Bad news first, just to get it out of the way. I hurt my back earlier this week. Its a pulled muscle, nothing really serious. But man oh man did that thing hurt. I've been really lucky as far as back problems go. I've got some tense, achy shoulder muscles, but beyond that, I have never had any kind of back issues. A lot of people do, I know. And I also know it can be debilitating. Anyway, at first I thought I had done some serious damage. Pain-wise, that is. I waited about 24 hours, hoping it would go away on its on. But I ended up going to the doc because it felt so miserable.
Here is where the good news comes in....She determined that it was nothing more than a muscle injury, and she prescribed a strong anti-inflammatory, and a muscle relaxant. It has worked surprisingly well. I can still feel it when I move wrong, but other than that its basically gone by now. The REALLY good news: the anti-inflammatory has cleared up the tendon/pain issue with my foot. Yay! That has been bothering me off and on for over a year now. Ibuprofen makes it manageable, but I have been procrastinating going to the foot specialist and having him do the cortisone shots. I am squeamish about those needles. Anyway, something good came out of this and I am thrilled. I can wear heels to my son's graduation next week-end without walking like a 90 year old crippled lady. Oh, I was gonna wear those heels regardless. But now I can wear them without hobbling...Haha. And that.....makes me very happy. Whats that old saying about every cloud having a silver lining??? Maybe there is a little something to that after all!
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I'm sorry you pulled a muscle in your back, but I'm sure you'll look awesome in heels as you walk pain-free!
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