Confessions of a Fugitive Mind
December 12, 2006
Warning: Sneezing May Be Hazzardous to Your Health
At dinner last night I felt a big sneeze coming on. Rather than try to stare into the lights or take other preventative measures, I turned to the side and let it loose.
Big mistake.
Who knew twisting and sneezing weren't a good combination for core muscles? Well, I found out immediately. It hurt to breathe at first and every little movement made me cringe. The pain is more localized now -- along my lower right ribs near the breastbone -- and being dulled by pain relievers. I'm now acutely aware of the everyday things that require the use of abdominal muscles, like getting into bed, petting the cats, using the toilet, and sneezing.
Posted by criminal at December 12, 2006 10:18 AM