I Am Injured
Yup, it’s a figure competitior’s nightmare come true for me. Last week on Wednesday, I was cleaning up my gym in my basement…reached down to put away 2 dumbbells….and RIP! A ripping back pain took me right down to the ground. I went to the ER, the pain is now less in my back and very bad around my upper glute/hip, radiating right to the front hip flexor. So they give me the normal meds, I am no better today than I was last Thursday. I saw my primary doc yesterday, he thinks it is a severe muscle strain with my back. I have to go to physical therapy for a few visits before he will re evaluate me. I really want an MRI…but they won’t do it yet. So…I may have a muscle pull or a muscle tear or a bulging disc or who the heck knows what.
I am heartbroken that I am unable to compete this weekend. But it is not the end of the world…I need to focus all my strength on fixing this granny up. The next 2 comps in November are up in the air. I have no idea where I am headed.
All I can say is that when I am in a lifting session, I am 100% focused on form, to the best of my ability every rep. The bad part is that AMYSUDS rushes around way too much for the rest of the time…and I probably bent over at my waist to pick up those dumbbells when I was cleaning, like a dumb ass. I have to learn to slow down.
I can’t sit or lie down without alot of pain. I am hurting bad right now typing this.
Thank the man upstairs that my oldest daughter is here visiting right now. She was supposed to watch me compete….but instead, she is taking care of me.
I’ll get through this…one way or the other……………..
October 20, 2009 at 11:26 am
OH NO! That is so craptastic. Feel better soon!
October 20, 2009 at 11:27 am
My thoughts and prayers are with you for a speedy recovery!!
October 20, 2009 at 11:29 am
I hope you feel better, I know about a back strain and how painful that can be! Be careful and get fully healed! Well wishes sent your way! SENT!
J
October 20, 2009 at 11:29 am
Injuried oh joy, sickness is the other pain in the ass! Get better real soon.
October 20, 2009 at 11:32 am
I hope it is not serious and you can get back to 100% soon. Just take your time and get better. You are in my prayers.
October 20, 2009 at 11:34 am
Prayers for ya Amy. I have scoliosis, and tweak my back every once in a blue moon. Doing like you…….It’s usually something very light, not some heavy weight that I’m extra careful with. Back pain is the WORST! It’s debilitating.
Glad for your attitude. it’s a LIFETIME of work, not just one show. Best wishes!
October 20, 2009 at 11:35 am
Amy, hope you’re feeling better soon!! Sorry about missing the competition…damn.. that sucks!!! Suggest visiting a Sports Therapist and get some electric stimulation and heat on the area….just a suggestions… works when my lower back gives me pain. Take care
Bryan
October 20, 2009 at 11:40 am
That sucks! I really hope it’s not serious for you. The disk issues are nothing to laugh about. Be positive, rest well and heal quickly!
October 20, 2009 at 11:51 am
I am sorry to hear about this and I hope that you are recovered and better before long. Dont worry about the competition, somebody else can win it and then you can win all the rest of them.
October 20, 2009 at 11:55 am
Hope that you get better soon. Hang in there and come back stronger than ever.
October 20, 2009 at 12:14 pm
timing sucks big!!! sending my thoughts and prayers for a sppedy full recovery.
October 20, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Damn…..I am so sorry to hear about this injury. Talk about bad timing. Well the important thing is that you can recover from this. Competitions are a dime a dozen, but we only have one Suds. Get better soon girl.
Peace!!
October 20, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Have a nice recover and don’t try to come back too soon, it could be worse, just give it time.
Good luck
October 20, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Have a nice recover and don’t try to come back too soon, it could be worse, just give it time.
Good luck
October 20, 2009 at 12:28 pm
Sorry to hear about this. Hope it is nothing serious. Rest up and take care. You’ll be up and at ‘em before you know it.
October 20, 2009 at 12:29 pm
Terrible timing for sure. But if i know you, you will heal quickly and come back ready to compete even stronger and better. Take care of yourself and let the daughter and hubby do all the work.
October 20, 2009 at 1:19 pm
You are in our thoughts an d prayers.
October 20, 2009 at 2:08 pm
I’m sorry that really sucks Amy.
Take care of yourself, there is always next time.
Keep your chin up!
XOXO
October 20, 2009 at 2:49 pm
you really have an inspiring attitude
will be cheering for you next competition …
October 20, 2009 at 4:01 pm
Well you can be proud that you put everything you had into preparation. Hopefully that will give you some peace. Best wishes.
October 20, 2009 at 4:59 pm
Well that Sux!! Heal Quick!
October 20, 2009 at 7:47 pm
Sorry Amy.
Hope you feel better soon.