Life With My Pet Back

Hi there! You have to sometimes give yourself permission to r-e-l-a-x..... Sometimes we all need to take a little "time out". I tend to run around a lot then need some time and space to just "be" and gather myself...then I find I am more productive and effective. I also need to be careful not to get too stressed as that invariably starts that niggle in my back indicating to me that I am overdoing it. My back now seems to be a barometer for me not to overdo it!! I am also a big one for making lists of things to do and I do that at work and at home. Presently I have huge to do lists for both!! When I get a bit overwhelmed I find my lists keep me knowing what is needing to be done. However, I think they also put some pressure on as they sit there until ticked off. If you have back and sciatic pain it may well take you longer to achieve the things you need or want to do, simply because you are dealing with pain, tiredness, lack of mobility....etc Then ...

It is the anniversary of the passing of our gorgeous, big hearted, golden hearted golden retriever boy. We shared so much in the short ten and a half years we lived our lives with him. I can completely vouch for the saying " Its a Goldens World, we just live in it" From the second he walked in the door our lives changed...for the better. I was never happier than when we were a little family with our Golden boy. Beautiful walks, silly antics, laughing until our sides ached, never ending hoovering, the love of a wet dog....the gracious paw offered to make it all better when I was feeling sad... Though we had our fair share of trials during this time, some of them very harsh, he helped us during those times too in ways only he could. FUN was his word! Well that and FOOD :) I wrote a memorial tribute to our "little man in a golden suit" if you would like to meet our golden boy. Paws In The Sand    Taking some time out for reflection....

Take control of Arthritis, and Get Your Life Back Article courtesy of The Healthy Back Institute. Red, burning, swollen and so stiff you don't want to move... that's what those who suffer from arthritis experience on a daily basis. If you know this all to well, you are probably one of the 46 million Americans (that's 1 out of every 5 people) that are living with arthritis every day. To better understand how to get relief from this debilitating disease we need to dive deeper into its root cause. Some of the types of arthritis which are associated with inflammation include: * rheumatoid arthritis * gout * tendinitis * bursitis * polymyalgia rheumatica What is Arthritis? Arthritis actually means joint (arthr) inflammation (itis). Arthritis can be used to define a group of more than 100 rheumatic diseases and other conditions that can cause pain, stiffness and swelling in the joints or any part of your body. Additionally, it...

I have known about this poem for many years but forgotton about it until I went "stumbling " today and found it on this website The Dont Quit Poem.   I think it is very apt for anyone dealing with back and sciatic pain and all the things we have to go through. I wish I knew who wrote it but from what I can find it is anon.   It is important to never give up looking for your solution and to "keep on keeping on" as my Auntie used to say...   I was sooooo close to giving up and resigning myself to a life of limited mobility. Everyone else(apart from my husband) had pretty much given up on me ever getting better.   Even professionals told me it was accept surgery with a long recuperation and no guarentees or learn to live with it.   So after a period of total inaction I decided to get grateful for what I did have and in the game again and with a much better,clearer and more proactive mental attitude, determined to find another way.... So I hope th...

Hi there, Today I want to show you this article by Jesse Cannone of The Healthy Back Institute talking about back pain at work or specifically if you work in an office environment. People often think an office environment is going to be easy on your body, after all there is no hard physical work. However prolonged periods of sitting, computer work and lack of movement can be as bad for your back and if you already have back pain and sciatica you need to take extra care of your back at work. As an office worker myself spending a lot of time in meetings, computer work and also doing a lot of driving, I am very aware of the stresses on my back so this article is well worth reading, especially the Action Points. Back Pain at the Office By Jesse Cannone, CPT, CPRS It's getting to be so bad that by Monday afternoon, you're already tired of being at the office. You're not even thinking as far ahead as Friday. Just getting to hump day is going to be challenge enough. ...