The Upside of Babysitting for a Certified Massage Therapist

I woke up unable to move. I was in tears because the pain was so bad. I forced myself through the pain to get out of my bed. I couldn't lift my arm above my head (makes for difficulty in washing hair!) I sat down on my couch and cried. My poor husband was no help for me either...he couldn't move because his lower back was cramping up and he was stuck too!! I did the only thing I could think of...I took some ibuprofin and tried not to cry while the little ones were being dropped off. I told L's husband that I had a MAJOR stiff neck and was in desperate need of his wife's hands. He was ALSO suffering from lower back pain and told me he'd pass the word along. So all through the day I'd suck air when I turned my neck too far or too fast, or when raising my hands or carrying heavy things....like Cam and little L!
When L came to pick up her kids I mentioned my neck problem and she jumped right in and rubbed it out for me...loosening it up as much as she dared without causing me other problems. Now I can turn my head, but it still has to be SLOWLY, but I can lift things and shake my head....a big improvement from earlier in the day. I can't wait for her to FINISH! I want my ease of movement back!! :)