Relief at last!

(image from spine-health.com)

After nearly four days straight of debilitating back pain, I finally felt well enough to work out today. I was miserable all day Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and part of Monday. I didn't get to run the half marathon that I was planning to on Sunday. I cried at least twice because nothing provided relief.

Finally, I saw a chiro this afternoon and finally felt some relief! The best explanation for the cause of the pain is a spasm in my rhomboids, most likely from overuse. In addition to the extra swimming I've been doing, I also lifted weights while extremely fatigued on thursday night. Sometimes your body just says, "enough already" and shuts you down.