I Do Hate this Herniated Disc

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This morning, at volleyball practice, where I'm the Asst. Coach, I bent over to pick up a volleyball and Zing! I felt it right in my lower back. I had hoped it was simply muscular strain, and would get better during the day, but as time progressed, I knew it wasn't... it was going to be another long recovery.

I spent a lot of Saturday and Sunday resting, and getting a few back spasms along the way. I have to say, I've been told that kidney stones are one of the most painful things you can endure. I have to agree. When I had a kidney stone, it was bad. But a lower back spasm is right up there. If you can't control your breathing and force yourself to relax, then you're going to be in a world of hurt.

Monday morning Liza called the Doctor and I got the prescription for the steroid pack and some muscle relaxers which is all I need - along with time, to get better. It's no fun, no fun at all. But there's nothing I could have done to stop it. No way to know that this volleyball, or whatever, would be the one to aggravate the condition.

So I'm laid up until I'm better. What a drag.