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, but 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 locale, press it tight against the ceiling & install the screws. I used the top of my head & 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 damage, 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 & turned orange. I couldn’t make it up the stairs, take a shower or even comb my hair; Getting to the powder room was an disappointing process… Sleeping was nearly impossible. I laid on the couch on ice packs for three weeks. I am easily 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 & vapes. I looked for indica strains that feature high THC & high CBD pleased. The cannabis helped to lessen the pain, treat the inflammation & relax me. I am not much more careful about pushing my muscles too far.