Yesterday was my first Physical Therapy treatment. It was not as bad as I thought it would be, but afterward, I was sore. The therapy treatments are not acupuncture, but they do use needles to stimulate my trapezius muscles and get them to spasm and release. Since my surgeries in 2017, my muscles have been clenched and I’ve been in a lot of pain. I tried everything myself to deal with it, but gave up in the Spring, and begged for help.
So my Physical Therapist, Evan, spent about half an hour yesterday sticking my muscles with needles looking for a reaction. They are a stoic lot, my muscles, but eventually, my left trapezius spasmed. Yikes!
On my trip home, I felt sore, and last night I had trouble finding a comfortable position, but finally, I did sleep.
On another positive note, I met my new GP in the Women’s Clinic and she is amazing. My previous and much liked GP’s, husband was transferred to Japan. So she left last Spring. Dr. M. took her place and we hit it off immediately. Yay!
The drive home, which included a stop at the grocery store, was crazy. You see I live in The Lakes Region of my State. We are the place to be if you want to fish, boat, or camp in the summer. The craziness starts in May and really doesn’t end until September, but the fourth of July is the worst!
Yesterday, many people got off work early, packed their cars, trucks or campers and were headed north. More than likely, they will stay up here throughout the weekend, and stay during the week until the Fourth on Thursday. The grocery store was packed as was the gas station at BJ’s. Everything took more than twice as long as it should have, and all I wanted was to get home.
So, Friday was a good day and I did get everything accomplished before I fell into bed last night.
Have a great weekend everyone!
PT sounds painful but it should help.
Summer crowds sound awful.
i don’t know about this therapy but i hope it works for you in time. we don’t have many areas inland where it becomes so busy during holiday periods but plenty of coastal areas.
When the term needles came up it makes me a little edgy.
Coffee is on
I was surprised to find such a lot of posts to read on your blog ! For a while there was nothing and now nearly every day ! Good so ! Sorry about your suffering but probably it will help !