At the end of January I wrote about having an injured deltoid muscle, at which time I felt both vulnerable and grateful. I am happy to say that my deltoid muscle is well on the way to recovery though not back at full strength.
I am less happy to report, however, that my right traps area is miserably tense. Opposite side of body to the original injury, flaring with its own issues. Did I compensate unknowingly for my other injury? Does my right side want some attention? Is it a message? Is it a repetition?
I’ve seen this scenario before. After my (left) back surgery for a herniated disc in 2007, my (right) neck/traps muscles went into terrible spasms and caused me far more grief than the ruptured disc ever did. I recovered after months of acupuncture, physical therapy, and massage.
I’m not having such severe spasms right now, but the tension is high and the pain is familiar. I don’t want to complete the cycle by matching the 2007 problems. So I’m acting fast to interrupt the escalating problem. That means another round of treatments: physical therapy (Wednesday) and acupuncture (Thursday). It also means less time on the computer, so I’ll keep this short.
I’m also committing to more meditation and quiet reflection. Perhaps I will learn something about why my muscles are making such a fuss.
In case you’d like to join me in quieting your breath, your mind, and your muscles, here are some images from a recent walk. Perhaps you will find them soothing, as I do.
What do you experience when you look at these photos?
Questions for Reflection: Is there any part of you that needs healing? Have you ever repeated a pattern in your body? What did it tell you? How do you respond to your body’s messages?
Writing Prompts: “When I think about taking time to stop and reflect, I am aware of ______” (then keep writing); “My body tends to get stressed when ______” (then keep writing); “I know I need to slow down when ______” (then keep writing); “The best thing I can do for my body and spirit is ______ (then keep writing).
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May healing come with sure and certain steps, and not hesitate. Referred pain can be miserable, as can pain from overcompensating on the opposite side from the injury. I’m glad you’re dealing with it promptly. Stillness and warmth and healing thoughts are being sent your way.
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March 5, 2013 at 6:26 pm
Thank you so much, Beth.Your comment feels very healing to me. (And yes, I’m now getting off the computer…)
I’m sure that much will be learned as healing sets in … the body is a master teacher.
To me, the images posted speak of transitions …in nature; in our lives … all connected.
We’re simply being asked to pay attention; what ever is needed will arrive.
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March 6, 2013 at 6:45 pm
Kathy, Thank you so much for commenting and adding to my sense of healing. Being quiet and paying attention – so good for healing.
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March 8, 2013 at 6:33 pm
My body tends to get stressed when I’m in a situation where I seem to not be in control. I guess that’s quite telling!
But, thankfully, I’ve learned through the years that exercise is the best remedy! I can’t say enough good about physical exercise!
Stresses melt away, and it a great way to clear the mind!
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Those snapshots are definitely calming to the senses. I hope you get well from the deltoid muscle injury. Seriously, I really love the snapshots, they have a calming effect to the senses. What more if I get to see those purple and plum leaves in real life.
This is a really nice post. I especially love the photos. What camera did you use? The colors are so vibrant and the composition was definitely thought of. Thank you for this excellent share.
An herniated disc is not only painful but there are people who are rendered invalid in the end after their surgery. Good for you though that you’re still able to walk, sprint, run, and smell the flowers. Hope you’d get well from the deltoid muscle glitch of yours too.
I’m glad that you’re finally recuperating with your deltoid injury. I wish you the best. Seldom can you find a person who is still inspired to update his readers in his blog even if he just suffered an injury.
Sorry about your torn deltoid muscle, I had dealt with patients suffering from that and it really feels awfully. Imagine how one set of muscles could cause so much pain and could immobilize you but it’s good to know that you’re healing. And you’re an inspiration that you find relief in what beauty nature has to offer.
Although I am not as prone to physical injuries as you are, I am more bothered by emotional pain that seems to be common in my life. The hard part about it is that when I get emotionally worn down, sickness follows. I have learned to relax a little more and to not take things to seriously just so that I could cope better.
It’s unfortunate to find out that you have suffered a series of injuries. I hope that you’ll heal completely as soon as possible. Sometimes, healing happens faster when our minds are at peace.
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I pray for your fast healing. All of us experiences some type of injury in our lives may it be physical or not, the important thing is to help ourselves heal.
Hope you’re doing fine, although that healing torn deltoid is very painful. But it’s so nice of you to still share about what you just went through. I’m thinking about taking another route when I get home from work, the one that leads straight to our backyard with little flower shrubs along the way.
Our body has a way of telling us when we need to slow down a bit so we really need to heed its call if we want complete healing. It is the best time to meditate and appreciate all those wonderful things around us that we seldom give a second glance during those times when we were so healthy and busy. Get well soon.