F*cked back.

Flip · Super Spammer Joined: 28 Feb 2004 Karma :

The past couple of weeks my back has been in bits. I think all the physical work I do has finally killed it. Bending, lifting, even getting out of bed and getting up from chairs hurts like f*ck. I'm only 30 FFS! Barely riding the bike at the moment cause the f*cker cripples me. Time for a Bandit 1200 I think so I'm not hunched over the tank.

Anyone else here suffer from one? Any exercises etc you can do to help?

Nighteyes · Dirty Bint Joined: 05 Aug 2003 Karma :

When it comes to back injuries, the best option is to go to the doctors for medical advise. If it's hurting as much as you say then I wouldn't recommend just hoping it wears off just in case it is serious.
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TL666 · Trackday Trickster Joined: 23 Mar 2005 Karma :

Your doctor will advise you to rest it for about five weeks also take two ibruprofen and two co-codemol three times a day. If its still bad the doctor may give you something a bit stronger like kapake or tramadol.
Trouble is, once you've hurt your back it can only get worse. I know this from bitter experience.

Flip · Super Spammer Joined: 28 Feb 2004 Karma :

I suppose I'd better pop and see the work nurse tomorrow. Confused

I'm not taking 5 weeks off though. In two weeks time I have a week off then I'm in for a week then I'm off for a week. I'll rest it on the first week. Laughing

flat spot · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Aug 2003 Karma :

Only time will heal bad backs. If it makes you feel any better I broke and dislocated my toe this morning. It hurts. Crying or Very sad

niff5855 · Sausage Boy Joined: 09 Aug 2004 Karma :

Bugger, Ithought this thread was about particularly energetic sex.

As I said - Bugger. Rolling Eyes

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Mrs Kickstart · Brolly Dolly Joined: 06 Apr 2004 Karma :

Hi,

I can highly recommend osteopaths, sorted my back out. I found the quack utterly useless.
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BanditBitch · World Chat Champion Joined: 02 Sep 2005 Karma :

I had a bad back for a long time, tried lots of alternative therapies, but the ne that actually worked for me was acupuncture, it was marvellous.

Paivi · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Sep 2005 Karma :

A few sessions with a chiropractor and you'll be as good as new!

Annabella · Like a person, only smaller Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

One of the exercises I do which seems to help more than most is strengthening my back muscles (along the spine to support it more).

I lie on my front, with my chin on a pillow and arms by my side, palms facing upwards.

Then slowly - very slowly, lift my arms, shoulders and legs (straight) up about an inch.
Repeat it about 12 times to start with - resting in between each 'lift'.

Don't try to do it quickly, this isn't to get your heart racing. Take time to make sure you are lifting each side equally and you are lying straight.
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McJamweasel · BCF Junkie Joined: 22 Mar 2002 Karma :

Try sleeping on the floor. Thumbs Up

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craigie b · Citizen Smith Joined: 26 Jul 2004 Karma :

If the problem is muscular then you will find being idle and not moving causes the pain to be worse, since the damaged muscles have got cold, which is madness as it means your in less pain when your actually moving about.

A good way I have found to relieve my back pain is to get one of those slimming pad units, the ones that alledgedly zap your six pack into shape, and attach the pads to the affect area of your back. Bang it on and it not only acts as a good massaging device (and according to my osteopath it will help dislodge any scar tissue on the affected muscles), but it stops the muscles getting cold so it acts as an excellent means of pain relief. I've found on some days the little pack has made the difference between being imobile and walking! Thumbs Up

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craigie b · Citizen Smith Joined: 26 Jul 2004 Karma :

Ultimately your backs probably not fucked beyond repair....get yourself down to a chiropracter and start loking after it so when you hit 45 your not a cripple!

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craigie b · Citizen Smith Joined: 26 Jul 2004 Karma :

TBH I haven't tried the TENS unit, but from what I can gather it works in a different method. The toning pads actively stimulate the muscle into movement where as the TENs unit stilmulates some kind of natural painkiller. I must try one at some point.

TheShaggyDA · Repost Police Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

The TENS unit jerks the muscle too, just not as much. I've got a Boots model, similar to this. Works quite well - bit like getting a deep muscle massage.
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Irezumi aka Reuben · Carrot Top Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Karma :

Stop taking it up the ass you dirty welsh clown!
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I've recently got one of those memory foam type matresses, so much better now in the mornings and I've only had it 4 days! Very Happy

Your posture can have a big effect on you, watch how you sit at the computer etc, and don't bend over to pick stuff up, bend your knees instead, or if you need to bend over for some reason Shocked

, use your arm to support your weight by leaning on something, 'build a bridge' as they say.

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craigie b · Citizen Smith Joined: 26 Jul 2004 Karma :

Back stretches and situps will help strengthen the supporting back muscles which will help give you a stronger bath...try and make it routine when you get up in the morning as you would brushing your teeth. It'll pay dividends in the future Wink

I wouldn't worry about your age vd back problems. My back has been fucked since I was 25 and I train more vigoursly now than ever. You have to learn to live with it though and learn what triggers its and then avoid doing it Very Happy

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Clanger · Stirrer Joined: 27 May 2004 Karma :

I suffer with my back but its linked to my injury, but I find the best things to help alleviate it right now are never sitting crossed legged or crossed at the ankle, sit upright where possible. Also invest in a decent mattress (one which moulds itself to your shape) and a NASA pillow, again moulded. Use a V-pillow when reading in bed, as it keeps you aligned.

And as you lie in bed, keep your knees bent, rock them gently from side to side, and this will help align your spine and pelvis, then gently lower your legs.

Sleep on your back if possible, but if you do lie on your side, sleep with a pillow between your legs to stop your spine/pelvis from twisting.

Very important that your sleeping time is comfortable - if you think of the time you spend in there.

Then seek professional help, I found both Chiro and accupunture work on mine.

I ride the naked sv because the riding style doesnt hurt my back.
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