Sometime over the past week or so, I appear to have done something very silly. Namely I lifted a pot in not quite the appropriate manner, and done some damage which causes my lower back to go into crazy muscle spasms everytime I try to do anything such as, say, breathe. Oh God, the agony of actually moving.
I booked myself in for an appointment with the physio, who seemed to do some good, but it only lasted a few times. Now I'm back where I started. She also told me I have a slight curvature of the spine which is wholly unrelated to the current pain, but still, it's nice to know.
In a way I'm glad I don't do my old job, which required me to be sat at a desk on the phone and typing on a keyboard all day. At least now I can stand around, lean against walls, and still look as if I'm actually doing something beneficial.
This weekend, however, has mostly been a case of lying on the floor reading with as much enthusiasm as I can muster in the hope of diverting my own attention. I've just finished Winter in Madrid. It's very good, though I must confess that parts of it disappointed me a little... particularly when the person at the end did the thing. If you've read it you'll know what I mean.
Anyone ever seen that episode of Scrubs where Dr. Cox hurts his back, and every time he moves "You Can Be My Hero" plays in the background? That damn song has been stuck in my head for a week now. Get it out. For the love of God, hand me that screwdriver, and help me get it out.
6 comments:
Ow. I'm amazed how much we takes our backs for granted until they twang. But until it's twanged you never know how much work it's really doing.
Anyways.... I really hope it recovers soon - take it easy!
Good luck with that, K. I feel your pain, man.
Don't I know how it feels! Hope it heals soon.
Backs are funny things. You are a mere boy as far as back pain is concerned. Take care old chap
I don't watch Scrubs, but I've put my back out man times. Luckily it's actually OK and not particulary weak, unlike my sisters who put hers out last week and was in bed for many days :[
Ouch. Hope your back is better. I sypathise, I did the same to mine last year and it was flippin' agony. If you are prepared to try something alternative, try to find a Bowen Practitioner. After 20 odd years of Osteos, I've found it's the only thing that leaves me pain free.
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