Swollen and Achy: Whoa Is Me

On Monday I awoke to a very numb right hand. I haven't been wearing my wrist brace at night, so I chose to wear it to work. The brace provided some support and stability. More than anything, I was just uncomfortable.

Tuesday morning I rose and was greeted with a neck/shoulder/back combo muscle spasm. The pain shot all the way from my head down the back of my legs. I could not seem to stretch enough or get any relief.

Wednesday evening I opted for a chair massage at the local mall. Twenty-two minutes for $20--not bad on a tight budget. The guy pounded my back and shoulders so hard that I almost cried a few times. I left the massage feeling exhausted, sore, and a bit bewildered. The pain and soreness continued the next day, even after flushing out the toxins by drinking extra water. Then on Thursday the pain subsided a bit.

D, M, and I took an evening stroll on Thursday. It felt so good that I wish we could squeeze a walk in every night. Nothing like a little positive reinforcement to set me straight!