Back (028)

The ways in which I injure myself never cease to amuse me. This one though, I cannot figure out the exact cause. I woke up unable to move without nearly screaming, pain radiating from my lower back. It’s the kind of pain where you cannot tell if your kidneys are messed up, your period is about to start (not this time), or you pulled muscles doing something incorrectly. I’ve been hunched over to stay somewhat comfortable, unable to stand straight up without grunting.

Last night, we watched the CGI version of The Lion King at our friends’ home. They have couches that I do not find comfortable, and in my too-many-edibles state, I think I sat in a terrible position for too long. At home, I probably made the strained muscles worse by sleeping in a position that is typically saved for post exercise stretching, according to Mike. My entire day has been spent with a heated surface pressed to my back, ibuprofen at the ready.