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I used to have lower back problems before I had my girls. I would get bad muscle spasms. I starting exercising and my problem went away and didn't have problems for 13 yrs. Since I've had relationship problems, I stopped exercising regularly. I went for a walk with my girls and did some weight lifting and felt a strain in my back. Tried to get down on the floor and do the common back stretches and couldn't get up...took me 10 min to get up.
At the moment I can barely walk and I have no flexibility in my lower back. I know this is from not exercising. I can't stand up straight and kind of leaning to the side - can hardly walk. I feel like I'm 90 ATM. If I'm not better by Monday I'll go for Xrays. When I'm better I'm going to start back on my exercise routine - I'm disappointed in myself. ![]()
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I'm really sorry you're having these back issues! I have a bad back also and I know exactly what you mean about feeling as though you're 90 years old some days. It's good that the exercises help you (but I know it's hard to keep doing them!) and I hope that this current problem eases very soon and you can get back to doing them. Wishing you a speedy recovery!!
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![]() lynn P.
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Thanks sundog. When it first started hurting, I tried to do the traditional back stretches but could barely do them. I laid on the floor with my feet on the sofa and an ice pack. I don't know whether to just rest or try to stretch it out. When this goes away, I'm going to get back on a regular exercise routine....this stinks. Amazing how severe pain ruins everything.
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Do you have any anti-inflammatory meds? I take something when I get a really bad spasm and I can't move properly. It usually helps a bit. I hope you find some relief soon!
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![]() lynn P.
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My husband has Naproxen for his own pain issues, so I took one of those right away. I've taken them before so I know it's okay to take his. I'm feeling a little better ATM - I did this back stretch where you lay on the floor with the legs against a wall...it helped a little. Thank you for your concern.
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I have had bad back problems on/off for many years. I stretch every day to try to prevent them from recurring. When they do flare up, anti-inflammatories, heat, and ice are the remedies for me. Ice is a natural pain killer. And the heat loosens things up so I can do the stretching. Good luck and hope you feel better soon!
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![]() lynn P.
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Hey Lynn. Got the same lower back issue. I have 2 ruptured discs in my lower back. Sometimes I have to slide up the wall to stand up. I was scared the first time it happened. Called EMS and was prescribed a pain reliever. Hydrocodone because I cannot take ibprophen. When you start exercizing easy does it.
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![]() lynn P.
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Thanks guys - unfortunately I'm not any better today, so I think I'll go to the clinic and then get some current Xrays done to make sure there isn't any structural things wrong. I'll keep you updated.
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Argh! Pain hurts. Best wishes for nothing serious and a speedy recovery!
![]() Just curious: how did Bella react to your being floored?
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Sorry the pain and immobility are still bad today! Good luck with the x-rays tomorrow and I hope you'll be back on track again very soon!
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![]() lynn P.
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Thank you for your concern and good wishes ((sundog)). I decided to go tomorrow to my family doctor and then go for Xrays. I just want to make sure there's nothing like a disc problem - don't want to injure myself further with exercise. If I get the all clear from the Xrays, I'm determined to make my back and whole body stronger again. I've slacked off the last couple years and this is a wake up call for me.
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It's a creepy feeling not being able to get up by yourself. My oldest kept saying "let me help you Mom" and I kept insisting to do it myself lol. I didn't like feeling helpless so it was very humbling. ![]()
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Happened to me too...was too hot out to exercise so now I have to start all over too. Doctor visit tomorrow for me too.
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I know what you mean ((NF)) - I go through stages where I exercise and do really good, then I stop. I was so proud I went 13 yrs without problems. I don't blame my body for reacting this way. I been thinking lately that I want to start exercising again. I hope this time I'll stick to it, so I don't have to start at square one. I feel so much better when my body is strong.
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