Today was rough as usual at work….
Yet coming home I found myself with a smile on my face. Perhaps it was the weather? (It’s suddenly nice out) Or a sense of accomplishment? (Not sure for what…)
Doesn’t matter–I’ll take it whatever it is.
Went back to PT today.
The upside–I’m feeling significantly better and am just about recovered. Though it’s going to take me some time to build my strength back up.
Downside: I had to use colored dumbellls and a bodyblade today. What the point of the bodyblade is–I have no clue. It was very awkward to use. At first I wanted to treat it like a lacrosse stick, but then was told not to initiate the movement from my wrist. Heck as long as I feel better though.
Went back to PT today. Told the therapist, while it was nice to be back it really wasn’t somewhere I wanted to necessarily be. (The therapist understood completely).
The therpaist took a look/feel at my neck, and noticed that my left scalene was extremely tight, whereas my lower traps are weak.
Some myofascial release work was performed, and I can’t even begin to describe how much better things have started to feel. The true test will be tomorrow AM upon awakening–as that is when the pain is the worst.
Well, I’m bracing myself for another Monday tomorrow.
I do on the (perhaps) positive side, start PT for my neck problem. I’m more optimistic that the PT group I’m going to this time will be more helpful than my previous PT experience for a similar problem. We’ll see though.
So today was just a stereotypical monday. I got a lot (and I mean a lot) of busy work dumped on my desk…which was most frustrating.
Then I tried to submit our insurance claims and our clearinghouse is suffering the same “technical difficulties” it had on Friday. Ugh.
Finally–there was no one at work to discuss last night’s awesome hockey action with. None of the girls care for the sport; and the one guy who sits near me is much more into soccer (which we often discuss too).
At least tomorrow isn’t a Monday.
Tomorrow (Thurs) is my 28th birthday.
Wow…I’m 28 already!
My birthday is as ussual quite a mellencholly day for me.
There’s alwayis the joy of celebrating, taking in appreciation of all that life has had to offer me and continues to offer.
On the other hand, it’s depressing as I look by on another year past, and see lots of things I’d wanted to accomplish but did not.
As a result–I’m left in a mixture of emotion.
Back Friday most likely…
Went to the physiatrist today for a check up.
Good news: I’ve got no pinched nerves–and went to the doctor early enough to pre-empt any such problem.
Bad news: my left scalene and trapizius muscles are very tight. My hip flexors and hamstrings are tighter than (insert your choice analogy here)
The doctor referred me to physical therapy to learn how to stretch properly. Maybe while at PT they can give me some SMR as well to help out. It’s that or maybe I should find myself a good LMT around here?
Spent last night foam rolling/lacrosse ball rolling while watching Jack Bauer do what he does best.
Still have pain in the neck and now the lower back, so i made an appointment to see a physiatrist tomorrow. Hopefully get a diagnosis on both my upper and lower body issues. I think they’re related and I anticipate getting over them as fast as possible and getting back to pushing big weight.
Now back to my foam roller…
The people have come and gone….beads, beer and glow-sticks abound. (Kosher) Po-Boys and Jambalaya were served and devouerd.
The trumpet player (trumpeter?) came, performed, did a great job as well.
Me–i’ve been tired all day. It’s time for bed.
The Sister is holding a party at the apartment tomorrow. Therefore it’s currently major clean up time around here for us. (ALl the while she’s concoting some jello shots)
There was no hot water at the gym this morning. And the locker room as usual lacked heat.
This should’ve been a sign.
Got to the office and loaded up the computer. Found an email from our local Medicare contractor–saying that our application update was denied. The reason–it was on the 06/08 form rather than the 07/09 form. Who knew there was another version of the same form> The information on the application wasn’t going to be different anyway!?!?! (Ask me about national healthcare again)
Then the rest of the day stuck me getting interrupted in my work-flow with calls from some more “difficult” patients. *Sigh* It wouldn’t have really been Monday without all this, no?
Just doing my usual Sunday cooking and then getting ready for Super Bowl kickoff. Nothing too exciting. May toss in some foam rolling into the mix as well.
Today is the Little Brother’s 20th Birthday.
Very, very, hard to believe that my brother has turned 20 already.
Happy Birthday!
Time to watch 24….
I like this online video-on-demand (via the web). It allows me to watch the show at my convenience, rather than being fixed to a set time.
/Yay Jack Bauer!
Had a rough day in the gym. Think my neck injury is back, limiting my ability to effectively use my traps and deadlift. Sigh. Hit the hamstrings nad hips hard with accessory work still.
The office was freezing this morning and someone over the weekend turned off my computer (which takes 20 minues to boot it’s so old). Needless to say, I was cold and cranky.
The day more or less got gradually better. At least Monday is now over with and I can move on to Tuesday and whatever else is ahead.
Alas…Something funny is going on with my right leg again.
I had a so-so squat session on Thursday–maybe I went a bit too deep for my adductors liking?
Maybe I’ll contact the doctor…but not sure if I should skip the primary doc and go straight to a specialist on this one.
Anyone got any rehab ideas/advice?
Remembering a good friend whose life ended too soon on this day 9 years ago.
Until we meet again…
As a result of some New Years eve partying, I”ve got Lady Gaga stuck in my head right now.
I suppose it it could be worse. Alas, one of the girls was playing it at work too…so that just reinforced it.
Time to get back to listening to some punk or metal–and nourish my inner rebel.
So there was virtually no heat for the good part of the morning at work. It was really bad.
All of our hands and feet were frozen. Heck, it was so cold I’ve got some new cuts on my hands from dry skin (but it builds character, no?)
Hopefully the building isn’t as stingy with heat tomorrow.
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