I have always prided myself on my hearty North Dakota spirit. I rarely fall sick. If I do get sick, life goes on. I do not take too much time to dwell on my sickness. On the other hand, a few of my close friends would call me a hypochondriac since I do enjoy webmd.com. I am accutely aware of my body and any changes that occur within my body along with my openess with my friends leads them to the conclusion that I am a hypochondiac. That being said...I really hurt my back. My mother was worried about my travels to New York City and that I wouldn't return. Irony sets in as I return to the "safe" midwest. Bending down to pick up some shoes from my suitcase, I feel a POP in my lower, left back. I knew in an instant it wasn't good. As the day went on, I became more debilitated to the point where Tim acted as my walker when it became too painful to stay in our bed. With a constant regimen of hot and cold compresses and a constant dose of Ibuprofen, I seem to be on the mend. Is there a lesson in all this pain? Can I manage to stay back/hip healthy? And can anyone advice me on how to be back healthy? All I know is that I thought I was tough. Now I know that I am not.
PS...My New York City pictures are on their way. Check back soon to view them.
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I've had that happen before where it was so bad, I couldn't get out of bed or manage to lie there with out incredible pain - - but it healed and I have been fine ever since. It took me about a week to get back to normal.
Did you lift anything? That's what caused my problem --two days before I had lifted a settee after purchasing it at a garage sale. I learned that I lifted it improperly. I used my back instead of my knees!
The best insurance is to keep your back muscles strong, and in good shape with exercise -- though I don't take my own advice : )
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