Somehow, in my recent yoga efforts, I did too much of a good thing. I wasn’t careful enough, threw caution to the wind, and stretched as much as I possibly could – folding myself up into a paper airplane – messing up my back in the process. :0(
Cat Kabira, the teacher, STRESSES not to push yourself past what’s good for you at a given time. She asks you to do your best, but STRESSES, “if this is too much for you, don’t do it.” I didn’t listen, stretched beyond my comfort zone, and am now paying the price.
I’m having back spasms that are really cramping my style. (ha ha – pun) I can still function, but I’ll be in the middle of standing up and all of a sudden my back is clenching. It’s really annoying.
I’m doing a combination of pain meds, muscle creams, and the heat pad, and these are helping, but it amazes me how long it takes me to get back to what passes for ‘normal’ around here.
Today I’ll get on my mat and do SUPER careful stretches v-e-r-y slowly and see if I can get myself straightened out again.
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I hope, that you will recover soon, Linda 🙂
I had problems with my Osteoarthritis at the hospital because of a bad bed, as first got changed after 1 1/2 week. This went long before I felt good again, about 3 weeks. Then I could leave the painkillers again.
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As if you didn’t have ENOUGH to worry about while you were in the hospital… I’m sorry, Irene, but very glad to hear you’re better now. Having your back hurt really affects a lot of your life. I’ll be glad when I can get this under control.
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You are right, it affects all our daily life. Remember to rest, Linda.
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I am. Thanks, Irene. I hope you get and stay pain free and get stronger every day.
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Thank you.
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