I've got like a pinched nerve or something, and moving in certain ways is literally a giant pain (getting up from a supine position is the worst). I remember seeing a study somewhere that said using/muttering/yelling curse words was more effective for dealing with pain than using non-curse words in the same context. Honestly, getting in and out of the car, it seems to work a little bit. At least it feels worse when I can't use this strategy if the kids are with me.
Who's ready for Olympic Rugby?
I didn't realize things were kicking off today. time to check when the handball stuff starts.
7s has always started way before the opening ceremonies, and if the team does really poorly, the athletes' Olympics are over before the opening ceremonies, which I think is just pure BS
I think women's soccer starts today too?
And Men's. They play France this afternoon.
I like how your response to hj's pain is to get excited about rugby
Is there a mercy rule in rugby? Because New Zealand is killing Japan.
Oh, buddy, that is not a killing.
A beating yes, a killing no
(And no, there is no mercy rule besides the dominant team not wanting to wear themselves out too much)
I stand corrected. All I know about rugby I learned from Andy Capp.
Joe, that sounds a lot like the pain I had when I was diagnosed with bulging discs in my back. I suggest you have it checked out, because if it is, it's not going to get better by itself.
It's been starting ease back lately. If it doesn't go away though, yeah, it might be time for that.
Is the pain centered on your back or is it offset to one side or the other? I have sacroiliitis that flares up here and there, when it's bad it can nearly lock my back up, and it also feels like a bad nerve pinch. My right side seems to get it worse and more often than the left.
Could also be sciatica. I had that earlier this year and it was hard to stand up for nearly any length of time. I've been able to make it better through stretches and bends (lie flat on stomach and stretch torso up and back). It's not perfect, but it's been better.
lower back, just to the left of the spine (nothing on the right side).
*nods head* sciatica
If it is very low, could be SI joint irritation.
I have battled low back pain for the past 15 years or so. Tried to handle it myself, with some help from my Physical Therapist/Wife. I finally, decided a year or so ago to see a friend who is a chiropractor. He is big on stretches and exercises to avoid reinjury. After a few months of fix/reinjure/fix again, we decided that I should just come in twice a month. I pay $65/month and that includes 2 adjustments, and 1 treatment. Honestly, I was skeptical, but it sure has reduced my back pain and tightness. I am sure part of it is just me being more aware of keeping myself stretched out however, I have a newfound respect for Chiropractors. I would guess my 30-60 minute morning walks are probably helping as well.
Whatever works. I know that some people swear by it. But I am not a fan of manipulations.
I've been dealing with back pain since I was a kid, due to a congenital defect (spondylolisthesis). It was rarely a problem in h.s. when I was lifting heavy and throwing the shot. But grad school stress (and junior faculty stress) tied me up in knots.
I've had steroid injections (never any relief), been on various pain killers, done PT and done pressure points massage. The latter was able to get my muscles to relax enough to be able to do PT.
But the long-term for me has been stress reduction, exercise, stretching, adequate sleep, OTC pain meds and ice. It's a management issue.
I learned a lot from Stuart McGill's book, The Back Mechanic. Finding the right exercise and stretches has been a process.
My trigger is excessive sitting - it's always a concern in long car rides or when I'm at HQ and away from my standup workstation. Nothing major, but it always feels like it eventually could be
Shame about SWR's QS last night. With this lineup's scoring in 2024 (obviously not last night) they have to have far fewer QS losses than in 2023.
I had a great post for the game last night, right field corner. It was a classic pitchers' duel with some fine defensive plays on both sides. 31,000+ for a Tuesday night game is a pretty good gate, the ballpark has been plenty full since the AS break.
But can't add payroll!
Good thing MLB is redirecting half of the luxury tax money pool to teams that lost revenue from TV deals. Each team that lost revenue from a TV deal can be made whole, up to $15 million.
*raises hand*
um, i lost money from a TV deal.
Hey spooky, not sure if any of this stuff is any good but wanted to bring to your attention.
https://www.k-bid.com/auction/54650
Brock Stewart and David Festa back up, Diego Castillo is designated for assignment or release, and Ronny Henriquez is optioned back to St. Paul. Royce Lewis began his rehab assignment with the Saints last night.
Well struck
This gets 3-year contract to stay with the Kahhnicks.
Good. Keep him far away.
I’m at the National Card Show for the first time, and it’s in Cleveland. Man, white octogenarians sure miss their Chief Wahoo.
The irony being that Cleveland took the Indians name because they had Indians on the team and opponents were using the name as a pejorative.
It's enough to make you start doubting probability.
JIM HOLT!
In the five home games since the All-Star break, against National League teams, the Twins average attendance was 34,599. Target Field has a seating capacity of 39, 504.