I haven't posted in ages. It's been quite a year for me. This is my year for injuries I guess. I was finally get back in running shape since my tendonitis and then I managed to hurt my back. It all started with a fall on a 12 mile run back in early May. I tripped on the sidewalk and went down on my hands, knee and right hip hard. I finished my run and then my next workout hurt my back. Just the usual right side lower back disc issues I've fought all my life.
I took 2 weeks off running and called it good. Ran a few more times but
was still having issues with my back hurting. I didn't listen and kept
pushing hard. Then one day in crossfit I did a stupid move and felt my
back completely give out. It hurt so bad I could barely walk. I ended
up flat on my back for 3 days. Todd had to help me to get out of bed
and to the bathroom and I couldn't put pressure on either foot without
severe pain. I went and got an MRI and found lots of damage on the left side of my low back. NO!! I have quite a bit of nerve issues going on right now. My left leg is numb from the knee down the outside of my leg to my 2 little toes and I can't straighten my leg completely or lift it more than about 6 inches. The muscles are feeling better and I can walk pretty good now. But I can't run or jump or twist at all. I have an appointment with a spinal surgeon in a week and hopefully I will know more about options and recovery.
For now I am taking it easy at crossfit and when I do lift I wear this sweet weight belt. It's a bit much and way too fancy for my needs but the support it provides is awesome and it helps me support my back. From now on anytime I lift heavy I will wear a belt so I don't get hurt again. Being injured doesn't work well with my personality. I am so uptight and emotional these days because I can't just get it out of my system with some serious cardio. I can't believe how much I miss running!
