Target is a dangerous place. This is no secret. But, I am not speaking of the unspeakable amount of money I would like to spend every time I walk in. Now, I am speaking of my own stupidity, and how it caused me to injure my lower back, making me an almost invalid, for approximately three days thus far. And how that actually turned out to be a good thing...
This past Saturday, I was buying a cabinet to put over the toilet (who doesn't need more cabinet space in the bathroom) and that is when it happened. I had chosen my piece of furniture and was about to load it into the cart, when, all of a sudden, the box came apart. Now, what every good girl should do, of course, is to immediately drop the box. Preferably NOT on your toes. But, unlike a good girl, who knows better, I tried to catch the box. And that is when it happened. That twinge in your lower back and the immediate realization that you made a HUGE mistake by not dropping the box, potentially on your toes. Yes, that is me. So I manage to make it home, I have R unload the item, warning him about the bottom of the box, and I go lie down on top of an ice pack for a while.
I am hugely grateful for the wonderful family I have been blessed with. They took care of me, and even would stop me if I tried to do something. :) Now, three days later, I finally make it to the chiropractor. I love my chiropractor, my headaches have diminished significantly since seeing him and he is just great at his job. He seemed a bit confused as to why a healthy 28 year old woman in good health with no prior lower back problems, would still be this hurt three days after the incident.
As it turns out I have a spine thing I cannot remember the technical term for. This, plus the strain on my back from moving furniture a couple days earlier, caused the extensiveness of the injury. So, once I am healed, I get to add CORE workouts to my swimming regimen. This will help strengthen my back and help reduce the risk of something like this happening again. I do have to go to my chiropractor again this week, but I am happy to be on the mend and back in the pool by Monday's practice. WOOHOO!
I am fully aware that there are far worse things in this world than a pulled back. But there was also a lesson for me. Even in rough times, times of pain or discouragement, there is a bigger picture. Now I know I need to work on my core to help with my spine, and any injuries this issue may cause in the future. I know what a wonderful family I have to work with me and help me during this injury! Trials are a time to learn and grow. Some are bigger than others, but it is what you take out of them that matter.
