Sunday, December 30, 2007

Wrist Update

I saw an occupational therapist before Christmas to see if she could detect anything beyond what I know--it hurts the more I play. Yet I have enough inconsistencies with my pain to suggest that there may be something else wrong. After a series of questions and observations, she believes the pain might be resulting from weak upper back muscles. The muscles between my shoulder blades are apparently much weaker than they should be, and than the other muscles in my back which have been compensating. (I guess tae-bo doesn't target everything :) Because of my size combined with the weakness, she said that the nerve cavities running from my spinal cord to my arms are possibly constricting the nerves. The positive thing is that the solution is exercise! She gave me several strengthening exercises to try and said it could be up to twelve weeks before I see the desired results. Whether this is it or not, I'm thankful for the possibility of help. If not, I know God has something better planned than a pain-free semester. Isn't it comforting to have such assurance?!

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