss so much of the hard work, dedication and stress that goes on in the background. Once this documentary is finished it will be available to watch for free on the YouTube channel. Like I said earlier, so much negativity surrounds chronic pain. I want something to inspire people, something that shows people it’s possible.
People make full recoveries everyday, not just my guys, but all around the world. But, if you are blind to it, you will never see it is possible.
So for everyone who has said they have tried everything, that they would do “anything” to live a different life………the volunteer programme is open.
Adam x
Oh, this week had been one of my favourites this year and reaffirms just how much I love my job. This is the week I finally got to work with an old workshop client for a week straight. The results from a little encouragement, a little guidance and a whole lot of effort on her part, has yielded incredible results! Read more
I met Bridget a while back, she is a young woman who had been Rowing at an elite level for almost 7 years. She had picked up a fair few injuries due to her hyper mobile joints and eventually, she could no longer push through the pain.
Alison came through doors with something I’d never even heard of before…..Parsonage Turner Syndrome. Considering we both had no idea what to expect working together, but she’s actually doing incredibly well! Read more
I’m going to tell you a story. It’s going to open up how you perceive the world, it is going to make you question everything and maybe, just maybe, let you find your road to recovery…. Alternately, I’m about to really piss you off but I’m willing to take that risk! Read more
If you want a subject that will make your head spin, then welcome to Part 3- Stretching the truth. Why can some people …
Working with me is hard. Super hard. There’s a long line of people who will tell you the same. Despite the hard journey …
I am a Newcastle based Specialist who, over the past 5 years, has developed pain management programmes for those suffering with Fibromyalgia, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, ME, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). In 2010 I developed a programme that gave me my life back after an Incident in Afghanistan, left me a chronic pain sufferer. A few years later i found that parts of my own programme were transferable to many of those with invisible illnesses. Through research, constant adaption and years of trial and error. I have developed a pain management routine that can be adapted to each individuals personal needs. Which over the years, has seen many people take their lives back. Although I have helped many people over the years, there is no "cure" for chronic. Although my programmes can help you dramatically lower your pain and give you more of your life back. Until we find a cure you will always have your invisible illness, but much like my self, you can still reduce your pain and raise your standard of living. I still to this day get the Chronic cluster migraines, but having them once every few months has given me my life back, after suffering from them everyday. Lauren, who suffers with Class 3 Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and Fibromyalgia, went from dislocating multiple times a day and having practically immobile hips, to surfing in Mexico and wearing high heels again. Cheryl lost her life for over 15 years to fibromyalgia and cluster-tic; spending most of her days in bed, riddled with pain. She's now fighting back - boxing, circuit training and spending time with her family out of the house. Linda fell on a tent peg, injuring her coccyx and spent many months unable to walk or sleep properly. Today she is now back at work full time and practically pain free. Angela couldn't walk 100 meters without hip and knee pain caused by her fibromyalgia. Today she is doing shuttle runs in the gym and only suffers from very slight fatigue. Ellie suffered with fibromyalgia and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome so badly that it caused her to nearly drop out of University. After working together, she is able to get through each and every single day and is on her way to earning her degree.
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