Guest guest Posted October 18, 2004 Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 Yesterday I was out in the chicken yard trying to 'clean up' with a shovel - and all of the sudden as I was slightly bent over, and not picking ANYTHING up that was very heavy - it felt like someone hit me in the back with an electric cattle prod - my left side felt like lightning hit it - and I was bent over for good...I could barely breathe..I finally made it back in the house - and the best I can determine, the muscle that runs across my ribs in the back was pulled ... best I can guess anyway - when I breathe, or turn a certain way I can't catch my breath and a large gasp of air escapes with a moan (and I can't control that one! LOL) ... I've been putting peppermint on the muscles and heating pad and then ice pack ...I'm now getting really tight muscles since I'm trying so hard 'not to move' ... and that's a good trick .... trying to sit here hold my arms as close as I can to my body, not breathe, and type at the same time...picking up my cup of coffee is TORTURE! LOL ... and I've got a full days work ahead of me - web customers are waiting for their changes!! So I'll puter on :-) any help or ideas???? Blessings, Pam TLC Naturally - Pure Essential Oils & Soaps http://www.tlcnaturally.com E Web Express - Design & Hosting Service http://www.ewebexpress.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2004 Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 Hi Pam This doesn't sound like muscle to me, it sounds very familiar ( I think you have probably put something out, likely to be just a little knobble (facet) on one of your vertebra. It might go back on its own if you just lie down and rest. Muscle relaxant oils will help but If you aggravate it more it could take lots longer to get better and cost you money to have it tweaked! I would give up on the work for today and just rest - the world won't come to an end! hope it's better soon Ann - Scotland and the best I can determine, the muscle that runs across my ribs in the back was pulled ... best I can guess anyway - when I breathe, or turn a certain way I can't catch my breath and a large gasp of air escapes with a moan (and I can't control that one! LOL) ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2004 Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 Pam, Sounds like you are doing pretty good with what you are currently doing..... Perhaps try some Valarian or Kava Kava capsules. Both will help you relax somewhat, so may help the muscle relax as well. If not better in just a day or two, I would consider going to the doctor....just in case it's NOT a muscle that you've pulled. HTH a bit! Candy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2004 Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 Pam, I often use valerian root capsules for this. It dos help me a great deal. I hope you find some relief soon. Jan S www.sweetprairiesoap.com jans ~ The Soap Dr. is in! ~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 18, 2004 Report Share Posted October 18, 2004 Hi Pam, IF it is a pulled muscle, I have found that homeopathic arnica is very helpful for that - both the internal tabs and the external gel or ointment. BUT from what you are describing, well, it might not be just a pulled muscle. Might want to get to your local chiropractor and find out for sure and get adjusted. I hope you feel better soon! *Smile* Chris (list mom) Purdy Perfume Bottles http://www.alittleolfactory.com Pam [pam] Yesterday I was out in the chicken yard trying to 'clean up' with a shovel - and all of the sudden as I was slightly bent over, and not picking ANYTHING up that was very heavy - it felt like someone hit me in the back with an electric cattle prod - my left side felt like lightning hit it - and I was bent over for good...I could barely breathe..I finally made it back in the house - and the best I can determine, the muscle that runs across my ribs in the back was pulled ... best I can guess anyway - when I breathe, or turn a certain way I can't catch my breath and a large gasp of air escapes with a moan (and I can't control that one! LOL) ... <snipped> Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2004 Report Share Posted October 19, 2004 Hi, Pam. It sounds like it could also be a rib out of place. (Been there, done that.) Ribs go out of alignment, just as vertebrae do, and depending on which rib it is, can cause symtoms as you described. You might want to see a chiropractor or osteopath to help put it back in place, if that is indeed the problem. Hope this helps. Love and light, Angela. www.boulderhealers.com http://serenity.boulderhealers.com/ Mon, 18 Oct 2004 08:20:34 -0500 " Pam " <pam help with pulled muscle Yesterday I was out in the chicken yard trying to 'clean up' with a shovel - and all of the sudden as I was slightly bent over, and not picking ANYTHING up that was very heavy - it felt like someone hit me in the back with an electric cattle prod - my left side felt like lightning hit it - and I was bent over for good...I could barely breathe..I finally made it back in the house - and the best I can determine, the muscle that runs across my ribs in the back was pulled ... best I can guess anyway - when I breathe, or turn a certain way I can't catch my breath and a large gasp of air escapes with a moan (and I can't control that one! LOL) ... I've been putting peppermint on the muscles and heating pad and then ice pack ...I'm now getting really tight muscles since I'm trying so hard 'not to move' ... and that's a good trick .... trying to sit here hold my arms as close as I can to my body, not breathe, and type at the same time...picking up my cup of coffee is TORTURE! LOL ... and I've got a full days work ahead of me - web customers are waiting for their changes!! So I'll puter on :-) any help or ideas???? Blessings, Pam TLC Naturally - Pure Essential Oils & Soaps http://www.tlcnaturally.com E Web Express - Design & Hosting Service http://www.ewebexpress.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 19, 2004 Report Share Posted October 19, 2004 Sounds like you may have popped a rib out.... if you can go to a chiropractor he/she could check it out and pop it back in if necessary. I did that once.... it is painful! The type of pain is as you describe (hard to breathe etc). Hope you can get it fixed today! Shelley - > Yesterday I was out in the chicken yard trying to 'clean up' with > a shovel - and all of the sudden as I was slightly bent over, and > not picking ANYTHING up that was very heavy - it felt like > someone hit me in the back with an electric cattle prod - my left > side felt like lightning hit it - and I was bent over for > good...I could barely breathe. _________ $0 Web Hosting with up to 120MB web space, 1000 MB Transfer 10 Personalized POP and Web E-mail Accounts, and much more. Signup at www.doteasy.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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