Jean in Newcastle Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I bent over to put something in the dishwasher and now I cannot even straighten up. I am in so much pain. I leave for the chiro in 20 min. - which is why I dragged myself over here to the desk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Oh no! I just did that last week - five days later I can finally walk without tears. I hope your chiropractor can help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twigs Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snickerdoodle Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 After the toilet yesterday and other little fiascos, omg, you need a break. <hugs> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Ouch! Gentle hug to you. I remember when something similar happened to me and it was awful to not be able to move. Fortunately a trip to the Chiro got things headed in the right direction. I hope you have as much success. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 Back from the chiro. I'm still in pain but things are getting better. It wasn't my spine but my back muscles. I have problems with my muscles contracting and not releasing again. This was a case in point. After an adjustment, heat therapy and a massage, I am home. I am now periodically trying to stretch out backwards over an exercise ball to get everything to release. I may do the hot tub while dd is in swim lessons later too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Do you have any muscle relaxants? They help me a lot with my very frequent muscle spasms (caused by my arthritis). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 :grouphug: I'm glad it's getting better. Stretching out on the exercise ball is great. If you're really tight start out laying on it like a beachball. After a while lay on it backwards. It does feel so good. A hot tub sounds good too. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 2, 2013 Author Share Posted April 2, 2013 Do you have any muscle relaxants? They help me a lot with my very frequent muscle spasms (caused by my arthritis). No. Just magnesium but of course that is much gentler than a prescription muscle relaxant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildiris Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I did this last week in the garden. It took me two hours to make it back into the house. I crawled. I could not stand without pain. Now 9 days later I can walk and drive the car. My back is still sore but much better. A physical therapist neighbor gave me some pointers. What I did that worked: Ice the first 24 hrs, then heat for the next 48-72 hrs. I used a water bottle. Advil every 4-6 hours not just for pain but inflammation. STRETCH!!! Getting onto hands and knees and do the camel-cat stretch. While on hands and knees lift one arm out straight in front of you. Do the other arm. While on hands and knees, extend one leg back then the other If you can get onto your back, put a pillow under the small of your back for support, and pull your knees to your chest one leg at a time. With all of this stretching, pay attention to your level of pain. You don't want to begin a cycle of spasms. Sleeping-place a pillow beneath the small of your back for support. Sleep on your side with a pillow between your legs to take the pressure off your back muscles. When you drive bring pillows and rolled up towel for back support. Do not stop moving. I spent two day standing up because I could not sit without pain. Stretching is really the key. You will feel better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Wow. I'm yet another who did this last week. It's getting better, but I still feel it in one hip (mine is running related). I think the pain I felt Saturday night was what you describe--muscles that stay contracted. I was able to sleep and the spasms were over when I awoke Easter morning. Hope you feel a lot better tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsBasil Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Hugs, hope you are feeling better soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I'm sorry to hear this! That's no fun! I'm glad you are better after the chiro visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 You poor thing! Thank heavens no one is forcing you to go to Zumba tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 You poor thing! Thank heavens no one is forcing you to go to Zumba tonight. Dearheart, I am not a martyr. Now that I know that what happened today is a variation on a theme, I do know the drill. Part of that drill includes exercise because without it I clench up and become an immovable rock. I do lots of modifications during Zumba. In fact, I'm the basic model for modifications for all the old ladies in my class. I also need to be there for assistant reasons. The class won't fall apart without me but my presence helps right now because of the on-going problems we're having with gangs of boys. The class went well. My back is sore but is ok. It was good that I was there. I got to meet with one of the directors on the gang issue and that was a meeting that really really needed to happen. I'm going to go lie on my exercise ball now and take my max. dose of Aleve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I am glad you are alive, even if you aren't kickin'. PS I don't think martyr is the word I used. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 I am sorry Jean, hope the chiro helped you. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.