Dear Dr. Aaron: A Shaving Mishap Before Boating Weekend!

Well, this is about as embarrassing as it gets. I was shaving my legs in preparation for the big boating events. Things were going fine until I decided to get fancy and make sure I didn’t miss any stray hairs. This required me to twist, bend, and practically stand on my head in the shower.

Somewhere between "contortionist yoga pose" and "Cirque du Soapy," I realized I was… stuck. I couldn’t straighten up, couldn’t finish the job, and was pretty sure my hamstring had signed a resignation letter. The worst part? My phone was just out of reach, so I had to wait for my husband to check on me. He’s still laughing.

Can you please put me back together before the weekend? Also, do you happen to offer leg shaving safety classes? Asking for… me.

— Bent, Busted & Barely Boat-Ready in Osage Beach

Dear Bent, Busted & Barely Boat-Ready,

First of all, I'm relieved you didn't take a razor to the rescue call! And you're certainly not the first person to suffer a “boating injury” before even getting near the boat.

As for that hamstring, let's get you evaluated before your shower routine earns its own Olympic category. We'll figure out what's causing the discomfort and discuss the best next steps for getting you moving comfortably again.

And while we're at it, perhaps we'll review a few less adventurous leg-shaving techniques. No Cirque du Soleil auditions required!

Call the office when you're ready—and maybe let the boating crowd admire your smile this weekend instead of your hamstring flexibility!

Always here for you,

Dr. Aaron