Today I woke up with a REALLY sore back. As in so sore I could hardly stand up long enough to take a shower. And I discovered when trying to put on pants, I could barely lift my right leg. After fighting for over an hour to try and get ready for work, I gave up and called it a day. There is NO way I could stand to sit in my office all day and not end up in a full-blown back spasm. And for those of you who have experienced me in a full back episode, you know they are a most excruciatingly painful experience which bring my life to a complete halt for 2-3 weeks. Personally, I would like to avoid that. So, I'm spending the day at home doing ice therapy (continuing to use my Bengay Icy Something Something) and slowly walking with a cane throughout my apartment. I've noticed that by now (and I've been doing this routine for about 5 hours now) the pain is starting to dissipate, but I'm still battling with my spine. Damn spine.
Here's to continuing to remove the pain with ice, slow and careful walking and mild stretching. If there's one good thing here, it's that I've learned what I can and can't do since I've been through this so many times. I'm really struggling with feeling like my own body is fighting me right now, but I keep telling myself this isn't something new and I will get through it.
Now. Time to get some more water. I can tell I haven't been drinking quite as much today because I can almost 90 minutes between bathroom visits!
Stretching can be your friend. It is something i have ALWAYS been bad about! Learning now that 5 min a day stretching can make a world of difference in how I feel and my attitude. Keep with it! You can do it! Another reason we need to move is so we can be work out/keep each other in check buddies!
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