A visit from a cardinal in the back yard.
We went to dinner with friends Saturday night. Actually happy hour, which translates to an early bird special. The food was delicious. The company was great. Then when we got home and I got out of the car, I tweaked my back.
I have no idea what I did. But I’m in pain and barely able to move. Is this ridiculous or what? Did sitting in the car for a 15-minute ride hurt my back?
I’ve taken Tylenol, Advil and had a hot hot shower. I’ve tried Salon Pas. No relief in site. I find this somewhat ironic. I heard of Word of the Year for the first time last week from fellow blogger Deb’s World. I had decided my word for 2024 will be HEALTH. I guess that doesn’t apply to 2023!
The only thing that made me feel better was a visit from the cardinal. I also captured him on my Bird Buddy.
Have you ever injured yourself without trying? Is this what getting old feels like?
Oh I’m sorry Elizabeth about your back. Back pain is notorious for starting without doing anything remarkable. I hope you feel better soon.
I’ve hurt myself numerous times without trying. It seems to be my signature move.
I was fine one minute and then in pain the next. Maybe it’s because I restarted my stretching and crunches routine🥲
Take a muscle relaxant if you have and hopefully it’ll relax the spasm.
Good idea!
Take care. Hope it get better soon 🥰🤗
Thank you!
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I agree with Sadje — pain that comes out of nowhere, as a result of simple movements. Take care, Elizabeth. Hope you’re feeling better soon! 🥰
Thank you. Today is better than yesterday. But my back is still tender. I remember my daughter hurt her back in high school picking up a water bottle during swim practice. She had to miss several practices and a coach said her season was ruined. It wasn’t of course.
There you go — the simplest stuff…picking up a water bottle! Glad you’re feeling a little better. 🥰
Thank you. I started stretching and crunches, so it could have been something that wasn’t used to moving 😬
Makes sense! Your body talking back to you. 😉
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I do this all the time! I have suspicions that things are moving around inside my body for no reason, getting pinched or pulled at the oddest times! It seems ridiculous that I can move exactly the same way on two different occasions- one time being normal and the next giving me serious pain.
Sadly EA, I think it’s called aging 😉
Isn’t it something? I think you are right about that aging thing….Also, I have a tendency to start and stop my stretching and crunches instead of sticking with it. That definitely moves things around.
I’m so sorry, my friend. Pain is NOT the business. Have you heard of a TENS unit? My husband has back spasms, and that thing helps! I’ve seen him go from immobile to walking in a few hours. Of course I don’t know what is causing your pain, so i can’t be sure it would work the same for you. I can only make the suggestion and pray – so that is what I’m doing!
We did get a tens unit years ago. Thanks for reminding me about it!
I feel you. I was having back and hip pain and finally got the doctor to order an Xray and MRI. The MRI showed a couple of disc bulges and a narrowed canal. Prescribed some PT but nothing other than ibuprofen until the pain gets worse. Good luck!
Good luck to you that the PT helps. My dad is 91 and when he’s in pain they’ve sent him to the PT and it helps him at his age.
Oh no! I’m sorry. I understand tweaking a body part. I woke up with a neck ache. FROM SLEEPING. 🤣
I’ve had that neck thing happen while back out of a parking spot! Ugh!
Oh man, this is not good news for getting older. 🤣
I’m a big fan of the back up cameras on cars these days!
Even better!
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Oh, I’m so sorry, Elizabeth. It reminds me when I wake up with a crick in my neck that last for days. So a pain! Hope your back feels better soon! (FYI for what it’s worth my massage therapist always reminds me to alternate ice and heat to get the blood really flowing. And take Advil so it sounds like you are doing all the right things.)
I haven’t been icing, so that’s a good reminder! The hot showers help, but I need to alternate.
Yikes! Sorry to read that. It’s amazing how quickly circumstances change like that. Hopefully, just as quickly, you will find yourself pain-free again. Getting older isn’t for sissies, that’s for sure. 🙂
I’ve heard that statement and agree! Thankfully I’m feeling better, but can’t believe the pain I went through.
Oh, ouch! That sucks. Yes, I woke up in the middle of the night and somehow apparently sprained my knee in bed while asleep. How the heck does that happen??!! I’ll be getting an MRI this Friday. It’s been an aggravation for a couple months now.
I like how you caught the cardinal and quail in the same shot!
Sprained your knee? You must have been in a weird position. Funny how sleep can wreak havoc on us!
Oh EA I’m so sorry to hear this. Of course, I’m having the same issues and nothing really seems to work. If I had a cure-all, I would let you know right away. This is the worst. Ugh. Hope you’re feeling better.
I am feeling a little better. I hope you are too. It’s unsettling when it happens out of the blue or a non event.
That totally sucks and back injuries seems to visit us like unexpected relatives or cavities! I’m so sorry. Sounds like you need to rest and maybe get a massage? Hope you’re better soon. Hugs, C
Thank you! Feeling better today. Who knows what tomorrow brings?
Pain is interesting, how it comes out of the blue. I had something similar with my shoulder. One minute fine, the next could not move it. Feel better. Love your cardinal.
Thank you!
Ooh, how did I miss this! Such a neat capture. I need to thank you because we ended up ordering my father-in-law a Bird Buddy. The price is steep, but I think he’ll love it… he spends so much money feeding the birds, and so much time watching them. Fingers crossed it’s a winner!
He’ll love it. I hope you got the solar panel. It really saves on having to bring the camera in to charge. When I got mine, it was in development (much lower price) and my son was bringing it to the public through a kickstarter like campaign. He’s really sad because it was his biggest project, he liked working with them — and he lost the account. Their competitor is offering his company’s services for free as an add on to their other services. My son’s company may provide better results or services, but people won’t pay if they can get it for free.
Yes, got the solar panel too! It’s so frustrating how business works… it’s typically the cheapest that people pick, rather than the best service.
I’m glad you got the solar panel. It works well here. If you have any questions, let me know. Yes, free works for most.
Yes, I’m excited! My FIL has quail blocks and feeders all over the property–we joke it’s Bob’s Birdseed Bonanza whenever he replenishes… I think the bird selfies will be such a fun attrition! I’ll certainly reach out if we have any trouble with it. Thank you!!
I can’t wait to see the selfies. We first used the Velcro strap to attach a holder to our fence. A quail knocked it off and it fell into the wash and the solar panel broke. I ordered a new roof and now I use the rope that came in the box to hang it from the fence and there are no issues.
Good to know! We’ll sure it’s very secure.
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