Well, I went to the doctor on Friday. Actually, my doctor went into labor and so she was busy, but I saw the PA at the clinic who determined I have muscle spasms. Hm. She offered me muscle relaxer and said I really just need to learn to do some exercises and such to help my muscles relax so I was also referred to a physical therapist. Oh boy. If it seriously did not cause such pain, I would have just skipped the whole thing. Yesterday I went to the physical therapy clinic and learned that where a person should have the ability to turn his or her head 90 degrees, I can turn mine 30 degrees (left) and 60 degrees (right). This is bad. I have a set of little stretchy bands and about half a dozen exercises to do that will strengthen the muscles a little lower on my back and stretch the top muscles (yes I realize knowing the names would be helpful, but for my purposes, not necessary). I was also iced and hooked up to this machine that sent a little electric pulse through my shoulder to help break down all the tension that I have. Mostly the situation is caused by stress and sitting hunched at my desk. I don’t feel hunched at my desk, but I do feel my shoulder hurting. I’ll keep you posted. If you’re lucky, I’ll have Jonathan take a photo of me doing my sweet exercising.
