I really like hearing about your gardens. Gardening is the best therapy I have found. I encourage as many as possible to get out and dig in the dirt. Spring is just around the corner - WoooHooooo....

Jane - Apparently there is joint connecting the bottom, left rib to the chest (sternum?). It is made of a cartilage-like substance. He gave me a name for it but it was long and complicated. I forgot.

To tell you the truth, it was soooo painful that when he said it was not a broken rib poking my heart or lungs - I gratefully accepted the diagnosis. I know I shouldn't be so trusting but it was my lunch hour and I was glad to get back to work. Its still painful and I think he said it would be 6-8 weeks before the pain goes away. Yuk!

I know how I did it and I also know that from now on I will do my stretches before going into the garden. You know how it is - you think you are just going to....and you end up doing something strenuous that has to be done now!

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