Originally Posted by
RobbieTunes
More frustrating is a back injury from April that inhibits all standing, almost all walking, some sitting and most sleep. Thought it was getting better, but another fall put it in the locker. Pisses me off, so I take it out on the bike. Riding only on weekends since June 1. Discomfort riding is my new normal. The plus side is I only feel good on the bike, after a mile or so. On long rides, I just stay on the bike at rest stops, and if I dismount, do it sloooooowly. Margaritas aid in this endeavor. Dieting is easy; I often get busy and forget to eat.
Yup, my old neck and shoulder injuries had been doing much better... then I slipped and fell on a patch of ice in March.
And a couple of weeks ago I hoisted up a neighbor who fell... again. This time I screwed up my own lower back and hip, which hadn't given me trouble in years.
Getting old ain't for rookies.