Cause and Effect...

I hurt my neck playing softball two weeks ago. I did what the doctor said and I played no sports for a week...except for basketball. The doctor said I could play bball anyway. My neck was a little sore after bball so I rested a few more days and then resumed softball, weights and swimming. (Side bar: Ron, I went 3 for 3 with a 3 run homerun to raise my batting over .500)

Saturday I woke up in extreme pain and I couldn't move my neck again. I wasn't going to let my sore neck ruin my weekend so Aya, JT and I went to do errands. Not only was it hot, but I was just sweating because I had to walk and not turn my neck. My sister tried to adjust me and I felt better but she said that I don't have a neck problem at all. Instead, I have a detached rib and that is causing my muscles to spasm which creates neck pain.

Saturday, I was feeling better but decided to sleep on Aya's ergonomic pillow and lay on my back. Umm, nope. Sunday, not only did I wake up tired with a sore neck but my teeth hurt. The reason for that is I normally sleep on my stomach with my mouth closed. My saliva keeps my teeth moist and refreshed. Since I slept on my back, my mouth was open, no saliva, so my teeth dried up and was sore all day.

Needless to say, it was a rather uneventful weekend as I wasn't able to do a whole lot. What a waste of a weekend. =(

Luckily my sister adjusted me some more, but said it is going to take some time for my rib to heal. She can't put the rib back into place until the muscle tightness goes away.