*Set the scene*
So, my little one is almost potty-trained . . . except for when he needs to poop.
When that stinky time starts a-brewing, he comes running up to me on cue screaming, “Mummmmy, there’s a POOOOOOO coming.” I usually try and coerce him in to attempting to go on the potty, but he always firmly insists that I put a nappy on him.
Yesterday was no exception.
A day like any other day.
Except when I bent over to put said nappy on he-who-won’t-poop-on-the-potty, I felt something in my back kind of lock up and then a whole lot of pain. I wanted to yell out, “fuck a duck,” but resisted and calmly sat down instead.
But, it hurt!
It hurts to move. It hurts to sit. It hurts to type. It hurts . . . period.
Ouch.
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So, I guess I’ve thrown my back out. I’ve heard that phrase before . . . thrown my back out . . . and never knew what it meant. Where does one throw their back out to? Hmmm? My back is definitely throwed. In the trash. Out.
No wine tasting open houses last night.
No Time Traveler’s Wife tonight.
I have a call in to my doctor . . . hopefully she’ll prescribe some nice PT and massages and I’ll be right as rain in no time. It’s almost back-to-school time which for this household means biking or walking my kids to school. And, I think you all know how much I love to walk.
Thankfully, my sister is over helping out . . . changing poopy nappies for me . . . while I lay here with a heating pad and ibuprofen.
Any proven home remedies for back pain would be very welcome. Who knows? Maybe Casey will make a back/butt cube for me!
Kyooty said:
oouch!!! feel better soon, maybe some anti-inflammatory will do the job?
Cheeky Monkey said:
They don’t make bowls big enough to a back, butt cube for you..lmao Yes I’m down here feeding your lads while your laying on a lovely heating pad upstairs..lol Meg and Logan are getting along lovely! Yeah right! Teasing each other every second they get! Don’t worry your next cup of tea’s on it’s way up. Love ya!
Casey said:
I can try to fashion something for you if you want. It will probably consist of freezing water against a boogie board and two cantaloupes. Sound good?
I threw out my back lifting Graham out of a swing about six months ago and then every day for about two weeks, reinjured it. Now I just throw out my boobs several times a day.
Whitby Wendy said:
Well, you’re knocking on now you know, you need to be careful
convwmoms said:
The first word in the title says it all…..Ouch. Back pains can be so debilitating. Hope it heals quickly.
Deana Walker said:
Ok Karen….what shaw it be? Hmmm, shall I bring you your own private “wine tasting?” What movie shall I bring you my dear? Just name it! Hope you feel better soon and if you need anything…please please give me a shout! BTW, do you think the term “Throw your back out” is a redneck term? I think not…lol
mumof4 said:
Warm compresses then cold ones to shock the muscle. A whirlpool bath with the massage nozzle on hurting bit of back could help.
And Target sells good deep heat pads to wrap around like a girdle.
Good luck1
smalltownsmalltimes said:
My husband just threw his out last week….and I’ve had a flare-up. We are like two crooked old people hobbling around the block.
Based on experience, I say: rest, NASAIDS, and PT if it’s really bad. It will take time, but as I write this, you’re probably fine by now.
Also, now that you’ve had it happen once, be sure and walk, stretch and hydrate — every day to prevent it from happening again.
Bill Bartmann said:
Excellent site, keep up the good work
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