Through the miracle of insurance I am able to visit a chiropractor multiple times a year for adjustments and therapeutic massages. Not being one to pass up a good massage, I decided to visit a local bone-cracker and get setup. The Chiropractor used what I can only describe as a torture table to crack my spine and other bones. If you’ve ever visited a Chiropractor, you are familiar with the gut-wrenching sound your neck makes as they do the adjustment. Let’s be serious though – my primary reason for the visit was for the massage… and boy did it hurt so good! I was also able to get some good advice as to how I can help with the healing process. Nothing new, but it’s comforting to know that there are some things I can do to speed the recovery. Some things I could do include:
- Epson Salt Bath
- Hot/Ice bath
- Massage (roller/golf ball)
- Tape
- Continue to visit massage therapist
When I got back to work I went to a Yoga Class. I have never done Yoga before, and didn’t know what to expect. I thought it’d be a stretching session. I was wrong. Yoga, for those that don’t know, is a slow motion-muscle exerting-taking your body to the limit and back-journey. It was an experience, and I was sweating a lot more than I had anticipated. I felt wildly out of place, as those around me were much more experienced and flexible. I’m debating if I want to continue with it or not – if so, I need appropriate attire that’s for sure!
Why do I have the feeling that between the massage and yoga, I’m going to be hurting tomorrow!?