Friday, December 19, 2008

In figures of speech, can one really do what I did?

Can a person throw out their back?
One doesn't actually throw out ones back; it would be physically impossible to do that unless you were a contortionist!
Anyway, it does always seem to make my legs go numb.
And it has happened many a time.
Has anyone else done this out there?
And what or how do you explain why this happens?
Personally, I think it’s a little like a trick knee which goes out of its socket (I have one of those too); in my opinion the vertebrae go out of alignment, but when you stiffen up then pain will ensue, especially when bone touches bone.
I do have what is called degenerative spinal disease or osteoarthritis of the spine with cervical (neck) stenosis, which is a normal part of aging and if you live long enough you will get it too.
Most don’t know that, but being informed during physical therapy sessions, fourteen in all over as many years was quite eye opening.
Interestingly, I do not or at least at last bone density test I did not yet have Osteoporosis yet added to my repertoire of arthritis conditions, which I do have seven.
I was diagnosed a few years ago with Osteopenia, which is the pre cursor to Osteoporosis, again not that unusual for some one my age.
But that was not responsible for my back issues degeneration or damages mostly all caused by normal wear and tear, but a car accident or two, water park one too, and being a figure ice skater who did a few jumps that landed badly, and yes I was also a cheerleader with all that entails. I am pretty sure my twelve years of ballet did not cause the problem, but acrobatics may have, tap dancing; again not so much. And I am certain voice and piano lessons had no affect what so ever!
Not much different than all children who enjoy being young and fearless!

Anyway, I must admit my hubby was wonderful and took good care of me by bringing me whatever I required.
Finally at about 1 P.M.; I had time to think of the best way to handle the situation; and decided I needed a relaxing warm shower.
It seemed to be just the ticket, and I did feel better.
Now at this hour it is just a dull ache.

President Bush spoke about the rules for the Chevy and Chrysler Companies being bailed out for now the magic number of 16B as the temporary solution with a lot of concessions on their part dealing with salaries and cutbacks also proof of solvency by March 31.2009. To his good our current president stated he felt this gave our president elect a time period in which to make sure that there would be a decent final outcome to this problem.

Governor Rod Blagojevich of Illinois is still arrogantly saying he has done nothing wrong! What is with this guy?

Good night to all and to all have a good weekend.

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