October 1st was an awesome day. I had my usual chiropractor appointment and i was informed that yes, i can start lifting weights again. YAY!!!!
Sooo Friday was Back/Bicep day and my arms are STILL sore today from that. Followed up with some Chest/Triceps on Sunday and i am one sore bitch. It hurts to stretch my arms any way possible. Haha! I have to admit, i really love the feeling of being sore because it means i'm doing good for myself. Tomorrow is Legs/Shoulders so i know i'll be sore from that.
On a bad, well not bad but not great, note . . i have been referred to another doctor for my foot pain issue. After a couple adjustments on my lower back it doesn't seem to help much. Also changing machines isn't resolving the pain. Good news is that it's different benefits so they don't go with the ones for my chiropractor (which are to their limit). bad news is more xrays and more doctor bills. But hopefully it will help resolve whatever is my issue.
It has become frustrating not being able to push myself as i would like to because of the pain i'm getting. I fixed my upper back and neck and now this. However i have to be patient, easier said than done i know.
yawn, bedtime.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Cut off my Foot
No, i didn't weigh in this month.
Why?
For the fact that I'm irritated, frustrated and really don't want to add disappointment to it. Even though i was told by my Chiropractor that he is okay with me doing cardiovascular work, it's my damn foot that doesn't want to cooperate. I did the stair/elliptical machine for about 2 hours the other day, it was easy, Biggest Loser season premiere was on TV. Since that machine doesn't require a lot of bending movement from my ankle/foot it's pretty easy on me. However the following day i was hurting.
Yesterday i decided to walk Lily up to Ryan's work to grab a BLT for dinner, i absolutely LOVE the BLT at New Sagaya. Especially the way Ryan makes them with cheese and sprouts! Halfway home my foot started hurting pretty bad, it's still sore today and hurts when i walk on it. Massage only temporarily relieves the pain.
I really do not want to go to the doctor, mainly for the fact that it costs money. I'm spending enough in my chiropractic care for my neck and soon a spay for Miss Lily. Oh yeah, we were give a dog, purebred Boxer girl, from some friends of ours that could no longer keep her. She's lovely, perfect in almost every way. One of my cats is slowly warming up, the other seems to be still quite aggressive. I'm hoping time will change that, but if not . . . well we'll see when the time comes.
So, since i had 2 weeks of no exercise and the last week n a half or so of low output exercise (stupid foot) i really didn't want to weigh in. I don't feel as i have gained but i doubt i have lost. At this point i don't know what to do. I'm beyond frustrated, no like i don't have enough going on already but seriously! Today I'm not working out, I'm gonna go home and work on my art, this is day 6 of a 10 day stretch. Not to happy about that either. Oh, and my knee on the left side is also hurting at times.
Yeah i know, go see a doctor.
Could it be a hairline fracture? Or a sprain? A sprain that lasts for over a month? Really?
I'm still eating healthy, i had fast food the other day, first time in . . . . well i can't remember but it has been months! It was an enjoyable Arby's Roast Beef. Yummy! Other than that, lots of chicken, steak, pork and seafood. Vegetables and fruit. Some carbohydrates.
Maybe i will start lifting (even without Doctors okay) but just lift light weights. Hmmm . . .
Why?
For the fact that I'm irritated, frustrated and really don't want to add disappointment to it. Even though i was told by my Chiropractor that he is okay with me doing cardiovascular work, it's my damn foot that doesn't want to cooperate. I did the stair/elliptical machine for about 2 hours the other day, it was easy, Biggest Loser season premiere was on TV. Since that machine doesn't require a lot of bending movement from my ankle/foot it's pretty easy on me. However the following day i was hurting.
Yesterday i decided to walk Lily up to Ryan's work to grab a BLT for dinner, i absolutely LOVE the BLT at New Sagaya. Especially the way Ryan makes them with cheese and sprouts! Halfway home my foot started hurting pretty bad, it's still sore today and hurts when i walk on it. Massage only temporarily relieves the pain.
I really do not want to go to the doctor, mainly for the fact that it costs money. I'm spending enough in my chiropractic care for my neck and soon a spay for Miss Lily. Oh yeah, we were give a dog, purebred Boxer girl, from some friends of ours that could no longer keep her. She's lovely, perfect in almost every way. One of my cats is slowly warming up, the other seems to be still quite aggressive. I'm hoping time will change that, but if not . . . well we'll see when the time comes.
