tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689511883843300236.post2683946454929144646..comments2023-10-30T06:28:24.063-07:00Comments on Caitlin in the Peace Corps: Senegal: feeling helpless, independence day etc.Caitlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09035707367649386442noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689511883843300236.post-78427835347290918082007-04-05T16:28:00.000-07:002007-04-05T16:28:00.000-07:00Some suggestions to help your sister out (you may ...Some suggestions to help your sister out (you may have already tried these, i can think of more if you have)... (1) a hot pad or warm water in a water bottle should certainly ease the pain and make the muscles relax. (2) there are muscles that run on either side of the pelvis that stretch from the lower spine to the femur and a tightening of these muscles can contribute to painful cramps. Stretching/opening the hips and pelvic area (the diamond pose) will help loosen these muscles and relieve cramps. Hopefully those ideas will help. Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6689511883843300236.post-32182816199511148622007-04-04T20:37:00.000-07:002007-04-04T20:37:00.000-07:00Hi Caitlin. My name is Jen from the states and alt...Hi Caitlin. My name is Jen from the states and although we've never met, I was just reading your blog as I am planning on going to Africa next March with the PC. I just want to send all my well wishes and encouragement, as reading your blog is helping to psych me up and also helping me consider the reality of what it will be like rather than just the glamour. I have added you to my favorites and will check back often to follow your Peace Corps adventures!!! Best of Luck to you!<BR/>JenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com