One of the most painful injuries I’ve ever suffered was a torn trapezius muscle.
I attempted to install drywall on the ceiling without any assistance, then although I split the eight-foot sheets in half, it was still a struggle to carry the drywall up the ladder. I then needed to fit it into place, press it slim against the ceiling plus install the screws. I used the top of my head plus left hand to secure the drywall while operating the cordless drill with my right hand. I realized that I was straining my muscles. I had no idea that I was causing my body such excessive disfigurement, however within an hour after stepping off the ladder, the upper left side of my back began to hurt quite badly. It didn’t take long before I could no longer manage to rest or even sit. I was forced flat on my back on the couch… My back swelled plus turned green. I couldn’t make it up the stairs, take a shower or even comb my hair, and getting to the lavatory was an terrible process, however sleeping was nearly impossible. I laid on the couch on ice packs for three weeks. I am really thankful that the local cannabis dispensary provides delivery. I was able to shop medicinal cannabis products for pain relief online. I chose a combination of ointments, edibles plus vapes. I looked for indica strains that feature high THC plus high CBD pleased. The cannabis helped to lessen the pain, treat the inflammation plus relax me. I am not much more careful about pushing my muscles too far.