I had a chance to go to the Y before thunderstorms got in the way. And I accomplished the mission, with a 1750 meters swim.
Post swim, I showered, shaved, got to Publix, and bought a Stouffer’s Macaroni & Cheese. At our house, this is the go-to comfort food.
I have been doing the “magic” stretch that Matt The PT showed me yesterday. The stretch is producing results. I’m moving back to life before the pinched nerve. Now, after the swim I have ice on the sore places and my body seems to be responding to the physical therapy, the exercise, and the self-care and aftercare.
I noticed my posture was not helping this pinched nerve heal. I look down a lot, usually at my Smartphone. And when I hold my head up I notice some pain and so I tend to hold my head in a position that doesn’t aggravate the nerve.
As my Dad the Marine Officer used to “admonish” me, “Stand up straight.”
Aye aye, Colonel.
Dispatches From Dystopia 
Hmmmmmm…… that there swim….. not taking it slowly!
Funny you should mention that. I was cruising along just fine post-swim. I was doing the stretches. Dinner was simple, just pop the frozen Mac & Cheese in the oven. I did a load of laundry. Everything was hunky dory. Better than it’s been in weeks. Then I tried to sleep.And the soreness from over doing it hit me. The pinched nerve is doing significantly better. Oh well.
I get it …. I struggle to rein myself in…. but you would be better to just walk in the water and do some gentle arm movements under the water for the time being…..
Yeah, the stroke is not the issue. I think I go too far. Maybe a half mile today,
Maybe a quarter?
OK.