Should have Brought This Up Earlier
3 years ago
So sort of mentioned this in a recently posted pic, but realized after getting some 'pokes' about my status I should have brought it up in a more 'visible' form like a Journal; so been essentially bed ridden much of this month. I did something to my back and ended up with sciatica, barely able to stand up for several days. It's not entirely clear what caused it, but the principal suspicion is the rickety piece of patio furniture I've been having to use as a chair the past year or so, as it has next to no back support or cushion, metal barbs in places with pieces snapped off, and isn't level. Thanks to some help from good friends, a much better chair is on the way, and as I've been able to get better through a good bit of rest and daily stretches/low impact exercises to help strengthen the back, once the new chair does arrive I should be back to work again. Apologies for not bringing this up sooner.
Hopefully, it sounds like you just "threw out" your back so-to-speak, which is basically just a strain/sprain and fingers crossed it should get better for you within 2-6 weeks even though it hurts like a mother. I have daily aches and pains from my back thanks to fibro and arthritis, but it's always the absolute worst (like bed-ridden levels of bad, moving at all is suddenly painful) when I throw it out, which I do at least a couple times every year. Best thing you can do is rest and alternate ice/heat and just try not to strain it any further so that the muscles can heal. Just take care of yourself and do what you can to get to feeling better! The low-impact exercises are already a good start, just don't overdo it! Hope you feel better soon! <3
Backs are always serious business. Don't push yourself.