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Daddee I once was a slug.
Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 2815 Location: Mesa, AZ
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Posted: 3/10/2004, 1:19 pm Post subject: Pain in the... |
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Well, as of last night I am officially taking myself out of circulation for anything remotely athletic for the next 2 months.
My back just hurts like hell and there is nothing I can do about it other than rest/stretch/therapy.
I was doing much better so decided to play some basketball last night. That was clearly a bad plan. I was doing just fine till I cut a little too hard when guarding someone - and that just left me on the floor in massive pain for 10 minutes or so.
Now I can't even walk across a room.
I hate being injured. Hate, Hate, Hate, Hate, Hate, Hate, Hate, Hate, Hate, Hate, Hate, Hate, Hate, Hate, Hate, Hate, Hate, Hate, Hate, Hate, Hate, Hate, Hate, Hate, Hate. Did I mention I don't like it either?
This sucks. I am not even going to risk attempting anything till I am close to what I consider 100%. It's just not worth the pain of re-injuring it all over again.
So now I'm out of hiking during the prime season of the year.
Did I mention that this sucks big time? Or that I hate it? Or that I'm pissed?
Well it does, I do and I am. _________________ "Only small minds want always to be right."
- Louis XIV
"...haven't you lived long enough to know that two men may honestly differ about a question and both be right?"
- Abraham Lincoln |
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mike What box?
Joined: 30 Dec 2002 Posts: 3134
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Posted: 3/10/2004, 1:46 pm Post subject: |
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That just bites, Jared! Take care of yourself, get better! _________________ [/size] |
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ck1
Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 1331 Location: Mesa
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Posted: 3/10/2004, 2:16 pm Post subject: |
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I can totally understand your feelings...it would suck.
But...maybe you can catch up on some reading... _________________ -Colin
"The Journey is the Destination" |
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Tom Treks Gear Addict
Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3347
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Posted: 3/10/2004, 2:59 pm Post subject: |
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Jared, go see a chiropractor that uses the "activator" method. I was in a similar situation a number of years ago. This dude had me fixed up in a couple of weeks. It's a much less painful method, and is quite effective. |
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Nighthiker
Joined: 05 Jan 2003 Posts: 1714
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Posted: 3/10/2004, 4:35 pm Post subject: |
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Get checked out and Get Well Soon. At the fire department we can longer play basketball (or any ball sports) while on duty, we call basketball
Rim Hockey. |
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evenstar
Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 5548 Location: SCW by way of CA
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Posted: 3/10/2004, 4:38 pm Post subject: |
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Man, must be tough gettin' old Guess it'll happen to me someday, but I'm sure not lookin' forward to it! _________________ John Richardson and Richie Rich, El Perro de Playero
http://members.tripod.com/~evenstar/index.html
http://www.arizonahikers.com
When the Man waked up he said, "What is Wild Dog doing here?" And the Woman said, "His name is not Wild Dog anymore, but the First Friend, because he will be our friend for always and always and always. Take him with you when you go hunting."
--Rudyard Kipling, from Just So Stories, 1902 |
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Daddee I once was a slug.
Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 2815 Location: Mesa, AZ
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Posted: 3/10/2004, 4:52 pm Post subject: |
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Guess it'll happen to me someday, but I'm sure not lookin' forward to it!
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How long is your nose right now?
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go see a chirpractor that uses the "activator" method
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Been there, done that.
The problem lies with my hip-flexor muscles. They get very stressed because of my height and musculature (my legs are disproportionately large for my build - but then again, if you've hiked with me you know the advantages there). Occasionally my hip flexor muscles get over stressed and go into a state of spasm - 24/7. They begin to pull on other muscles and bones and pretty soon everything is all out of whack. The primary problem is that as a result a couple of nerves that come out of my spine into my legs become inflamed - that's the primary source of the pain. As long as those muscles are freaking out there isn't a darned thing I can do about it but take relaxants, pain killers and anti-inflamatory drugs.
