I've mentioned a couple of times here already about pain in my lower back. It's getting to the point where it's debilitating. In addition to this, I've been having a difficult time breathing (I'm completely winded just doing a waltz jump!). I haven't complained to Christopher about either of these things although I'm sure he'll notice soon enough, especially if he asks me to do a sit spin.
I went to my doctor last Friday for the back issues and the breathing issues. Because he suspected asthma (family history) he had me do a spirometry test to see if that's the case. Good news: I don't have asthma. Bad news: apparently I have the lungs of an 80 year old! I had to kind of laugh because I don't smoke or do anything weird with my lungs. It's a bit of a goofy diagnosis. Anyway, it worried my doctor enough that he referred me to a pulmonologist to have more testing done. Hopefully I can get this figured out so I can practice better.
With my back, the doctor prescribed me some muscle relaxers but that isn't fixing the problem so, conveniently, there is a sports rehab place at the rink and they are supposedly excellent. I have a consultation with them after the pulmonologist appointment tomorrow so they can look at my back and maybe find a way to fix me. I got nervous when the guy on the phone asked me who my coach was. I'm not sure I want Christopher to know I'm seeking therapy for my back. I don't want him to think I'm making excuses. Hopefully they can fix me soon so I can make some progress on things like sit spins and spirals and such.
So yeah, I'm broken in at least a couple of different ways but I'm determined to find a way to fix it so I can move on and continue making decent strides with my skating.
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