Sorry I wasn't around yesterday- but I hope everyone had a great
weekend!
A lot of you thought that I was SICK- as in a COLD...but in
reality my back got hurt.
While vacuuming my bathroom yesterday with a
dirt devil, I leaned over & then got back up & BAM!!!! O-M-Gosh....my back
felt like someone had punched it!!! I needed to lie down right away!
So, I was in bed most of the day yesterday & now only have a minor
pain to my right when I move too fast. I remember how I used to (back in the days) take my health for GRANTED - not anymore! These days I thank God for another day of life that I get to enjoy with the people I love (& doggies too).
When I feel sick I pray for better health & try not to complain or be grumpy - because I know there is always someone out there who is worse off than me.
So today I am more than grateful for my health & the 'get well' comments that were left & emailed to me, THANK YOU.
Isn't it a pain in the neck
growing OLD ??? Well, my guy (who works out often) immediately told me I have to strengthen up my core
muscles asap... so that is what I intend to do!
Glad you are feeling better! Pilates works wonders for the core and is a fun workout. I'm completely addicted to it!
ReplyDeleteeek, i know the feeling! I have suuuuch a bad back. My doctor has made me strengthen my core and do pilates, along with sleeping with a special pillow and now sleeping on my stomach, and its still bad! feel better! and PS- biofreeze works wonderfully for aches and pains! you can get a knock off at Walmart and it basically takes the pain away and feels icy cool and minty on your body!
ReplyDeleteOuch! I hope you get better! Be careful and YES make sure to regularly stretch and workout a bit. Get better soon!!
ReplyDeletexo Edyta
yikes! that must have been scary! Your man is right about the core, time to get your booty to a yoga class!! glad you are off the couch!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are feeling better - I know the pain! I would recommend a chiropractor - I see one regularly and started getting massages after an adjustment about once a month or so. Its great and I do it on a Friday to end my week! ;-)
ReplyDeleteGlad you are better. Pilates works wonders for me!
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better Jen
ReplyDeleteGlad you're better!
ReplyDeleteP.S: cute dog!
Eeeek! The back's never a good thing to go :( Take care.. xx
ReplyDeleteAdd me to the list of pilates enthusiasts. But a set of a few stretches and strengthening exercises will also do wonders. I had a similar injury a few years ago (prepping a wall for painting!) and went to PT for the first time. Highly recommend.
ReplyDeleteLIBBY: i dont think ive ever heard of Biofreeze - i will definitely look for it if the pain keeps up - thank you. :)
ReplyDeleteNICOLE: Yea i need to get back to YOGA... :)
ReplyDeleteSARAH: That sounds awesome...and on Fridays..i cant think of a better way to start the weekend. Hmmm thank you for the idea!
ReplyDeletehow strange. i've been battling the same thing all week! literally couldn't stand up straight on sunday night - i had to crawl to and from. i'd have to second the chiropractor comment (and the strengthening your core comment). if you can find a reputable one that you trust, it's well worth it. i'll be going somewhat regularly from now on.....
ReplyDeletehope you're back at it by now! i am, but slowly.... ox
Glad you are feeling better Jen! My hubby just started P90X and It's totally motivation me to work out haha...
ReplyDeletePilates is the best. I love to play tennis and its kind of hard on your back muscles. But with even one pilates lesson a week I don't need to worry about backpain at all!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are feeling better Jen! My husband developed an easy to do exercise program for back strengthening which is a combination of specifically targeted stretches and exercises derived from Yoga, Pilates, and his own personal experiences
ReplyDeleteas trainer and coach. I think you may like it.
Check out this link: http://www.m3lifestyle.com/page/show/140
p.s: This program is yet to be launched to the public, so you get a nice sneak peek preview. I think you'll love it. xo, Aline