Hi Shirley. Any results on the x-rays yet? Sent from my iPad
Begin forwarded message: > Resent-From: [email protected] > From: [email protected] > Date: October 13, 2012 4:30:06 PM EDT > To: [email protected] > Cc: [email protected] > Subject: [QUAD-L] Lateral > > Over many years I struggled with very bad posture. I leaned very far to the > right and at times found it to be very uncomfortable. The biggest issue I > had was while driving and making a left turn. This would cause me to lean > even farther. > > I took a plastic lateral from an old wheelchair that I had salvaged. > I took off the metal piece and placed the plastic piece in the corner of the > chair,which helped to hold me somewhat straighter, making quite a difference > in comfort and when I drive. > > > > I also had an issue where my left hip would migrate against the side of the > chair. I placed a foam cushion on the left side of my chair before seating > and it helps to hold me somewhat straighter. > > Each body and situation are different and what works for one person may not > work for another. Age and gravity are taking its toll,sometimes you just need > to give it a gentle nudge the other way. > > Good luck, > > Glenn > > > In a message dated 10/13/2012 12:31:09 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > [email protected] writes: > I also lean to the left, because of a broken hip could not have surgery on > because of osteoporosis. > What is the solution to remain straight. My caregivers put a towel to the > right of my left side pad. What are some other ideas other quad list members > have tried. > Dana > a message dated 10/9/2012 5:03:29 P.M. Central Daylight Time, > [email protected] writes: > hi Larry, I lean to, the last 2 yrs it has affected my driving as well. It > seems to be the norm for us. they say it is scoliosis. I am having an x-ray > to see if that's true, I will let you know. > Best, > Shirley Bell > > www.ShirleyBellDesigns.com > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Larry Willis" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2012 4:17 PM > Subject: [QUAD-L] Question > > > Hey guys. For the last year I have noticed that I am leaning to the left. In > the past month it has got worse. Now I have to physically hold myself > upright or I go tumbling leftward. As you might expect, it is really > affecting my ability to drive, or to do anything for that matter. Anyone > have an idea what the cause might be? I sleep on my left side as well. > Thanks. > > Sent from my iPad >
