Big sucker, isn't he?
Yesterday I had an Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI). No, I did not give birth to a child.
I have two severely bulged discs in my back, my L4 & L5. The initial injury happened close to 2 years ago during a rugby season. And, being the stereotypical male that I am, I thought I didn't need to get it checked out. Then, just after the injury, someone asked "Hey, have you ever tried a workout called 'Fran'?"
CrossFit is not the reason for my injury. Lack of attention to something that needed to be looked at is the reason.
So, I got the ESI. They injected the epidural steroid in-between my L4 & L5 discs. The idea behind it is to strengthen both discs and that they will fuse back together. In about a week I should be relieved from the pain that I've been having for the past year down my leg. I'm supposed to take it very easy the next few days, and I have at minimum 4-6 of no CrossFit (per injection, I may need up to 3). Push ups, strict pull ups, and some Prone Press Ups. I may need another injection in 6 weeks, but we will cross that bridge when we get there.
Rather than be all down in the dumps, why not take this time to learn some things? Particularly, with nutrition. Over the next 4-6 weeks (whichever the doctor tells me), I will be experimenting with Paleo, without exercising. I know how my body reacts when I eat crappy and try to work out. But what about eating strictly clean and not busting my tail at the same time? I am going to keep the same regime of supplements that I do, with the exception of pre-workout and post-workout.
I am interested in seeing how my body will react. I'm probably going to go nuts not being able to workout, but at least I get to do something :)