I can do therapy - but that just makes it hurt more. Stretching seems to help a little and light exercise works a little as well. But, like I said - I've tried it all before and the only thing that has really worked is rest and time.
Oh, and not being a bonehead and going out and doing more than I'm physically capable of too soon. But who wants to do a darned fool thing like that?
And one more thing: I need to get back to 100% as quickly as possible, and not just for hiking reasons. We're expecting a new addition to the family around October 5 - and I have to be in shape to help take care of the wife and kids. _________________ "Only small minds want always to be right."
- Louis XIV
"...haven't you lived long enough to know that two men may honestly differ about a question and both be right?"
- Abraham Lincoln |
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roger
Joined: 13 Aug 2003 Posts: 262 Location: phoenix
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Posted: 3/10/2004, 4:58 pm Post subject: |
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Daddee,
Congrats on the soon to be new addition. Get well soon.
roger |
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Tom Treks Gear Addict
Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3347
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Posted: 3/10/2004, 5:01 pm Post subject: |
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Sounds like you're in quite the pickle there Jared. We can chop those legs down a bit for ya. I was contemplating doing that on the ridgeline hike. Didn't have my camping saw with me at the time though.
I think you better start to consider being a real man like Stan while you have your youth. Hehehe |
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Arizonaheat Got Supes Juice?
Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 1741 Location: Mesa, AZ
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Posted: 3/10/2004, 6:41 pm Post subject: |
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All he needs to is drink some Alien Supes Juice and he will be good to go. _________________ Our lives are not determined by what happens to us but by how we react to what happens, not by what life brings to us, but by the attitude we bring to life. |
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Hikngrl Canyoneering is my 'Happy Place'
Joined: 27 May 2003 Posts: 5578 Location: Peoria, AZ
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Posted: 3/10/2004, 9:38 pm Post subject: |
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Jarod, so sorry to hear your back is bothering you. I have been through that and
it stinks! Ithink the worst part is being forced off the trail for so long! Get to feeling better soon so you can get back out there! _________________ ~~~Diane~~~
I want to shine! |
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pfredricks
Joined: 10 Apr 2003 Posts: 347 Location: Peoria, AZ
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Posted: 3/11/2004, 1:48 am Post subject: Olesma |
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Hey Olesma-
Would orthotics help your problem- They might help light up your spine, even different shoes could make a difference.
Maybe not, but, thought I would throw it out there.
I know the mere mention of Orthotics makes Tom giddy.
-Pete _________________ "I am just going outside and may be some time."- Explorer Oates' last words before crawling out of his tent in -40 C temps. Sacrificed himself so as not to hold back his 1912 South Pole expedition teamates. |
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Daddee I once was a slug.
Joined: 04 Jan 2003 Posts: 2815 Location: Mesa, AZ
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Posted: 3/24/2004, 6:48 pm Post subject: |
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Well, the x-rays show the possibility of a herniated disk.
Joy.
They're working on getting approval for an MRI - that should provide definitive proof for the cause.
All I can hope for is that this won't require surgery. But no matter what it looks like it's going to be a long time for full recovery.
2 weeks later and I'm still in a hell of a lot of pain. This is going to be a fun spring.
[Insert various curse words here] _________________ "Only small minds want always to be right."
- Louis XIV
"...haven't you lived long enough to know that two men may honestly differ about a question and both be right?"
- Abraham Lincoln |
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Hikngrl Canyoneering is my 'Happy Place'
Joined: 27 May 2003 Posts: 5578 Location: Peoria, AZ
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Posted: 3/24/2004, 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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Oh Daddee, I am very sorry..... Hang in there.... _________________ ~~~Diane~~~
I want to shine! |
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Tom Treks Gear Addict
Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3347
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Posted: 3/24/2004, 7:43 pm Post subject: |
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Well Jared, if'n you can make it all the way to Reavis next weekend, with all the sharp objects and ta-kill-ya that will be there, we could make it a very quick and cheap resolution to your problems... shorter legs, and one less disc... no problem...
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