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Originally Posted by NJPain
Obviously, occupying more of my time doing things would keep me from sitting around stewing about my pain meds but with my broken back it's so hard to be active which sucks cause I used to be extremely active.
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My doctor told me to get up out of my chair, walk, exercise...something. I tried PT and it did nothing for me. Nothing. I started with the exercise ball and it seemed to help. Then I got back to work and I hate to admit it, but getting up out of my chair and walking HAS improved my situation. It's hard to start doing these things as it dosen't seem to make sense. I still hurt. I'm still stiff. I still can't lift 20 lbs. I'll never be what I used to be, but I've found other ways to streanthen my back.
Today, just now, I mopped my floor. It needed it badly. Then I felt it. A bad twist. That's all it takes. I'll be miserable for days for this. How dose one stop living? Stop doing? Stop WANTING to do things? We don't. I just keep going...I have too.
Best to you
J