My upper back started to tense up on Sunday afternoon. It was just annoying. But by Sunday evening it was making things (like picking up the baby) difficult. It got worse that night and by Monday morning I was semi-hunched over. I could walk and move, but as soon as I made certain random movements my upper back would completely seize up.
I called tele-health yesterday and gave them my symptoms, and they told me to go to the Emergency Room. Really?? Gaw. I think it's because I told them my back hurt when I took a deep breath - and since that's kinda-sorta-related to breathing - that's why they said that? Regadrless I did not go to emerg. I did call my doctor to see if he could suggest anything. He said a) REST - ahahahahahaha - he suggested letting someone else pick up the baby. Really? who?? Sheesh. b) warm showers, and c) massage.
I've never had a professional massage. But since the doc told me to, I made an appointment for today at 1:30. Only a 30 minute massage. Don't wanna go too crazy on the first try! Hopefully they'll be able to loosen me up a bit so that when my lovely little girl wakes up every hour on the hour like she did last night, I can handle it with less pain! wooooo. We'll see how it goes.
Okay, as a massage therapist I'll give a bit of advice. Massage therapists are crazy strong and sometimes don't know their own strength, so if something hurts or feels uncomfortable tell them to use less pressure. Especially if it's your first time, otherwise you will be sore. Ask your therapist to show you some pec stretches, especially the doorway stretch (they'll know what that is). Be sure to be really well hydrated before your appointment (go get a glass of water). And drink more water than normal after your appointment. I hope you enjoy it! Good luck!
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