As in my back. Last week I offered to help lift a heavy object, I slightly bent my knees while keeping my back straight. I lifted: sudden pain hit my lower back. WTF? I came up lame and in pain.
Thurs I drove up to Flag for a pulmonary function test to learn if I have a breathing issue. I enjoyed my time with the tech performing the tests. Results: I am normal. Nothing to correct other than my effort, I seem to push myself harder than my lungs can meet that demand.
Quick return trip from Flag. First stop was local chiro to work over my back. He put some muscle behind his manipulations which resulted in several loud pops. I stood up noticing immediate pain relief. He said the fix might not take which would require more visits. Pain and loss of range of motion returned. No riding because of pain. I returned Sat AM for more manipulations resulting in more pops. Fri I drove up to urgent care for a PT referral. She prescribed muscle relaxers which only made me spacey. She did write a referral for PT. Scampered to clinic to make appointment for Tues. Today I will give the chiro another go.
Wet periods mixed with sunshine wets the trails then dries them out. More of same for this week. Been staying at the paved overlook when the desert is too slippery to drive on. One night at the overlook a guy tried to pick me up. Fruitless for him. Started conversation by asking about camping. Duh. Great opening question kind of like will you help me look for my lost puppy? I was preparing dinner trying to follow a recipe and ignoring him. He became bored and finally left.
Sunday i joined the old gang for a Johnnys garage ride out in West Sedona. Learning more social trails. TrailDoc celebrated his 70th birthday.
I took on a full catclaw bush swack on my right arm. I was following a rider too closely as he brushed past the plant. He pulled it in his direction until it released then I caught it on the recoil. My upper arm has multiple punctures. I needed to keep pedaling to maintain balance. I saw what would be happening but decided remaining upright was more important that punctures.
Rain is falling. Beautiful morning blue skies, nice temp, forecast called for 30% showers mainly after 11 with greater probability for rest of day continuing into Wed morn. Got my ride in while the weather deteriorated. I put the rain cover over my bike before rain fell. Another night at the overlook. vehicles were driven on “road” to MP4 sleep spot leaving monster ruts. Slow driving picking the high spots.
Zags start WCC conference play tonight. Still ranked #1 in country. Will watch game at PJs shortly.
Daylight savings time rolled in Sunday except for AZ and seveal other states. We are no PCDT.
Off to have back fixed.