I apologize in advance for this post. I'm under the spell of approx. 1000 mg of ibuprofen since 9:30am, and I'm feeling on a cloud of sorts. I apologize for misspellings, bad grammar, or just a woefully unnecessary post, but it's been awhile, and I'm on lunch, so who cares!
For about a week and a half I've had terrible lower-back pain brought on by a cleaning fit the Sunday before last. You know, where you just HAVE to clean EVERY NOOK AND CRANNY of the house? I was down on all fours, scrubbing the shower stall, using my awesome new vacuum cleaner to zap up any and all bits of dirt and fluff which may be present on the floor, behind the entertainment center, under the bed, etc. Clothes were piled, loaded, washed, unloaded, and filed away again.
And now, over a week and a half later, my back is still so so sore! I went and purchased a heating pad and a new bottle of Advil last night - both of which didn't seem to help much at all. This morning seemed the worst day yet, as I was unable to get my shoes on (hence, I'm wearing some Adidas flip-flops at work... so professional!). I'm walking around stiff as a board, wincing as I walk up and down the ramps.
It's visible to everyone at work that I'm in a bit of pain and, bless their hearts, they've all proffered their advice, horror stories, and chiropractic referrals. None are really helpful. I know exactly what caused this. I am too fat, and I overexhausted an already poorly-developed muscle. The pain will subside, eventually (hopefully soon). And when the pain is gone I need to seek out therapy in the form of exercise that will strengthen the muscles involved. And I need to lose some weight. Blah blah blah. I know all of this. I'm working on it.
In the meantime, I'm going to be attending my WW meeting tonight for my weekly weigh-in. Hopefully I will still be on the downward spiral (even though my exercise this week has been, regrettably, absent).
Posted by weezgrrl at March 16, 2004 01:35 PMHon, if it's still hurting over a week later, you need to get that looked at. I personally swear by chiropractic because, after I'd thrown my hip out (which could, by the way, be what you've done) I could barely walk much less sit and, by the second visit I was pain free. Taking a ton of Advil isn't good for your tummy, either, so give the chiro some thought, K?
Posted by: Denise at March 17, 2004 08:40 AMYou're so right! I broke down and called a chirporactor this morning who came highly recommended from a couple of co-workers. I just want the pain to go away so I can get back on a normal exercise schedule - is that too much to ask for?!?
Posted by: julie (me!) at March 17, 2004 09:43 AMI did the same thing to my back a couple of years. I made it worse by not resting it and continuing exercising etc. It hurt so bad. I spent 6 weeks on muscle relaxers and using a heating pad! I had x-ray done and was told it was definatly a pulled muscle that I kind of continued to tear at as I kept up all my regular routines (in massive pain....stupid, stupid)
Beware of the chiropractor though. Some of them convince you that you'll have to keep up the "adjustments" as a maintenace program after your back has healed. I think its bull. Its better to go to therapy and have them show you exercises to strengthen those muscles in your back so you won't continue to injure in the same place. Which is what I had continued to do! Good luck....I hope you feel good soon!