It feels like I've spent more time on airplanes than on the ground lately. Two weeks ago, I flew to a new city four days out of the week, and each destination took two airplane rides.
And it's not over. I have three trips scheduled within the next two weeks.
Needless to say, I'm tired.
So it wasn't a surprise to me when my shoulder started to ache. Then my jaw locked. And later my foot hurt whenever I put on heels. I went to flats full-time. (Side note: I NEVER travel in heels, and neither should you. Trampling through airports in four-inch stilletos is a recipe for pain.)
Same-day visits to the chiropractor and podiatrist confirmed a sprained neck and toe.
I know it sounds ridiculous, but I'm not kidding. I got two scripts for Naproxen and a Cortisone steroid plus a recommendation for a travel pillow.
While on my latest business trip, I met a Navy vet who was diagnosed with gout. He was my age!
He described excruciating pain that left him unable to stand. Fortunately, with diet and medication, he got back to life.
It made me realize a sprained toe isn't all that bad!
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