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[LWolf]

My back froze up last Thursday. For no physical reason. I attribute it to stress. And it kept me unable to do anything during my whole 4 day holiday weekend. :grr:

It's finally beginning to relax. Here's what I did, besides bouts of tears and fuming:

Ice. Then heat.

Lots of hot baths with Epsom salts.

Pillows etc. arranged in the furniture to provide lumbar support. Resolutely sleeping on my back to keep from contorting into weird shapes while sleeping.

Arnica salve rubbed in/gentle massage by family members.

Plenty of rest. Good posture. No bending over or lifting anything for any reason.

And, on the 4th day, in desperation, a friend raided her medicine chest and brought me some muscle relaxers. And some vicodin to knock me out while I waited for them to work.

While the muscle is recovering, still no bending, lifting, or working in any way; no relapses allowed.

Feel better!