It has been quite awhile since I've been to the chiropractor. Honestly, I'm one of those people that should probably go in once a month for a tune up. Unfortunately, I haven't been doing that.
I should have seen this one coming. Sunday evening, my ribs were giving me some grief. I was thinking maybe I had my HR strap on too tightly for the 5K. Then the last couple days during my commute on the train, I could not get comfortable no matter how I'd sit.
Finally this morning, my upper back tweaked and I was in pain. ::sigh:: Tonight was supposed to be my swim lesson. I had to cancel. This was not one of those, give it a shot maybe the swim will work it out type of things. Today became an unscheduled day off.
Of course now I'm trying to decide what to do to try to keep this from happening. I haven't been to yoga in 4-6 weeks. I'm already doing 11 workouts a week. Then an extra swim occasionally when the lessons happen. Fitting yoga in was getting to be tough. Maybe it's worth the extra time tho'. I mean, I know it's worth the time, but there is a limit to what you can do every week.
I actually went to the expensive chiropractor today. I haven't been there in over 3 years. He was surprised to see me. He remembers me from when I was 230 pounds and the neurosurgeon wanted to take a disc out of my back. (that didn't happen). He was glad to see that I've continued to keep the weight off. I was glad that he wasn't terribly busy, in addition to my back being adjusted, he worked on my left arm. He did about 4 adjustments to the elbow trying to get that lined back up and then one for my shoulder. That arm/shoulder is the problem side that keeps me from doing pull ups. It always seems to end up with tendinitis. Last year it was the bicep, this year it's the forearm. Ah well, I can think of worse things to have.
Lastly, I was stuck in traffic for quite awhile today due to an accident. I got to listen to a ton of Led Zeppelin this morning as a result. This is the song that got the "rock block" goin'.
2 comments:
I have recently started going to a chiro and I am seeing a huge difference, I think it was one of the best decisions I have made as far as my racing goes.
Yep, a good chiropractor is really nice to have available. I would love to have an adjustment on race morning.
Finding someone that does a great massage is another bonus. I haven't found "great" yet. Maybe I'll find that this season.
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