Happy Thursday everyone!
I survived shoulder injections. I listened to my doctors and took 2 days off from work, since my job as a dog walker involves rotator cuff. I’m thankful being self-employed because I have a flexible schedule and dog walkers to help, but there is no sick leave.
A slight reaction to the shot
This is maybe my 3rd or 4 steroid injections in my 55 years and this one, I felt side effects. I had mild flu like symptoms, heart palpitations, a slight fever and I wanted to sleep, so I slept for 2 hours. My doctor assured me these symptoms were normal for some people. I woke up groggy and sore. I reminded myself to take it easy, there was so much I needed to do. Sometimes it’s harder to rest than anything else. Resting is work!
My latest projects
The last 2 days I’ve been working on writing. My next installment for Menopausal Monday is in the queue. I’m also working on some Q & A for local business owners that empower women. stay tuned.
Recovery
My shoulder should be good by the weekend. Less pain and range of motion returning. I still won’t be doing handstands, lifting heavier weights and aerobic yoga. It will come back in time, but probably not the way I want it to. Next stop is physical therapy 3x a week for 4 weeks.
My official diagnosis is calcified tendonitis, I’m thankful I do not have a tear and there is treatment available. I still have not patience for this, but I have to.
When our bodies feel pain, we must listen.
It’s so easy to take for granted something we use daily, like our rotator cuff. After venting my frustration to my massage therapist, Pam, and she gave me some words of wisdom. She wrote “I’m pretty sure rotator cuff injuries are an intentional design flaw simply to teach us patience. They like to hang out for a while and teach us how much we use our arms.”
What an interesting perspective! This wasn’t the way I wanted to learn patience, but I also had not been listening to the signals my body was giving me. Sometimes when our body is telling us something, we have to stop and listen, or it will yell louder to get our attention.
Have a good night and be well!
I used resistance bands for my shoulder recovery a lot. I’m part time trainer/therapist, been loving resistance bands for all training more and more in last few years.
Yes! Listening to your body is so important! It took me years to learn that lesson. I have come to realize that the body holds all the wisdom and the brain will often steer you in the wrong direction. 🤣