Lower Back Pain Help
#1
Posted 07 March 2006 - 04:13 PM
Mark S Young
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#2
Posted 07 March 2006 - 04:45 PM
Folks,
I'm prone to a bit of lower back pain, primarily as a result of an old injury (stepped in a hole with a canoe on my shoulders), and a too-sedentary lifestyle and about 15 extra pounds. I'm working on it using some bastardized yoga, squats, "crunches" (opposite knee to opposite elbow, one leg at a time), and "hindu pushups". It's working for me, but now Holly has some discomfort.
Does anyone have some resources for women with back pain? I don't want to simply project something that works OK for a formerly very athletic man on a very differently built woman. And, if there's something better, I want to know about it.
Mark
Mark,
You may not want to hear this, and perhaps you already know, but FWIW: Most back pain (from strain injuries) is directly related to the strength of abdominal muscles. People with weak abdominals are more likely to experience back injury and pain. One of the best exercises (former personal trainer told me ... he was too expensive, so gave up ... but what a body ) is doing sit ups by using one of those large exercise balls.
For symptomatic relief of back pain, you might try DMSO ... available on eBay (or other sites).
Best to you, Corinne
#3
Posted 07 March 2006 - 04:52 PM
My personal experience is that the licensed practitioners of acupuncture and shiatsu are knowledgeable about the question you ask, and can provide remedies that would not easily be discovered on your own.
I personally find that prolonged sitting challenges the back more every year I age...the only solution I have discovered is to ride a bike or walking daily to meet the challenge. Unfortunately, fly fishing is not easily available in the winter mos.
You may have already heard that many folks say a frequent cause of lower back pain is insufficient water in the tissues and muscles in the back, which is solved by drinking water...I know from things you have said that you and Holly drink lots of water.
Some links below for info -
http://www.ninds.nih...il_backpain.htm
http://www.bbc.co.uk...ions/back_pain/
http://womenshealth....l/aa031203a.htm
Edited by hiker, 07 March 2006 - 05:03 PM.
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Posted 07 March 2006 - 04:54 PM
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Posted 07 March 2006 - 05:08 PM
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Posted 07 March 2006 - 07:00 PM
#7
Posted 07 March 2006 - 08:35 PM
About 8 years ago I had a memorable conversation with an elderly lady who told me about finally finding significant pain relief (after a car accident) from acupuncture. I'll never forget her story. Along the lines of Hiker's advice, I'd say that acupressure can safely be self-administered. Not sure if this link is particularly good, but you might want to have a look. I've used self-acupressure, recently, with good results. Have just started learning about this. A good book is Acupressure techniques by Julian Kenyon M.D. He has a section on back pain.
Surprised to see that people have also used acupressure for weight loss ... this is all new to me ... and fascinating.
http://www.spine-inc...acupressure.htm
Edited by calmcookie, 07 March 2006 - 08:43 PM.
#8
Posted 07 March 2006 - 08:40 PM
Shamrock Medical homepage: http://www.shamrockmedical.com/
Lower lumbar (lower back/L5) pain? Look into this, and consult with an orthopedic physician if interested.
#9
Posted 07 March 2006 - 09:02 PM
http://www.scienceda...60217092325.htm
Best, C.C.
#10
Posted 07 March 2006 - 10:25 PM