The Sayer and the Namer

A Letter of Concern.

Dear Left Sternocleidomastoid Muscle,

Hi. It's me, your body. Or at least the brain and fingers of your body. I feel compelled to write concerning your recent behavior. I know that you're obviously upset at the way I'm sleeping, but you are really making things difficult for the rest of the body in which you reside. Is it really necessary to tense up the way you do? Must you cause our head to hurt? Not only that, but your recent negative behavior is beginning to rub off on your neighbors. Mr. Digastric Muscle isn't too happy with the stress you are causing, and that is the last thing the rest of the body needs. Also, you're causing me to favor your twin, Right Sternocleidomastiod Muscle. Let's just say that he's not your biggest fan right now. Multiple insubordinate muscles? No thank you.

Is there any way I can convince you to respond a little quicker to Physical Therapy? I can't promise you that I will change the way I sleep, but I promise to be much nicer to you in the future if you can grant me this small favor. I'd love to promise you frequent massages (good feeling ones...at a spa!), but that is something I'll have to take outside of our body and confer with my husband on. I'll get back to you. Perhaps your acting up will help me out in that regard. For that, I am thankful. However, until then, please refrain from further aggrivation.

Warm Regards,

The rest of Erin

posted by Erin @ 2:43 PM