oh no...my aching back..
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RE: oh no...my aching back..
Lots of good advice already offered. Bio Freeze, which the Professor mentioned, is outstanding. I got mine from my chiropracter, who is a gift. Best one I've ever had. Good guy too. However, a good bed can make a difference. We have a King's Rest and I'm here to tell you that is an awesome bed. Not cheap, but how much is no back pain worth? Secondly, I suspect you overdid it a bit. Having said that, the exercise suggestions you were given were good. Let me give you a couple more. Do the old hurdler stretch or runnger stretch which is basically bending one knee and extending the other leg straight out. Being a desk jockey (and I know your pain), your inguinales can shorten up. Also, do some bend over stretches and touch the ground. The situps to strengthen the abs are good. Your back support is your inguinales and your abs. Exercising them and stretching them will help your back. Using a weight belt , kidney belt or anything to brace your back when you're doing heavier labor for hours at a time may help a lot. Note I said "heavier" not "heavy." Meaning any work going for several hours that involves you bending over and straightening up or stressing your trunk area more than normal. As for work, periodically get up and walk around. Best of luck.
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RE: oh no...my aching back..
Bluerose,
I am glad your back is feeling better. I have had 2 disks removed, and I can relate to your pain. (L34 & L45) L5S1 is in bad shape as well. I think with your condition, you work your back too hard and if you are not careful, concrete work and such will get you to the knife. Lots of great advice here that I will also use. No doubt taking care of and strengthening your back is the correct advice along with adequte stretching has helped me greatly. When my back goes out, I get depressed. Take care of it now before you do it worse. Example would be CONCRETE work! LOL!!! Good luck Bev and take care of yourself.
I am glad your back is feeling better. I have had 2 disks removed, and I can relate to your pain. (L34 & L45) L5S1 is in bad shape as well. I think with your condition, you work your back too hard and if you are not careful, concrete work and such will get you to the knife. Lots of great advice here that I will also use. No doubt taking care of and strengthening your back is the correct advice along with adequte stretching has helped me greatly. When my back goes out, I get depressed. Take care of it now before you do it worse. Example would be CONCRETE work! LOL!!! Good luck Bev and take care of yourself.
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ORIGINAL: springerGT
I have recently been diagnosed with spinal stenosis, have a hard time walking. Not much will help. sill rideI , not as much fun as used to be. Got me a little depressed. Have two bikes, it will really hurt to have to sell them but I,m afraid that may be in the future.
I have recently been diagnosed with spinal stenosis, have a hard time walking. Not much will help. sill rideI , not as much fun as used to be. Got me a little depressed. Have two bikes, it will really hurt to have to sell them but I,m afraid that may be in the future.
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