Friday, May 15, 2009

chomping at the bit

i've spent the last couple days mostly nursing my neck and i'm seeing a slow improvement - not as fast as i'd like of course, and not fast enough to assess how much of an impact my neck is going to have on my weekend plans to lead two workshops at forest folk festival.

fortunately, my dear friend laura is willing and able to jump into the breach, but i hate to leave her in the lurch, not to mention miss the good time. people will be there i haven't seen in a while and i was looking forward to seeing them again.

on the other hand, i can't let myself aggravate my neck. so today i'll cautiously try to expand my activities to include something other than lying on the couch, alternating hot and cold packs on my neck, drinking blueberry tea, and ingesting herbal muscle relaxers*.

and furthermore, the war will end. blessed be.

* the herbal muscle relaxer prescribed by my chiropractor is an over-the-counter supplement called Formula 303. it contains valerian root, passiflora and magnesium. i find it works very well for me, but i would advise anyone to check with their health care practitioner before using it!

9 comments:

Kathy said...

I hope you feel well enough to go to the festival. Take care.

Anonymous said...

I'm sending lots of love and healing thoughts your way! Try to enjoy this time of rest. It may be just what the Angels ordered. :-)

Granny Annie said...

What serves as an herbal muscle relaxer?

Amy said...

OUch. I hope you feel better soon.

Dina said...

i hope you feel better and make it to your festival

April said...

Try to take is easy, as best you can and, above all, get well SOON! Hugs and prayers!

Anonymous said...

Feel better annie. I'm sending you hugs.

Martha@A Sense of Humor is Essential said...

Sending my best for your neck pain to subside quickly.

lynette355 said...

Have you a neck brace?