Life With My Pet Back

My neurosurgeon said that I should swim for three times a week for the rest of my life. Thank  goodness I didn't have to have surgery (I wrote about that in another post) but he said I would have to look after my back very well all of my life.  So from that day I visited the swimming pool three times a week. Sometimes it was hard when you are in pain, getting there, getting changed, a slippery poolside etc but the relief when I got in the water was wonderful!  I did not swim. I walked in the water, I floated on my back and I hung over the side getting a wonderful stretch that felt so good. I did my exercises in the water, I did get a few looks at first but they soon got used to me and I did not care! Anything to help my backpain and sciatica...and it did. I loved it :) So I did well. As time went on and especially in the winter when it was freezing cold i lapsed a bit and after a few weeks of only going once a week i noticed the difference in my flexibility, my po...

Isnt it strange how as we get a bit older we get all sorts of aches and pains in places we didn’t know we had places! They certainly were not there when we were younger. I know I have, and though I try to ignore it , I know I should really be paying attention, especially as my Mum has two kinds of arthritis and I have seen first hand the effects on her. So if you are wondering if that grinding in your knees as you walk down the stairs is a cause for concern – or if the weakened grip as you try to open a jar is normal – (why are those jars on sooo tight these days !) or you are in pain, you may be looking at an early indication of Arthritis. I suggest that you do get it checked out by a qualified healthcare professional and also read below. Arthritis Reversed Book If you already have Arthritis, you’re still going to love this because he reveals how you can actually reverse its effects with simple changes in your diet alone. And even if you yourself don’t h...

Hanging out washing is such a simple task to do but if you have back pain and sciatica can suddenly seem more difficult , if not impossible!. You need to try what works for you but here's how I did it when my back was bad and now I do it as a habit.  I get the washing out of the machine and put a small amount in the basket, carry that to the line and set it down. Then I squat down to pick up the clothes and hang them one by one. Also depending on how I feel I often use a stool or bench that is outside to put the basket on and then I don't have to keep squatting down. Depends how i feel. If that is still too much and you have a dryer machine then it may be easier to just use that.  However if you do have someone who can help you hang out the washing then by all means ask for help. Sometimes it can be very hard for us to ask for help but be kind to yourself.   Oh Yeah and always watch out for those naughty Woodpigeons !! Gentle hugs Lose The Back Pain System ...

Do take a minute to learn more about   Heal and Soothe  When you are in pain you will try many things. I have been there too... It is reassuring to find that other people just like you are getting such great results.  Nothing works for everyone, however,  If you are in pain you never know you might just get those great results for yourself !     Heal and Soothe is known to:-  Reduce pain, inflammation and swelling WHILE healing the source of the pain.   It is a good alternative to NSAID's which can harm your body instead of heal it.   Dissolves pain with natural, inflammation-fighting ingredients.   Boosts your immune system Improves joint mobility and flexibility by reducing stiffness-causing fibrin.   Click here for Your Bottle Heal-n-Soothe. You may also be interested in the 5 worst foods to eat if you have Arthritis   Follow Jasmine Ann Raintree's board Back And Sciatic Pain ...

Read my Back and sciatic pain story and what I did about it.  It isn't always pretty and I am not always proud, but it is honest.  This is a brief version of a terrible time for me and how I sunk down and came out the other side. I am willing and wanting to share so much in the hope it can help someone else.  My Back Pain And Sciatica Story Would " Lose The Back Pain System " Help you ? Listen to what Jesse Cannone has to say on this video  Gentle hugs   Lose The Back Pain System Lose the Back Pain, is a system of self assessments to determine what physical imbalances you may have that may be causing your pain, then specific and targeted exercises to follow to address the imbalances, along with pain reduction strategies.    Follow Jasmine Ann Raintree's board Back And Sciatic Pain Strategies. on Pinterest.

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When you have back pain its pretty tempting to stay in bed. However unless you have been medically advised to stay in bed it is not generally the best thing to do ! When we remain still and stay in bed for a long time our muscles become weak and atrophy and get stiff. This in itself can cause or lead to further pain.  Bed rest used to be advised for back pain but not so much now. My physio and neurosurgeon and massage therapist all advised me to move gently. By all means if you are in a lot of pain it may be helpful to stay in bed for a day, maybe two but any longer and you could be on your way to lengthening your recovery time. If you really feel you cannot get out of bed or it is agony to move at all then you need to seek medical help.  Otherwise some gentle movement taking it easy but keeping the muscles moving and warm can be better.   Clearly always take medical advice for your specific condition and circumstances.  Lose The Back Pain System Lose th...