I fell on the mountain, here’s how I healed.
I fell on the mountain. I fell on my upper back. I felt beaten up and bruised. This is how I took care of myself.
*this is not medical advice. this is an anecdotal case study on my personal healing. *pls see your doctor if you are unwell or in crisis
Luckily, there were no serious abrasions. I was with a friend and they ensured I got home safe.
This is how I healed from the fall and the steps I took in chronological order: day one
ibuprofen with a banana and water before bed
bed rest from night until early afternoon
gentle mindful movement flow after waking up
lightened work load
sleep early
day two
woke up early, more water less coffee than usual
integrated mindful movement flow (mobility & yoga mix)
meditate
slightly larger workload
hot shower
mindful movement gentle flow
sleep early
day three
woke up relatively early
mindful movement
massage
hot shower
applied Wu Yang Brand Pain Relieving Medicated Plaster
rest
gentle movement before bed
sleep early
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