Bumps in the Road

[edelsont]

My last two journal entries were both about things I recently
posted at my “site”on The Well.  This one isn't.

This is to let you know about a couple of mishaps I've had lately: I fell down.  Twice.

The first time, I was a on a ladder in my living room, and then a twinge caused me to lose my balance, and then I was lying on the floor, on my side.  I decided not to use that ladder
again.  And I went on about my life, more or less normally, for two weeks.

Yesterday, I fell down again.  The culprit this time was some slippery outdoor stairs.  I ended up in a remarkably similar position—lying on my side—only on wet ground.

I took more drastic action this time: was seen at the doctor's office the same day.  Got X-rayed, confirmed an absence of any fractures, not even the “hairline” kind.  Wheels
were set in motion to get me into physical therapy.

This didn't come out of nowhere: a month and a half ago, I told my doctor about an increase in lower back pain.  What I didn't understand, then, was that such an increase is often gradual … until it isn't.  One day, you try a movement you've done before, but this time, the muscles (joints, whatever) can't handle it.  So: twinge of pain, spasm, fall down go boom.

No physical therapist yet, but I will claim already to have heightened powers of observation, with early indications that this may help the situation going forward.

This is what is known as a growth opportunity.
 

Comments

[(Anonymous)]

Goodness! I am sorry to learn of another fall. But so very glad to hear of the visit to the doctor and outcome of that visit.
I know from personal experience that physical therapy helps and the results are swift and lasting if you are mindful in your practice. So be mindful!
The attached that I sent is a video, so no reading involved. I do hope you will enjoy even if you reject. I am off to a house concert this evening. It is time to chill. Beckie

[edelsont]

Thank you for commenting and for your good wishes.

Apparently you weren't signed in when you left the comment, so it was "screened", with the result that no one other than I could read it.

Until now: I have unscreened it, making it visible to the world. But I'm not clear what your intention was about that.

I can delete the comment (after saving a copy for myself) if you wish, thus retroactively making it effectively a one-to-one message. Let me know (via another comment, or via another channel) if you'd like that.

On the other hand, perhaps you'd like to leave it visible. And if so, perhaps you would like to clue in the other readers about the video which you mentioned. You are welcome to share a link (to that video) with the rest of my vast readership. It's all up to you.

/ Tom

Privacy

[(Anonymous)]

I am not overly concerned about who reads my replies to you. So it is fine to leave them if you are comfortable. As for the video, I would very much like to leave a link but am unable to find it just now so perhaps it might be easier for you to share if you are comfortable doing so. I find the information in the video useful for everyone. Thanks for suggesting. Once again, I am hoping that your health is improving and your ability to function in what you would consider a more normal way, are moving along nicely. Be very well Tom!

Beckie's link (was Re: Privacy)

[edelsont]

This link should take you to the video that Beckie was mentioning. The title of the video is

Sece Foster: How To Drop In To Presence & Stay Heart-Centered

May it bring you enlightenment, and/or giggles, and/or anything else your heart may desire.

/ Tom