The Bee's Knees
Posted in From Jewel on February 25, 2009
Well, I feel kinda bummed today.
I guess I really over did it on the rehearsal front! My knees have been hurting so badly that I finally broke down and talked to Ty's knee doctor yesterday. He said I have tendonitis in my knees and that I have to start a course of medicine to try and bring the swelling down. Yuck! It's mainly my left knee, and I can't believe I hurt it so badly... Ty warned me I was over doing it, and now he got a big ol' 'I told you so' in. The worst part is that I can't rehearse for the next couple days. It was just so fun to dance 8 hours a day- especially considering I only had 3 weeks to cram not only for my first dance- cha cha, but to learn the fundamentals of about 6 other dances that I will have to know. But now I'm just worried I won't even be able to dance! Hopefully these steroids will really do the trick and I can keep bad flare ups at a bay in the future.
I hate being idle! I am happiest when I'm kinda busy- but there's nothing I can do about it but go to rehab and rest. I have my first rehab appointment today, so I will see what that's like. Hopefully it helps the pain. Ty said 'Slow and steady will win the race...' sage advice, but my Russian partner and I have the same work ethic and our motto has been "ATTACK!!" Well, it bit me in the behind, so I will have to bide my time and practice my moves in my head. It's actually really helpful. Anyway, just keeping you guys posted. I will try and do a video blog with Dmitry, so stay tuned...
Glad you guys are excited about "Lullaby" (oh, that is the official title, not "Sweet Dreams For You," though I know an article was written about the album with the incorrect title; but its definitely "Lullaby.")
I'm gonna ice my knee- talk to you all soon!
xxj
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Again can not wait for "Lullaby" to come out, hope its soon. :D
take care Jewel.
xoxo
I love how you did this blog so quickly. I'm greedy. Keep 'em coming! LOL. ;)
and wow. I didn't know you had to learn the fundamentals of some of the other dances as well. I thought it was one dance a week for the most part and then worry about the rest later. interesting. that's a lot of work! go jewel! hehehe
I HAD to create an account here when I read about your knee pain & tell you what I found!!!
I'm almost 31, and hurt my knees horribly 5 years ago. Until this year, I have had EXCRUCIATING pain every winter since I hurt myself. No ibuprofen, heating pads or ice helped, and the pain would wake me from my sleep.
Hating the smell of fish, I found Vegetable Glucosamine, took it for several months, and am 100% better. I had lost all hope in any amount of recovery, and have zero knee pain now. The pain used to make me cry. I still take about 3 pills a day just for maintenance:)
Here's the link, and I've tried it in both liquid and capsule form. If you'd like to ask your doctor about it, please do!
http://www.betterthangreens.com/Product_275.html
I hope you feel better!! Feel free to ask me any questions.
Amy Campana
Chicago
Yuuck! and OOOcH! I wonder if you have ever tried acupuncture? It works sooo well and is really relaxing. It's a complex medicine and actually can speed healing, reduce swelling and pain. There are also points to strengthen your kidney energy (which in Chinese medicine nourishes the bones, joints, spine, brain, lower back and knees).
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I am an acupuncturist in my 11th year of practice (I am the one who's kitty died) thx again for the acknowledgement.
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Your L knee may be a weak point for you, I do think acupuncture would help. It would also help during the competition to continually have your "chi" balanced and your knee/frame supported. It's sounds silly to write, but I will b/c I am silly and I am also a great acupuncturist...email me if you want...
Tara
So sorry to hear about your knee. Hopefully it will heal soon and completely and you can get back on the attack. I've never watched the show but surely will now!! Ready to add LULLABY to my collection.
GET WELL!! You gottalot of folks rootin' for you
LOTSO'LUV
I think, Ty said the only right thing. Sometimes is slow and steady not bad...
good luck from Germany
I'm happy that the album's called 'Lullaby' it's simple but great at the same time, all though I don't mind 'Sweet Dreams Of You.'
Get well soon, lots of love xx
Any chance, when it is better, of you coming on tour to Paris? We are from Brazil and Ireland (living in France) fans of yours and looking forward to your new album.
Cheers :-)
Get better soon!
Randy
Hope you feel 100% quickly!
I'm glad the title is officially Lullaby. I was listening to Steve's Unraveling this morning and I was just thinking of how cool it would be if you two recorded a duet version of his Lullaby song...to add as a bonus track on your album for example ;)
Also, what's the official release date of the album? I can't wait to hear it!!
