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Oh, my aching arm! My Sisterlocks Retightening Experience

Day 2: The Pain-- Oh, my aching arm!

I'm right-handed and to my surprise my left arm in the area just above my elbow is swollen and sore from bending it while retightening my hair. My right arm is fine.

OMG... what have I gotten myself into?! Wow...

BEFORE Pic

I'm going to naturally try to cool my body's inflammatory response by eating green leafy vegetables, take supplements-- a good multi-vitamin, omega 3s, glucosamine–chondroitin, then take a Motrin and get back at it today.

Wish me strength, endurance and success!
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Amba said…
Wow. Well done for taking the class. It always seems intimidating at first.I'm sure you'll master the retightening in no time. You are in good hands to have Paulette at your side. Good luck.
9:41 AM
Maryee said…
Wishing you strength and endurance!!!
10:09 PM
z said…
The same thing used to happen to me when I didn't take very many breaks, but once I sat down and leaned back in the sofa, that took some of the pressure off of my elbows. For a minute I thought that I was the only one because I never read about anyone experiencing the same thing except for you.
1:11 PM
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