I put my back out yesterday – by pulling the handbrake in the car, of all things. I felt quite ridiculous. <\/p>\n
The driveway is on an incline, so the handbrake needs to be engaged all the way, or the car starts to roll back when I lift my foot off the brake pedal. I guess I pulled too hard while my back was twisted the wrong way. There was a “click” and sharp pain and that was that.<\/p>\n
Immediately after it happened, I could barely get out of the car. All of yesterday I only walked with very small and careful steps, and took great care when standing up or sitting down or doing anything else really. And absolutely no bending forward in the waist unless I supported my weight on something other than my legs.<\/p>\n
Today was better. I still sense very strongly that I need to be careful with my movements, though, and preferably not move my back too much at all. So I spent most of the day sitting in the sofa in a carefully balanced position. It was a singularly monotonous day.<\/p>\n
I imagine this is what reality is like for frail old ladies. Must move cautiously, can’t pick up things from the floor without risking hurt. Asking your grandchildren to do things for you because you can’t. I will do my darnedest to end up a strong old lady and not a frail one. I abhor this feeling.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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