I´m sorry for your knee. I think you meant "tendinitis" and not tendonitis (which it´s actually an inflammation in the hand/s not the knee jaja ;))
Jesus... poor thing! I hope that inflammation calm down and then... call me and I will give you a good massage, stretchings, mobilizations and heat. Your knee need a good treatment!!!
Hope you are getting better soon!!!
LOVE blessed you, take care
I'm ganna send u an email 2u incase u don't read this in time. It will have u do the cha cha in no time & give u great relief. As u mentioned. Be sure 2 ice ur knees every so often & have Ty massage the outter tissue from ur knee cap & rub inward also ask Ty 2 rub his hands 2gether til they get hot & place them on ur knee where it hurts. Dr JayJ Santana is now exiting ツ!! ♡JayJ San
Jewel has it right. Tendonitis is an accepted variant of tendinitis. Both mean inflammation of a tendon.
Check it out: http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tendonitis.
Hope our Jewel isn't "standing still" too long!
take this time for quiet contemplation, maybe to wonder about the water in your body where was it before you? What concious memory does it have that is unknown at this time?
jewel have you ever dreamed you were butterfly then awoke and wondered if it was you dreaming your a butterfly or that your a butterfly dreaming you are a woman?
love you hunny
jessica
we are the answer to our prayers
Thank you for your kind words. You are very thoughtful.
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April, I enjoyed seeing you on the video, it was a calm interview, looking as though all 3 of you were relaxed and just enjoying the conversation.
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Mickie, Wow! What a creative and safe place to start performing. Kudos to you!!! I write poetry and my first reading was @ our town library, there were 7 people and 5 of the 7 were also reading their work. I was still nervous...I think you will find just the right place to perform.
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sorry about this post not being directly re to 'our' Jewel. I will add, ACUPUNCTURE Jewel, really, the needles don't hurt! I will come to you and I can stay in the little guest cottage Ty built. Okay and if that gorgeous Dmitri wants a treatment, I will balance his "chi" as well! If I had to... ;}
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Tara
We are loking so looking forward to seeing you and Ty dance!
( saw your show at River Wind, again. Great)
Cowboy
Sorry to hear about your knees. Ty is right, rest. In 2002 I was working in a shelter for DSS Teens and got beat up by two girls. 3 ACL reconstructions later and five years, I have had to learn to rest. Its hard at first, but find some crafty things to do around the house. Maybe make some things for future little Murrays you and Ty are going to have. Rest helps. Let Ty Pamper you. I will keep you in my prayre. Barbara on Cape Cod MA
Break a leg(well not literally) :O)
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Sorry to hear about your knee and hope it heals quickly - idle is a hard speed after what you have been accomplishing.
By the way - I hope you are practicing your moves in your "head" and not your "heard". Then again - you live on a ranch - it could be either one!
Told you so's suck!
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Dirtbikers interpretation of ride is "live"
Hope you get well soon so you can really "live" your new pasion. My wife and I will be watching and rooting for you.
Richard
I know that... Informally you can tell "tendonitis" to every inflammation of a tendon, though tendinitis is the official name. Check it out! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tendonitis
I know between friends is better to speak "informally" ;) jeje
Take care
XxX
Please try Bikram Yoga. I have tendonitis
in both knees and right elbow. After 3 visits to "Hot Yoga" my pain is virtually gone. I encourage you to look into this wonderful practice. I know this will help you, and allow you to continue on with dancing.
Namaste
http://sportsmedicine.upmc.com/InjuriesPatellarTendinitisRehab.htm
It was no surprise to see you were dancing on the show with your musical background, however, being a die-hard, OCD, bullriding fan, I must admit I was shocked to see Ty in the dance "arena"....None-the-less, I am sooooo excited to see that you and Ty are on Dancing With The Stars! I've been telling all of my friends to watch and VOTE.....!!
Being a dancer and someone with knee problems, I can "feel your pain"...Knee problems are the pitts, but with a little time and TLC, you'll be on the mend in no time...I noticed in one of the blogs they suggested BIO-FREEZE...First hand experience here...that's some great stuff!!
You have a great partner in Dimitry.I watched him on So You Think You Can Dance and I think the guy is an incredible dancer, not to mention he'd give Adonis a run for his money...WOW!
Good Luck Jewel, ya'll are going to do great..!! We'll be rooting for you !!
Sandi