So I did something absolutely awful to my back. So awful, in fact, that I can barely move without wincing in pain. It’s this lower-back sharp pain/muscle spasm/really-I-have-no-idea, but it’s bad. The worst thing is, I don’t know what I did. It’s not like I felt something tear, or someone jumped on me or I helped a friend move and now I’m paying the price. I just woke up this way one morning late last week. The kids now know my refrain of “Mommy’s back hurts,” and say it to each other when one asks for something from me that would require me to lift. Or stand. Or sit.
When the pain first kicked in, I stretched out, did some yoga and took some Advil. When that didn’t work, I went to get a massage. All that succeeded in doing was in turning my lower back the colors of a dark rainbow. I think at this point, I just need to rest it, because nothing’s helping. I have, however, experimented with body positions and determined that I can work mostly pain-free by lying a certain way on my back on the bed with my laptop balanced over me. This works until I stand up.
Sigh.
On a happier note, I’m cooking along with Slow Summer Burn. As of today, I’m 60K words in and chugging towards the finish line. And today I’m also being hosted by the wonderful folks over at Kindles & Wine, where they’ve reviewed Deep Autumn Heat (and said some lovely things about the book), *and* asked me all sorts of interesting questions which I hopefully answer in interesting ways. Join me over there, leave a comment, and you could win a print copy of the book. Yay!
That’s all I have for today. If anyone has any good suggestions for getting rid of lower back pain, lay ‘em on me. I BEG YOU.
You know how excited I am for Cole’s story, but right now I’m thinking about your back. You said a lot of things your doing ….have you been to the Dr. ? It worries me a little that you got bruises from a massage! Pain med of choice, lots of liquids, and rest. Heat…… Hope your feeling better….if not….call a Dr!
Sorry, the nurse in me never wants to stay quiet……..
Thanks, Pat. I’m not as worried about the bruises because it was a really rough massage. They’re gone now! I will do the heat and liquids and rest. And please don’t worry! I will be going to the doctor in another week if the pain doesn’t subside.
Elisabeth, I’m so glad the book is coming along and as always I can’t wait. I know you had a message but have you checked into a “medical message”…I only ask because I see a massage therapist for neck and leg issues but she’s not a regular message therapist. I don’t know what she does but when I go in and see her she fixes me right up and I’m good for months until I do something stupid again and hurt myself. Take care and happy writing! Hope your back is better soon.
Interesting regarding the “medical massage.” I will have to look into it. Thank you for the tip!