Hello.
Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2005 12:09 am
Hi, and nice to meet you all! I am glad I have found this site, as I have always felt I am the only one with what I guess is LOBPI(?). All I ever knew was, when I was born I couldn't move my left arm until I was about 5 months old. Gotta an interesting story about that, but will tell later. 
When I was about 10, I noticed my left arm would not fully extend. Three years ago, at 25, I finally had the means to see a doctor about it. After the meetings with him, he told me I had what was probably Erb's Palsy. One surgery and $$$ worth of therapy later, still no straighter. 
Well, I've always hated, and still do, what I have. But I guess there is worse. I am an accomplished and talented (so I'm told) drummer for many years now. And nobody ever notices. (I hide it well by putting my left hand in my pocket or holding my beer!!)
But, alas, I still yearn for a straight, "normal" arm. This site and message board seems very informative, and friendly, too! I hope to meet some of you and talk about ways to improve what we live with.
One thing I'd like to start with is: has anyone heard of Rolfing? (info can be found at www.rolf.org). A friend of mine, and massage therapist, suggested I look into it. But because it is not usually covered by insurance and is not a "traditional" practice, I thought I would ask you all. See if anybody has experience or knowledge of this. Wondering if I should try it....
I look forward to talking with you all!!
Tom Bacarella
When I was about 10, I noticed my left arm would not fully extend. Three years ago, at 25, I finally had the means to see a doctor about it. After the meetings with him, he told me I had what was probably Erb's Palsy. One surgery and $$$ worth of therapy later, still no straighter. Well, I've always hated, and still do, what I have. But I guess there is worse. I am an accomplished and talented (so I'm told) drummer for many years now. And nobody ever notices. (I hide it well by putting my left hand in my pocket or holding my beer!!)
But, alas, I still yearn for a straight, "normal" arm. This site and message board seems very informative, and friendly, too! I hope to meet some of you and talk about ways to improve what we live with.
One thing I'd like to start with is: has anyone heard of Rolfing? (info can be found at www.rolf.org). A friend of mine, and massage therapist, suggested I look into it. But because it is not usually covered by insurance and is not a "traditional" practice, I thought I would ask you all. See if anybody has experience or knowledge of this. Wondering if I should try it....
I look forward to talking with you all!!
Tom Bacarella