This morning at boot camp everything was great, meaning I didn't have pains I was ignoring or anything, not that it wasn't hard because it was. Anyway, after the stretching when I bent down to pick up my things my back gave way and I almost collapsed. I have never in my life felt that kind of pain and I wasn't sure I would be able to get up or get myself to the car. I tried walking it out thinking, I simply could not have injured my back, but indeed I am injured.
Adam, who is well versed in injuring his back, gave me his advice that I have to rest it. If I try to do too much I will only prolong the healing. So I'm taking his advice and staying off my back as much as I can. It is definitely putting a wrench in my day/week, but I guess I don't really have a choice. I really need to get better.
I thought this would give me time to catch up on some blogs, but using my laptop is hurting my back, I can't get the right position so I picked up To Kill A Mockingbird instead. I haven't read it since High School and am quite enjoying it. I keep finding my mind wandering and going through all the things I would much rather be doing. My list does have a limit, but I would almost rather be doing anything else. I guess I'm fearful because I've never had an injury like this and have no idea how long I'll be down.
I hope your Monday is going better than mine.
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I am so sorry to hear that you hurt yourself. I hope the rest helps and you're up on your feet soon. Please tell me you're not doing boot camp tomorrow! I'll say a prayer for you.
At least you're getting some good reading in!
Oh Amy. I am so sorry! I hope you get feeling better soon, an in the mean time, enjoy the book!
Oh Amy- I am so sorry. I know just how it feels to want the break, but when it is forced on you- all you can do is think of everything you want to get done. Rest easy and you will be back to it in no time!
Back injuries are the worst. I pulled my lower back out in a weights class and it was no good. Your husband is right, rest it as much as you can. I used lots of heat packs and advil. You are lucky that you don't have little ones that need to be picked up all the time.
It will get better, but it will take a few weeks. Be patient and good luck.
Feel better! Although, as bad as it is...that is an excellent book:)
Seriously...get better.
Ouch! Hope you get feeling better pronto...if not go see a Chiro...they can help get you back on the mend soon! Hugs.
SO sorry to hear about your back. I've injured my back several times, the most recent being one year ago. It is still not better. There are times when it feels like it is better, and times when it feels like it is not. It is very frustrating, as it limits what I can do physically.
I sure hope your back heals quickly!!
By the way, I just reread "To Kill A Mockingbird" with my book group...loved it!
Sorry to hear that you are in pain! Did the boot camp do it to you?
Feel better quickly!
Why am I just now seeing this post on Wednesday?
I am so sorry! Back pain is brutal and affects your whole body, so it makes life almost impossible. My advice would be to enjoy staying in bed with your book since you have a valid excuse for being there!
Oh bummer! I had that happen once, too. It's weird how enforced bed time just isn't as enjoyable as when you choose it. I felt the same way after my knee surgeries. Suddenly, lying in bed with books, magazines and movies wasn't as great as it sounded. Hope you're feeling better soon!
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