State of the Bear

[mdlbear]

The shoulder and back problems that were plaguing me earlier this week seem to have vanished; I wonder whether that has anything to do with the mood shift. Don't think it's the light; I was feeling pretty good when I got up before sunrise. (I'm sleepy right now; better go to bed early.) Being a little more productive at work due to my recent schedule change? Something settling out in my mind? Who knows?

The Ace adjustable ankle braces and the running shoes seem to be the best combination for long walks these days, as long as I don't make the braces too tight.

The mood shift still bothers me, but I guess I'm not likely to know for certain.

Comments

[carmiel.livejournal.com]

Actually, I learned in massage school that problems w/ the feet & calf area can cause back pain, so fixing any problems there by using the braces may have helped your back. double win!

[mdlbear]

*nod* though I don't think they're related in my case. The back problem is a spasmed muscle that's been an intermittent problem for three decades -- it's often set off by adjusting my belt too tight, which is just a little too easy right now.

The foot problems mostly stem from a sprained ankle about two years ago. I also get calf cramps, but whether those are due to overuse or a slight potassium or calcium deficiency is unclear at this point.