In fact, today, I lifted my gimpy self out of bed and headed to
..........zzzzzzzzzzzzzz ......
But that's ok. It was actually kind of refreshing to not try at all. I could get used to this! And it didn't But the reason I feel a ton better isn't just because I used the elliptical....
Yesterday, my friend Anisa told me to use Epsom Salts.
Now...I had no idea what those are! They sound like something you'd have on the Oregon Trail in 1850.
But...desperate times call for desperate measures, my friends.
=)
So last night, I stopped by the Target and bought a ton of drugs: Aspirin, Cortozone, and Epsom Salts.
When I got home, my roommate laughed at me as I told her I was going to prepare my salt bath. But I was on a mission....I dumped a few cups of those suckers in the bath and soaked away.
OMG, Y'all....
Let's just say those people in the 1850s knew what they were doing. I felt SO much better. I did another soak this morning as well. No shame.
The only problem is that Epsom Salts relax ALL of your muscles:
Um yeah. Sorry...kind of gross....Totally worth it though. =)
My side felt so much better afterwards and I am now a fan for life! Plus it was only 3 bucks at Target.
Do you have any random cures that you use and swear by? Besides drinking Ginger Ale when I'm sick (thanks mom), this is my new one!
oh GOOD I'm glad this helped, I was getting a lil nervous there!
ReplyDeleteI did the elliptical a little last year when I had that stress fracture and it was a great opportunity to read books and watch news on the TV haha.
OMG! I have been suffering from a leg muscle pull for 4 weeks! I am going home tonight to try this! My husband mentioned it to me (he noticed the Epsom salt in the store)but of course I didn't believe him.
ReplyDeleteI agree, the elliptical is the worst. However, I do get my sweat on every time I use it. And, catching up on crappy TV makes the time go faster. You can also get in a good podcast or two on that thang.
ReplyDeletetotally a believer in epsom salt!! so glad your friend thought of that! i am not sure i have any random cures?? my mom thinks ibuprofen fixes everything though so no matter what I call her about..."take ibuprofen." ummm okay great. haha! so glad you are feeling better today!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you're on the mend! I thought Epsom Salt was just a placebo type thing. Ifargot sweats by it, it must be worth checking out :) Can't beat $3 either
ReplyDeleteI break my elliptisizing up into 5 or ten minute forward and backward intervals and make the time fly by with my kindle or watching tv shows I missed. Hope that helps? but more than that I hope you get better fast!
ReplyDeleteHaha, I loved this post! I've never used Epsom salts probably for the same reason you didn't - I thought it was some old fogey cure that would be all weird. Now I must give it a try while being on the lookout for other "relaxed muscles".
ReplyDeleteOh, and yeah - the elliptical is torture. Easy, but pure torture. I just want to run instead.
oh, SO glad that those salts are helping! i've never heard of that one, but i'll definitely give it a go if i'm hurting!
ReplyDeleteya, the elliptical is my top pick for cross training, i have a love/hate with it because usually i'm using it because i'm injured so i'm angry. but u can get in an awesome workout on there and u can maintain good shape on it too. plus, it's good even if u're not injured and want/need the low impact.
that said, love the star jones comment!!
I'm totally going to try this! I'm really lazy in the "fixing injuries" department! Love the new look of your blog! So bright!
ReplyDeleteI despise the elliptical. DESPISE it. But i love epsom salt, specifically that target brand :) speaking of which, i'm out and need to replenish. thanks for the reminder :)
ReplyDeleteA friend recommended epsom salt to me, too. But, like you, thought it was something from the 1850s. I guess I'll give it a shot. Glad you are feeling better!
ReplyDeleteOh yeah, I like epsom salts after long runs!
ReplyDeleteEpsom salts are way awesome! I am so glad they helped you! Hope you are feeling fit as a fiddle in no time, missy :) (did that sound old timer-y?)
ReplyDeleteYay! Glad you are on the mend! My grandma's cure for everything is to put a potato on it. I will save you the time and tell you 9/10 this does not work, or maybe I am just immune to potatoes :). Sleep is my favorite cure-all!
ReplyDeletehaha the first section i read was the relief of constipation..you sure that wasn't your side stitches? j/k - thanks for the advice though, I will have to go pick some up for this ITB!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you found something that is helping! :) Target has EVERYTHING! ;)
ReplyDelete:) De-lurking to pass along my fave remedy. Get some Arnicia gel (I get mine at Whole Foods but they have it in some drugstores.) It's been my savior during marathon training. It's all natural and works to make muscle inflammation go away.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the kind words. So glad to hear that you're feeling better!
ReplyDeleteWe actually used them for our old GSP's paws when he was having lots of issues (that never resolved, but anyway).
ReplyDeleteEpsom salts are kind of all-purpose-awesome. Like baking soda.