So, since i had 2 weeks of no exercise and the last week n a half or so of low output exercise (stupid foot) i really didn't want to weigh in. I don't feel as i have gained but i doubt i have lost. At this point i don't know what to do. I'm beyond frustrated, no like i don't have enough going on already but seriously! Today I'm not working out, I'm gonna go home and work on my art, this is day 6 of a 10 day stretch. Not to happy about that either. Oh, and my knee on the left side is also hurting at times.
Yeah i know, go see a doctor.
Could it be a hairline fracture? Or a sprain? A sprain that lasts for over a month? Really?
I'm still eating healthy, i had fast food the other day, first time in . . . . well i can't remember but it has been months! It was an enjoyable Arby's Roast Beef. Yummy! Other than that, lots of chicken, steak, pork and seafood. Vegetables and fruit. Some carbohydrates.
Maybe i will start lifting (even without Doctors okay) but just lift light weights. Hmmm . . .
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Dr Bilan Rocks!
I have a sinking feeling i won't hit my numeric goal of 220 this weigh in on the 12th. Against my better judgement i set the goal when i hate numbers. I think my overall health and well being is more important than any "number". After all i know people that are skinny as a rail but can't even ride a bike for more then 10 minutes without huffing. Moral: You can't put a weight number on health.
My Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Bilan, has released me to do only Cardiovascular exercise for now. I am seeing him everyday this week to have therapy and my neck vertebrae adjusted. I get the electric muscle relaxation for 15 minutes, then on the traction table for 15 ( i want one of them) and of course my adjustment. He adjusts my hips (one leg is longer than the other) my neck and back. Today i got some triangle shaped neck orthodic, i have to lay on this 2 minutes a day working up to 15. I also have certain neck strengthening and mobility exercises to do daily.
People tend to think Chiropractors are quacks only wanting money because they keep wanting to see you. I used to be one of these people, however if you do the research on the spine you see that it matters greatly in the quality of life. It's really logical and makes sense when you think about it, Chiropractic works, yes it's costly but who wants back or hip surgery later when you can prevent it now? Not i.
So I'm afraid until i start getting a better curve in my neck and my spine is in proper shape to allow nerves to do their job i can't lift weights, especially heavy ones. You have no idea how disappointing this is to me, I'm not much of a cardio person and lifting i thoroughly enjoy.
However i have to do what's healthy for me, i may not like it, i may complain but I'll do as told. Because the sooner i get "straightened out" the sooner i can get back at it. I only hope this does not discourage me or slow down the momentum i have built up already.
My Doctor of Chiropractic, Dr. Bilan, has released me to do only Cardiovascular exercise for now. I am seeing him everyday this week to have therapy and my neck vertebrae adjusted. I get the electric muscle relaxation for 15 minutes, then on the traction table for 15 ( i want one of them) and of course my adjustment. He adjusts my hips (one leg is longer than the other) my neck and back. Today i got some triangle shaped neck orthodic, i have to lay on this 2 minutes a day working up to 15. I also have certain neck strengthening and mobility exercises to do daily.
People tend to think Chiropractors are quacks only wanting money because they keep wanting to see you. I used to be one of these people, however if you do the research on the spine you see that it matters greatly in the quality of life. It's really logical and makes sense when you think about it, Chiropractic works, yes it's costly but who wants back or hip surgery later when you can prevent it now? Not i.
So I'm afraid until i start getting a better curve in my neck and my spine is in proper shape to allow nerves to do their job i can't lift weights, especially heavy ones. You have no idea how disappointing this is to me, I'm not much of a cardio person and lifting i thoroughly enjoy.
However i have to do what's healthy for me, i may not like it, i may complain but I'll do as told. Because the sooner i get "straightened out" the sooner i can get back at it. I only hope this does not discourage me or slow down the momentum i have built up already.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Beyond Frustrated
The pain in my back has yet to subside. This is an idea of how it has progressed:
- Pinched nerve
- Rubbed out . . ahh less pain
- OUCH! cant bend to the side pain thru the muscle running along spine
- Rubbed by amateur boyfriend
- Now . . pain in my spine area upper back. Grrr
So . . i haven't lifted weights since Saturday 8/22 and I'm starting to get frustrated and grumpy as hell. As much as i want to i keep telling myself that i could injure my back more. Sigh. Today I'm going to do some more cardio, i wanted to do some ab work but am a bit sketchy since it could cause strain on my back.
I have never really had back pain that has lasted this long . . from nothing. Usually it's because i lifted or slept wrong but went away in a couple days, not progressed. Tonight I'm going to try what a coworker suggested (he is old and has back problems a LOT). He said to lie on the floor with something under my neck to elevate it while keeping my back straight. Put my legs up on the couch or a chair (in a sitting position but lying instead) and this can help relieve any pressure built up in my spine and muscles.
