When I said my work was back breaking, I didn't mean Literally!

[TawnyMyst]

So I had my last week of annual vacation for this year last week. I woke up with severe back pain my third morning in, took some OTC pain relief and figured it was just normal spasms. It didn't get any better after a couple days, so I broke down and went to see the doctor. After a bunch of scans, it turns out that I have developed Spondyolysis, which is stress fractures in the lower lumbar verterbrae. Another week off work, physiotherapy and some good drugs. Should be good to go back next week but it'll sure restrict some of my duties (thank goodness for apprentices to make do some of the harder physical things while I heal). The best part? It's caused by the physical nature of my job - so work literally broke my back!

[Food Lady]

Oh, I'm sorry though! I had a slipped disc and was afraid I broke it. No X-rays so I don't know for sure. Anyway, my friend got me a TENS unit and it helped somewhat.

[TawnyMyst]

I have a prescription for a TENS machine, just have to get it ordered in. Waiting until payday next week though, cause even with benefits, it's a pricy thing. Had my first physio appointment this morning and I know it's supposed to help, but I hurt now. It was very painful to drive home after, cursed standard truck. (I love my standard normally but today not so much.)

[csquared]

If you don't hate your physical therapist, they are probably not doing their job.

May you have a speedy recovery.

[Buzzard]

Ahh, Physical Therapists, I remember them well. Some of the kindest, sweetest, utter BASTARDS you ever wanted to meet.

Keep with the program, whatever it be, so you can be done with the pain part of things... unless you're into that kinda thing...