He was the person who didn’t let any obstacles get in … Read the rest
Turning Pain into Purpose
The other week I was curled up in bed for over 3 ½ hours dealing with what many who suffer from spinal cord injury go through on a regular basis. The bowel program. One of … Read the rest
Lifelong Science Experiment – Living with Spinal Cord Injury
I am often asked when did I get to where I am with respect to acceptance of the accident or how do I constantly manage to make light of challenging situations with dark humor even … Read the rest
The Kindness of Strangers
Tennessee Williams, A Streetcar Named Desire
We have all been in the position where a kind word, a helpful gesture or a simple pleasantry can … Read the rest
Becoming Invictus: Wounded Warrior Adaptive Sports Helped Overcome My Darkest Days
What do you do when you face a life changing illness, injury or wounds? What thoughts go through your mind when you hear doctors tell you they have no idea why this happened to you?… Read the rest
The “Paralyzed Bride” Speaks on Cure Research, Medical Equipment Funding, and Pain
Voices of the Community Series
The “Paralyzed Bride” Speaks on Cure Research, Medical Equipment Funding, and Pain
Editor’s Note: Rachelle Friedman has become known by the moniker “The Paralyzed Bride” in the Media and we are … Read the rest
How Pain Can Kill – the Autonomic Nervous System Can Create Havoc in Response to Pain Stimulus in Those with Spinal Cord Injuries
PushLiving.com usually focuses on positive Lifestyle, Travel and Inclusion features. However, we want to take a moment now to educate our readers regarding how all three of these and your very life could be taken … Read the rest
How to Alleviate Shoulder Pain From Pushing a Wheelchair
Question:
After 33 years of pushing a wheel chair (15 with power assist wheels) and finally getting a power chair and an EZ Lock system to … Read the rest