I feel like crap. Yesterday I started getting v. crampy - that time of the month - and I just wanted to curl up somewhere comfy. But no, I had PT after work. It was okay for the most part, other than my right shoulder subluxating when I was done doing some core work lying on a foam tube. The things these people come up with! Anyway, I started to spasm a bit on my walk home, so used more heat when I arrived. I was knackered and though I slept well but when I woke up this morning, everything started to hurt. Cramps again, then whole body ache (must be the low pressure, I feel like I've got a vice on my whole body), then headache, then the never-ending jaw ache, then my back and now my neck. I really should have just stayed in today. I didn't go make it to the pool on Tuesday because of transport issues, though I did go last Friday and Sunday, so I really am hoping to go tonight, but I think I'll have to wait and see. The wind is so strong out there it takes at least twice the effort to walk and now my hip is not happy either.
Yes it's a whinging day but trust me, if you ever felt like this, and I hope to G-d you never do, you'd be happy to indulge me this time.
12 February, 2009
06 February, 2009
the last couple of weeks
I've been going to PT every Monday and Wednesday, swimming in between, and last night I had another acupuncture session.
PT is going slowly, but I believe forward. I've been working on strengthening my core, and doing a couple of stretches, but not too many. Originally the PT was icing my neck after but that seemed to make my muscles spasm a lot. We tried heat a couple of visits ago and that seemed to not irritate the muscles nearly as much.
The acupuncture hurt more than usual last night, not sure why. I am sore and a bit stiff today but not too bad. I am planning on going swimming after work, that usually helps a bit.
A couple of Saturdays ago I went out dancing. I know, I'm totally not supposed to do that. I was feeling pretty good, and we went to a place that was having an 80's dance night. That's my favourite kind of music, especially when they started playing all of the Brit 80's. I went a bit wild for about an hour or so and just let loose. It was a great feeling, though at a certain point my body told me that it was time to go home. I did pay for it pretty bad the next few days, and I know the long term effects are bad, but it was worth it. I can't see myself doing that on a frequent basis, but it was definitely good for the psyche!
PT is going slowly, but I believe forward. I've been working on strengthening my core, and doing a couple of stretches, but not too many. Originally the PT was icing my neck after but that seemed to make my muscles spasm a lot. We tried heat a couple of visits ago and that seemed to not irritate the muscles nearly as much.
The acupuncture hurt more than usual last night, not sure why. I am sore and a bit stiff today but not too bad. I am planning on going swimming after work, that usually helps a bit.
A couple of Saturdays ago I went out dancing. I know, I'm totally not supposed to do that. I was feeling pretty good, and we went to a place that was having an 80's dance night. That's my favourite kind of music, especially when they started playing all of the Brit 80's. I went a bit wild for about an hour or so and just let loose. It was a great feeling, though at a certain point my body told me that it was time to go home. I did pay for it pretty bad the next few days, and I know the long term effects are bad, but it was worth it. I can't see myself doing that on a frequent basis, but it was definitely good for the psyche!
22 January, 2009
OUCH!
My neck is KILLING me! It's back to where it was before I had acupuncture.
I am NOT a happy camper.
I am NOT a happy camper.
first PT session
I am pretty sore from last nights session, and my neck on the right is in pain. It's amazing that even though we didn't do too much, it really made muscles that forgot they were there react. Iced for ten minutes after as well. I've been given four exercises to do every day:
1)on back w/ towel roll at base of skull, tuck chin and hold for 3 seconds. 10 reps/2x day
2)sit w/ good posture, keep face forward, tip ear toward shoulder and hold for 20 seconds. 2 reps/2-3x day
3)stand w/ arms at side, pinch shoulder blades together and hold for 5 seconds. 10 reps/2x day
4)lie on belly w/ arms in diamond shape above head, thumbs to ceiling, lift one elbow up and slowly lower down, repeat on other side. 10 reps/ 2x day
I sure felt them even though it doesn't seem like much. Not happy about the pain today but I have to start somewhere. The PT person said it was a good thing to do the acupuncture and strengthening at the same time. I have to be careful though and just do minimal stretching and no heavy weights for strengthening. At present I am set to go twice a week until the end of February. We shall see how it goes.
1)on back w/ towel roll at base of skull, tuck chin and hold for 3 seconds. 10 reps/2x day
2)sit w/ good posture, keep face forward, tip ear toward shoulder and hold for 20 seconds. 2 reps/2-3x day
3)stand w/ arms at side, pinch shoulder blades together and hold for 5 seconds. 10 reps/2x day
4)lie on belly w/ arms in diamond shape above head, thumbs to ceiling, lift one elbow up and slowly lower down, repeat on other side. 10 reps/ 2x day
I sure felt them even though it doesn't seem like much. Not happy about the pain today but I have to start somewhere. The PT person said it was a good thing to do the acupuncture and strengthening at the same time. I have to be careful though and just do minimal stretching and no heavy weights for strengthening. At present I am set to go twice a week until the end of February. We shall see how it goes.
21 January, 2009
PT starts
Tonight that is. We shall see, it's a new place and I don't know anything about them. A bit nervous as I get so many mixed reactions when I try to explain what is going on with my body. Thankfully the prescription Dr. Panagos wrote is very specific, so that should help, I think?!?
My neck is still doing this weird spraining thing when I turn it. Not 100% of the time but enough to drive me nuts. The trigger points do seem to feel a bit better though, so (touch wood) that lasts. I can't tell if my right hand is better from the acupuncture last week as this weekend I was playing with my nephew and whacked my right hand into a huge picture frame so now it's a funny yellow colour and very sore. Never a dull moment.
I've had a very stressful last two weekends and since this past Saturday a massive headache. I can't tell if it's tension, the return of a head cold or some combination. I just wish it would go away! And I wish it would get warmer, the ice is so scary. But at least we have a president with an high IQ and he's ready to get to work! So that makes it almost completely better!
I will let you know how the PT goes.
My neck is still doing this weird spraining thing when I turn it. Not 100% of the time but enough to drive me nuts. The trigger points do seem to feel a bit better though, so (touch wood) that lasts. I can't tell if my right hand is better from the acupuncture last week as this weekend I was playing with my nephew and whacked my right hand into a huge picture frame so now it's a funny yellow colour and very sore. Never a dull moment.
I've had a very stressful last two weekends and since this past Saturday a massive headache. I can't tell if it's tension, the return of a head cold or some combination. I just wish it would go away! And I wish it would get warmer, the ice is so scary. But at least we have a president with an high IQ and he's ready to get to work! So that makes it almost completely better!
I will let you know how the PT goes.
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