As previously mentioned, I tweaked my lower back during the strenuous task of tying my shoes prior to a race this weekend. It held up during the race but didn't take long to stiffen up once I finished. By the time I got home I could barely get out of the car.
Ice and Ibuprofen have done nothing to ease the pain. Looking back maybe I should have visited Dr. Guinness instead but I digress. Classic lower back pain. Hurts to sit. Hurts to walk. Can't straighten out my back when I stand. I should just lay in bed for a few days if it didn't suck so much.
A visit to the Chiropractor last night actually gave me some relief but it was short lived and is painfully sore again today. To top it off my vertigo has made a return appearance.
Other than that I feel pretty good!
UPDATE:
After suffering through another day at work I finally made the decision to see my doctor this afternoon. Good news is my back pain (and associated muscle spasm) is not the same spot as earlier this year that eventually led to 5 wks on the DL. A big fat love handle (or is that all muscle?) just above my iliac crest is in full spasm this time. Doc gave me an anti-inflammatory injection (Toradol I think he said) in my umm... gluteus maximus. Hopefully tomorrow I'll be able to walk upright again :-)
