My body, especially my back, has been sending me messages since long before Christmas.
I’ve been ignoring them. Well, not completely. I have been stretching and doing strengthening exercises, but mostly. Okay. Yeah. I’ve been ignoring the messages.
Until this weekend.
Then my body gave me no option.
My back ceased up. I could barely move and whatever movement I could make made me cry out in pain.
I ended up in emergency — mostly because there was some concern I was having a heart attack — given my age, the fact the pain was radiating down my arms and legs, oh and I was crying.
I don’t cry. Especially when I’m in pain.
Don’t want the other guy to see me weaken!
Okay. Not an effective strategy and not all that useful for coping with severe Sciatica. Note to self: It’s okay to cry when in pain.
Right. Got it.
In the meantime, my weekend was very quiet. My back is slowly mending and I am moving without grimacing.
And, bonus! I read a trashy novel in between Netflix binging and lots and lots of sleep.
Watch out world! Here I come.
Oh wait. C.C. has warned me to not get all enthusiastic about picking up the pace just because my back is only marginally sore.
Right.
Heed my body.
Heed my beloved. He takes better care of me than I do!
For right now, I’m off to the Chiropractor and breathing deeply as I remember to treat myself with compassion and care, heeding the signals my body sends me.
Day is looking sunny and bright!
Dare Boldly 
Oh No….Feel better! And yes, listen to your body because nobody else can hear what you do.
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That is a very good point Mary! Thank you. ❤
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it’s slippery out there … watch your step!
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I hear you! Thanks.
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Louise, you will feel much better soon. A little muscle relaxant, some rest and then some new regular stretch moves, and you’ll be as good as new.
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Thanks Brian — starting to feel ‘normal’ already! 🙂
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EASY does it!
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I hear ya! Not my modus operandi! but I’m learning. Better late than never! 🙂
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Sorry to hear. I’ve been fighting on/off back pain for years but in the last 6 months or so it has become more chronic. An xray showed arthritis, etc. all the lovely aging things. So yes stretching, exercises, advil…. Good luck!
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That’s what’s happened with mine too Lisa! Man this ‘aging’ thing can be tiring! 🙂 Good luck to you too!
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Take care of your precious vessel Louise. Kindness and compassion go a long way … and a good chiropractor and /or acupuncturist. 💛🙏💛
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My chiro has been performing miracles Val! And I’m going to see my acupuncturist this week too! Kindness and compassion. I good mantra to live by. Thank you! ❤
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Years ago I learned a couple of yoga postures/moves for sciatica which, because I have hips that tend to tilt (the balancing of sacrum that helps sciatica helps that too), I have used for years to keep everything even. If we can figure out a way for me to teach them long distance, I’ll be happy to help when you are ready to move again.
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I so appreciate and admire your generosity of heart and spirit Leigh. Yes please! Let’s figure out a way. Hugs and Thank you! ❤
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