The whole family suffers from migraines. Normally I can work through mine but this past weekend I had to do the napping, caffeine thing to get over it. Migraines generally leave me weak after an episode. Normally this wouldn't be a problem but since starting Paleo, I feel so much stronger that I decided to lift weights anyway. Big mistake. I did one deadlift, set the weight in a bad spot and tried to move it laterally. The attempt produced an audible pop and instant pain in my side. The doctor says I ripped the oblique muscles on my left side. The pain is impressive. I've missed two days of work so far because I can't sit long enough to drive and the pain is bad enough that I need both the massive doses of ibuprofen and hydrocodone. So migraines and lifting don't mix.
On a more joyful note, the doc said that I didn't have to give up weights entirely but I will have to isolate the abs and work around them. Not a worry, most gyms have machines that help with that. Of course, I have to walk to the gym which is a bit rough with the pain. The pain should pass soon and I should be back to my routine.
Anyway, I am exhausted so I'm headed back to bed. Before you work out, make sure that you either have a spotter or you aren't overly tired. It is what I should have done and it would have prevented this setback.
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