New York, USA | Shen Zhiyan
Having Arthritis In The Knees Since Childhood, and Pregnancy Made The Degeneration More Severe
I had arthritis and was sickly since childhood. I frequently caught colds every year. After getting married and having babies, my knee problem became more severe. It might be because the pregnancy weight added pressure to my knees. So, I had continued sharp pain in my knees after having babies. Then I had a physical exam, which showed my cartilage was severely worn, and there are small pieces inside my knees. I had surgery on both knees within half a year. Afterwards, the doctor told me he usually sees knees like mine in people who are in their 50s and 60s.
Tried Various Therapies To Relieve The Pain Caused by Arthritis.
The doctor gave me knee braces to help relieve the pain, but I didn’t want to use them. I was so embarrassed and pitied myself! Then the doctor injected lubricant into my knees to relieve the pain, but it was to no avail. Because my left knee suffered more pain than the right one, over time the muscles in my left leg slightly atrophied and was much thinner than the right one. After the knee surgeries, the doctor recommended physical therapy, but it was useless. I often saw mothers playing with their kids under the blue sky, on the green grass, outside my home. They watched their kids learning to ride their scooters. I really envied them.
After 4 Days of Practicing Meditation, My Arthritis Pain Was Relieved
In the spring of 2012, I began to learn Bodhi Meditation and attended my first Meditation Retreat. During the first 3 days, I walked upstairs by holding the handrail, slowly going up step by step. However, on the 4th day of the retreat, I ran up the stairs unconsciously! It was really amazing! Because I had knee problems for a long time, it could be easily seen with the naked eye that my left leg muscles had atrophied and had no strength. The long-term physical therapy was useless. However, it’s miraculous that after just a few days of meditation, I could easily go up and down the stairs! I’m so grateful! It would have been hard to believe if I hadn’t experienced it myself. Since then, I haven’t used my knee braces.
Long Years of Arthritis Have Disappeared, Able To Spend More Time With My Family.
In the past, I couldn’t run after my son. Because of my knees, I rarely carried him when we went outside; he was always carried by my husband. I had difficulty walking on my own. Now I can take care of my daughter and carry her. When she learns to ride a scooter, I can also run with her and chase her for fun. It is no problem for me to do that! It also makes up for what I couldn’t do when my son was young. In life, many things that are taken for granted by others are very precious to me. Now I can run and play with my kids. I can also ride a bike, go hiking, and do anything!
Improved Immunity, Rarely Catches A Cold
I often caught colds when I was a child. After practicing meditation, I haven’t caught a cold or cough in the past few years, and my weakened immune system improved unconsciously! I have restored my health significantly since I began to meditate, and I’m much happier after I regained my health. So, I will continue to meditate, and I hope more and more people will come to know this great method.
The intent of the testimonial is to offer wellness information of a general nature. Individual results of practice may vary.
