DAY EIGHTY SIX

This one is dedicated to B1X.

Months ago, B1X mentioned that a move in the Core Synergistix video really hurt his lower back, "steam engines." Both B2X and seemed to have no issues, but did pay attention to the exercise more closely to see if we did have any pain. Nothing. So, then his pain got worse. And finally he got in to see an English speaking specialist in Tokyo (very cool, and hard to get). Turns out, he's broken a pieces off a vertebrae. In the exact spot we twist from when doing "steam engines"... Of course it hurt!!! He was agitating the exact weak spot of his back. Poor guy!

The crazier part is - they don't even know how long he's had a "broken back"... Could have happened when he was young. This is the brother that has done everything - serious weight lifting, marathon running, football! He's just lucky it's not worse. Anyway, they're still investigating to see if his back will be able to heal with the help of a back brace. Otherwise he may be able to get surgery or he'll have to live with the pain for the rest of his life. Which, will hopefully subside if he stops playing tackle football and doing steam engines...

For me, the workout was good today. I was TIRED! After my big workout day yesterday I was in bed by 9:30 and my alarm still went off too early for me! I should be sleeping right now. Tomorrow is KenpoX again. I'm looking forward to it.