My neck, my back, my legs, and my feet have been hurting all week. I don't know what is wrong with me this week. Maybe I am just getting old. I was off the entire week of Thanksgiving. I was able to get some rest, and lounge around. I then started a new job. I might have gotten lazy and my body might have to get used to being up and around again. I tell you what, whatever it is, I can't wait until I feel better.
I have been going back and forth on the metro for a few days. I mean several trips back and forth to get the needed paperwork for my job. It is almost complete now, and I just hope that tomorrow will be just a normal day where I go to work, then go home. I can't wait until the weekend. A friend of mine who is an extremely great cook, is having a seafood fest at his house. No matter how bad I feel, believe me, I will be there! I have been wearing heels to work everyday, and walking from the metro to the job as well as to my car. It is quite a little walk. I know that is part of the reason that my feet hurt. I used to wear tennis shoes to walk from the metro, but, since it is a smaller distance than I used to, I decided to just keep my heels on all day. Maybe that was not such a good idea. I need to either get better shoes or look tacky in tennis shoes and a suit.
My back and neck always hurt. I took physical therapy and thought that it was supposed to help. What a waste of money. I still hurt. I did buy the Wii Trainer, and worked out faithfully for about a week. I felt great. Then Thanksgiving came, and I have not worked out since then. It seems since I am back at work I am so tired, and so busy. Once I get home there is always something to do. I need a vacation. I can't do everything. I have not started my Christmas shopping yet. I have not put up my Christmas tree yet. Normally it goes up the day after Thanksgiving every year.
Why can't I get back in the swing of things? I am such a slacker right now. Am I resting my body or am I being a lazy whining bum? I need to get a grip and get my swagger back. There is a lot that I need to do. I need to paint my house. I bought my home over a year ago, and am still trying to figure out what colors that I want to paint it. I had it all figured out finally, but after asking some of my friends opinions, which was a huge mistake, I am more confused. I had bought paint samples of the colors that I wanted. After a friend left my hose and told me that all of my colors were too dark, I did not have enough light, my color coordinations did not flow, and everything else, my neck and back started hurting again, and never stopped. I am getting stressed over painting my new home. This should be fun. I should have never asked any opinions. I wanted it done by Christmas when my family comes to town. If I don't figure out what the heck I am going to do, my house will look a mess for Christmas.
Yes, I definitely need to get a grip and get to moving. I am making a decision to get motivated, stop stressing, and get back on track with my exercise routine. This will help my body to relieve stress and stop hurting so much.
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Have you always had the back pain? Could this be a heredity thing, or is it environmental (it sounds environmental, but who can be sure?). What did your doctor say?
ReplyDeleteI think you need to do an experiment: you know that you are stressed out, running around a lot, not exercising or wearing good footwear. What if you dropped everything bad for one week and put back into order the tennis shoes, the rest, the Wii? I think you know your own answers on this one!
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The shoes are definitely a problem. If you're going to be walking longer distances on a regluar basis, I would recommend using some walking shoes. The problem you are creating is added stress on the rest of your body. By changing the angle of your feet, it throws the rest of your skeleton out of alignment and causes your muscles to work harder to maintain your posture.
ReplyDeleteEmotional stress can manifest itself physically as well, so relax. Don't be so hard on yourself, all your tasks will get done. You're starting a new job, stressing about painting your house, stressing about Christmas and family coming to visit. It's bound to affect you.
Start with eating a balanced diet of fresh vegetables, carbohydrates and protein but remember to drink plenty of water. Make sure you are getting plenty of rest and slowly begin your exercise schedule again. Try to do some stretching and Yoga, it will help releive the stress and aid in your mental clarity. It will help.