Also thought of trying hot/cold compresses. I am really hoping i can get this to go away on its own so i don't have to shell out money to see a back doctor . . and chiropractors want to work on you for months. Ugh.
[ insert frustrated scream here]
- Pinched nerve
- Rubbed out . . ahh less pain
- OUCH! cant bend to the side pain thru the muscle running along spine
- Rubbed by amateur boyfriend
- Now . . pain in my spine area upper back. Grrr
So . . i haven't lifted weights since Saturday 8/22 and I'm starting to get frustrated and grumpy as hell. As much as i want to i keep telling myself that i could injure my back more. Sigh. Today I'm going to do some more cardio, i wanted to do some ab work but am a bit sketchy since it could cause strain on my back.
I have never really had back pain that has lasted this long . . from nothing. Usually it's because i lifted or slept wrong but went away in a couple days, not progressed. Tonight I'm going to try what a coworker suggested (he is old and has back problems a LOT). He said to lie on the floor with something under my neck to elevate it while keeping my back straight. Put my legs up on the couch or a chair (in a sitting position but lying instead) and this can help relieve any pressure built up in my spine and muscles.
Also thought of trying hot/cold compresses. I am really hoping i can get this to go away on its own so i don't have to shell out money to see a back doctor . . and chiropractors want to work on you for months. Ugh.
[ insert frustrated scream here]
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Pinche
My four day weekend was great. Sunday i got a massage from my friend and massage therapist, it was much needed as i was pretty tight. I have no idea where it went wrong from there though, either i didn't drink enough water after, the hour long drive home in the truck or sleeping wrong. Maybe a combination of the three. However when i woke up Monday i could barely move from a severe pinched nerve in my shoulder blade area. I had limited neck movement and shooting pains, it was so painful i cried.
Ryan bless his heart half asleep tried to rub it but he's no massage therapist. It loosened up enough to get the day's chores done. Well Monday was suppose to be my shoulder/leg day . . . ha! Yeah right, i could barely put my arms up to put my hair in a ponytail. I went to the gym rather later, did 45 mins of cardio hoping that it would help move out the soreness. I showered there (yes i have a leak in the bathroom and have to shower at the gym now until landlord gets it fixed) then went home.
Ryan was heading to a friends so i begged for one last assist with the lump that shadows my nerve. Surprisingly he hit the spot, felt the lump and i said, "now stay on that spot".
Ah, sleep did not visit me long last night. I went to bed late mostly due to the fact that i had been doing that all weekend. Bad habit i got into. However i attempted no earplugs and the dishwasher kept me up for an extra hour. It was ridiculous. So i finally started passing out at 3am only to wake up 5 short hours later.
My pinched nerve isn't hurting as bad however i noticed a slight bend to that side from the waist causes pain in that nice muscle that runs along the spine from the bottom up. Effects from the pinched nerve? Whatever it is, I've had just about enough of this shit. If it prevents me from lifting weights today I'm gonna be peeved, not much i can do about it, but i can grumble a bunch.
We will see when i get to the gym, gotta shower anyway so might as well make it worth the trip. Bathroom work begins Thursday EARLY in the morning . . . yay.
Ryan bless his heart half asleep tried to rub it but he's no massage therapist. It loosened up enough to get the day's chores done. Well Monday was suppose to be my shoulder/leg day . . . ha! Yeah right, i could barely put my arms up to put my hair in a ponytail. I went to the gym rather later, did 45 mins of cardio hoping that it would help move out the soreness. I showered there (yes i have a leak in the bathroom and have to shower at the gym now until landlord gets it fixed) then went home.
Ryan was heading to a friends so i begged for one last assist with the lump that shadows my nerve. Surprisingly he hit the spot, felt the lump and i said, "now stay on that spot".
Ah, sleep did not visit me long last night. I went to bed late mostly due to the fact that i had been doing that all weekend. Bad habit i got into. However i attempted no earplugs and the dishwasher kept me up for an extra hour. It was ridiculous. So i finally started passing out at 3am only to wake up 5 short hours later.
My pinched nerve isn't hurting as bad however i noticed a slight bend to that side from the waist causes pain in that nice muscle that runs along the spine from the bottom up. Effects from the pinched nerve? Whatever it is, I've had just about enough of this shit. If it prevents me from lifting weights today I'm gonna be peeved, not much i can do about it, but i can grumble a bunch.
We will see when i get to the gym, gotta shower anyway so might as well make it worth the trip. Bathroom work begins Thursday EARLY in the morning . . . yay.
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