This whole “klutzy-hurts-herself-at-the-littlest-thing” thing is getting a little absurd. Because yesterday, I apparently pulled a muscle in my chest…cleaning the house.
o_O
Now, to be fair, this house cleaning involved 6+ hours of moving furniture, lifting boxes, carrying a vacuum up and down the stairs, etc. It wasn’t like I was just wiping down counters and hurt myself.
BUT STILL. COME ON NOW.
(although I think this proves my theory that cleaning is hazardous to your health)
I woke up this morning unable to take a full breath without excruciating pain just to the side of my breastbone. I couldn’t pull the door of the house open without it hurting. It hurt to put on my coat. I know, I want to roll my eyes at myself too
One of those adhesive heating pad things, and a bunch of ibuprofen has made reduced the pain to where I can take a deep breath again, for which I am very grateful (it’s incredibly disconcerting to not be able to take anything but shallow breaths due to pain. I don’t recommend it). It’s still tender, and I have a somewhat limited range of motion, but I’ll take it.
But still.
CLEANING. I hurt myself CLEANING.
I’m ridiculous.
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Reminds me of the time I got shin splints from bicycling. Isn’t that the cardio people turn to so they DON’T get injuries like that?
That sounds like something that would happen to me…
Sounds like rib slippage. One day it will pop back into place. It happens to me sometimes when I do push ups and heavy lifting. Try stretching by sticking your chest out and shoulders back. Or clasp your hands behind your back.
Rib slippage sounds so much more medical than just a pulled muscle! I (think I) had that happen with a lower rib a few months ago, and then it just…got better. SO WEIRD.
Slipped, fell and pulled my hamstring. Not what people expect for a pulled hamstring. Now I know why those big ole football players roll around on the ground like babies.
Feel better soon an take it easy.
I gave myself a back spasm during pregnancy by mopping the floor too vigorously. It has remained a permanent pain in my….back.
(although I think this proves my theory that cleaning is hazardous to your health)
l love it
Ow! That sounds awful!