L.J., romantic toiler on Nostr: Took my first walk with the kid since the day it ended with muscle cramps and pain ...

Took my first walk with the kid since the day it ended with muscle cramps and pain pills, and look Ma, no cramping even though it was a much longer walk than the previous ones that triggered relapses! I was careful about several things:

- Reduced tension and strain in my general posture and walk. I noticed I had slight back strain mid-back when I walked, which may be a precursor to more focused cramping on one side or the other when my posture is more unbalanced. I also have a habit of throwing my shoulders way back when I stand or walk as though I'm trying to hold my strides in. In response I consciously relaxed more, letting my shoulders slide down and pushing my tailbone forward.

- I didn't try to get “more of the sweaty work in” before I showered, I just went ahead and washed up. Also avoided showering in cold water, tempting as it was.

- Also avoided any direct blasts from the AC which could also be a cramping risk right after coming in from the heat. I have the window open in a different part of the house and a small electric fan going instead, which are more than enough in the late afternoon in a northwest-facing room especially when I'm cool from the shower.

- More stretching and warm-ups in general, and more relaxation. I'm noticing all these small and big tensions over my body and stretching them out. I've also let my backrest recline way back and am bisexually typing with my knees up and lying back at a 45° angle, which helps!