I took a class on Saturday called Total Body Conditioning. It's mostly a strength and conditioning class. After the class I was putting a load of laundry in and pulled something in my back. I was so upset. It doesn't hurt a ton, but it's the aching feeling like someone keeps driving their fist into your back. I'm taking some drugs for it, but the info on the web is all contradictory. Heat, Ice, Rest, Exercise.... Well, I'm plowing through it. I exercised 3 times yesterday. I took Step (albeit at a much reduced exertion) and Body Flow and then Sh*bammed at night (again at a reduce pace). I hate not being able to work out to full intensity. I think that's why I took 3 classes yesterday. Because I knew that it wasn't my normal. I have a 5k to run on Sunday, so I don't want to really injure myself more... GRRR...
Historically November has not been a very good month for me for weight loss. In 2009 when I lost about 30 lbs, November came and then I gained it all back. In 2010, I did not have one blog post in November - and we all know what that can mean. So, here it is - November....it makes me nervous. Visiting family and vacation makes me nervous - having an injury makes me nervous. I feel stronger now than I did two years ago and even one year ago. I will make it through November....I will.... determined!
RICE is the treatment for muscles strains and sprains: Rest, Ice (or heat sometimes) compression and elevation. Because it is your back, the rest and heat are the best things you can do. If you want to be able to do your 5k Sat, you better rest it till then. I know it's frustrating, but if you push it, you can do permanent, more severe injury.
ReplyDeleteBest of luck. Hope you're better soon.
Don't worry, November is one of the short months. I am sure you can do this, holidays and all.
ReplyDeleteMake a plan for November and stick to it. (Easier said than done, huh?) :)
ReplyDeleteI keep reminding myself.. 1 day at a time!
ReplyDeleteYou will kick November's ass! :D
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