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Post by jhawkr on Jul 11, 2021 9:26:42 GMT -5
Back pain! After at least 10 years with little or no back pain, the last few days have been an agonizing reminder of years of dealing with it. I hope I am able to correct the problem using the the exercises that have worked for so long that I got from a physical therapist. My issues are right between the shoulder blades, a tad to the left, a result of a motorcycle spill in my 20’s. I feel for you guys with even worse back pain.
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Post by Ricketi on Jul 11, 2021 11:47:59 GMT -5
Back pain sucks, I've had my issues with lower back strains caused from my past job. Daily exercise has greatly reduced pain, but I get complacent and have to remind myself what I went through with the pain. Hope it goes away for you quickly.
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Post by jhawkr on Jul 11, 2021 18:20:37 GMT -5
I’ve had far worse back pain so I’m not complaining too loudly. I think I will be able to work through it with the exercises and OTC pain relievers. I may be going to cardiac rehabilitation at the end of October and that may help but it is pending the results of my next echocardiogram.
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Post by HenryJ on Jul 11, 2021 20:30:48 GMT -5
Best wishes. And keep doing your back exercises.
A few years ago I saw some back exercises illustrated in Men's Health Magazine. They work! I think there were 3 of them, but I only remember two.
With one, you get on elbows and knees, then extend your right arm and left leg, like half-Superman. Then extend the left arm and right leg.
The other is being like an angry cat, getting on hands and knees and lifting up the back.
As I said, those work for me when my back hurts.
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Post by Ricketi on Jul 11, 2021 22:52:37 GMT -5
I think I jinxed myself responding to this thread, I blew out my lower back this afternoon getting out my recliner I can’t even stand up straight. It’s going to be a long week. I guess I didn’t do enough of those exercises .
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Post by Peegoo 🏁 on Jul 11, 2021 23:17:51 GMT -5
Awwww MOJO, gentlemen! Back pain is ...a real pain in the yoo-no-whut.
When things are working great and I'm pain free, I easily forget just how miserable it is to have back pain, even when laying flat. I used to hate taking painkillers (still do), but dangit sometimes I have to forgo my principles and pop the pills.
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Post by rickyguitar on Jul 11, 2021 23:30:13 GMT -5
I feel your pain. Well, my pain. I have an on again off again affair with back pain. On lately. Try alternating hot and cold compresses.
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Post by MoJoe on Jul 12, 2021 1:24:52 GMT -5
Mojo. A cracked vertebra from crashing the bike, also in my 20s, had me learning stretching and twisting the spine yoga-grade. Good for 99% of the time. Else, lying flat on the back with a hot cherry pit pillow tucked under helps. And giving it a day or two..
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Post by fkaJimmySee on Jul 12, 2021 5:48:57 GMT -5
So sorry to hear this. For me, back pain seems to return when my weight increases. It's another reason to try and stay trim.
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Post by hushnel on Jul 12, 2021 8:51:55 GMT -5
I’ve broken 5 vertebrae, two in my neck that caused partial paralysis in my right arm and three in my lower back. Usually not much pain, none at all in my neck.
I think my left hip is starting to act up, I pay close attention to alignment when working around the farm, walking etc. The pain has been tremendously reduce, most day’s I don’t feel it at all.
Sins of the immortality of youth.
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Post by MoJoe on Jul 13, 2021 15:57:45 GMT -5
Aligning and economy ergonomics à la Feldenkrais is also what's keeping me up when old injuries remember to remind me. With a once broken neck, collarbone, arm, elbow, hand, foot and toes, said method combined with rehabilitational yoga training has kept me free from pain (and meds) for quite a while now.
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Post by Vibroluxer on Jul 13, 2021 16:05:31 GMT -5
I can't imagine the rehab you must have gone through! Glad to hear you found something that helps.
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Post by jhawkr on Jul 13, 2021 16:15:24 GMT -5
The simple exercises from my physical therapist 32 years ago are coming through again. Doing much better today with only mild discomfort.
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Post by hushnel on Jul 15, 2021 15:25:32 GMT -5
Two days ago a huge dead Live oak came down and blocked the only entrance/exit to the property. Cut up about 8 feet of it to clear the driveway. Didn’t lift so much as rolled the cuttings out of the way, tried to keep them under 40 pounds or so.
Today’s a little better than yesterday, I cut part of the back field today about an acre and I’m done. The back only hurts when I initially get up or bend over. I’m taking it easy for a few days. I did wear a back brace running the tractor and it helped, but I could feel it. I should of used it cutting up the oak too. I’m leaving it out to remind me.
My right arm is about 50% paralyzed, it causes me to consider moving and lifting, it usually keeps me from screwing up my back too bad, since I’ve got the think things through, before taking action.
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Post by jhawkr on Jul 15, 2021 15:55:08 GMT -5
Fortunately, I am back to zero back pain after doing the exercises diligently for several days. I have other bigger health issues to deal with so one less thing means alot!
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