Sidelined
So much for attempting a triathlon this season — I’m suffering from a neck injury that should keep me from training for some time. That bus driver was right to worry about me. The diagnosis: either torn connective tissue or a damaged facet joint in my neck. Thankfully, it’s much better since the weekend when I could hardly move my head at all. Painkillers and ice have helped immensely.
I think it happened early last week while helping Agnes practice for her lifeguarding certification. She didn’t escape unscathed either and is sporting one — possibly two — broken toes. So we’re in pretty sorry shape for hiking the Chilkoot in two weeks.
I thought I’d share one of things speeding my recovery. Being an engineer, I decided to whip together a portable neck support for all of the chairs at home. It’s worked well, despite the obvious lack of duct tape.
Ingredients:
- Mini ironing board
- Throw pillow
- Tensor/Ace bandage
- Towel (vintage ’80s Garfield towel optional)
Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to take another 400mg of ibuprofen and 1000mg of tylenol…
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