Back problems

[ARW]

When I’m fencing full time 60+ hours a week I can stretch for 30 mins a night depending on how I feel, just think when was the last time you had a good stretch?
Your dog doesn’t jump out of bed without a good stretch!

 

[Bwqyu1]

hello,
Do you try inversion therapy for back pain?
Try Inversion Table!

 

[kill]

Anyone any advice on back problem, having on going problem with discs in my back an im only 27 its getting to the point where im thinking that i may need a career change

Have you ever had a MRI scan to check things over?

 

[flowerpot]

When my OH was in his late 20s he suffered from back problems, I remember once he couldn't get out of bed for several days. First he went to the doctor who said give up the work that was making the problem - not helpful. He bought the best tractor seat then available and went to some "back people." The last one was the daughter of a local farmer, who treated his back and gave him some simple exercises to do, which he continues to do to this day and he is now in his late 60s. I must say that I admire him for that, he never misses his exercises which he does every morning to keep everything flexible and moving and he doesn't suffer particularly from back ache now.

Of course, things have moved on regarding machinery too. We don't unloads 1/2 cwt fertiliser bags from the trailers, or move (many) small hay or straw bales or do any work with a fork in our hands and all the heavy work is now done with the JCB loader.

If you have damage to the discs or spine in general that isn't great news, so the first stop should be a doctor, get a proper diagnosis, but I think that after X ray, scan or whatever the NHS doesn't offer a great deal in the way of physiotherapy and this is the time to ask around friends and neighbours to find a "back person" If it can be treated by them and you don't need an operation of course.

They come under many descriptions from cranial osteopath, chiropractor, osteopath, physiotherapist (often attached to a rugby club). I'm not too happy with the ones that crunch the neck, you are worried that they are ripping your head off (and there have been cases of injury).

 

[Michael3112]

Have you ever had a MRI scan to check things over?

Noo i did met the criteria for that which was grand ha

 

[Michael3112]

When my OH was in his late 20s he suffered from back problems, I remember once he couldn't get out of bed for several days. First he went to the doctor who said give up the work that was making the problem - not helpful. He bought the best tractor seat then available and went to some "back people." The last one was the daughter of a local farmer, who treated his back and gave him some simple exercises to do, which he continues to do to this day and he is now in his late 60s. I must say that I admire him for that, he never misses his exercises which he does every morning to keep everything flexible and moving and he doesn't suffer particularly from back ache now.

Of course, things have moved on regarding machinery too. We don't unloads 1/2 cwt fertiliser bags from the trailers, or move (many) small hay or straw bales or do any work with a fork in our hands and all the heavy work is now done with the JCB loader.

If you have damage to the discs or spine in general that isn't great news, so the first stop should be a doctor, get a proper diagnosis, but I think that after X ray, scan or whatever the NHS doesn't offer a great deal in the way of physiotherapy and this is the time to ask around friends and neighbours to find a "back person" If it can be treated by them and you don't need an operation of course.

They come under many descriptions from cranial osteopath, chiropractor, osteopath, physiotherapist (often attached to a rugby club). I'm not too happy with the ones that crunch the neck, you are worried that they are ripping your head off (and there have been cases of injury).

I spoke with someone that was in a simalar problems as have an they suggested going to the gym which in fairness i thought was a terrible idea but would try, got a few sessions why a very good trainer so not to do more harm an it helped an awful lot aslong as i dont spend to much time sat down. Stop for regular walk around an stretch an thing are alot better. Been ill in other ways past 4 months an not being able to go to the gym an my back just going back the same way unfortunately

 

[MrKip]

As others have said on here if it's really bad to seek professional help.

Aside from that try Yoga.

Around 5 years ago I started to get back pain due to the farm. On a whim, I searched Youtube for Yoga exercises for bad backs and tried a few exercises. It fixed my back pain for about 3 days.

Since then I’ve got really into it and do 10 to 30 minutes a day. It’s not just that it fixes my back, but it eliminates all the other aches and pains which come with the job and that come with age.

Also, Yoga helped me to improve my balance, core strength, and flexibility (all these things diminish as you get older).

I’m now at the point that I can’t go more than 2 days without doing just a little bit of Yoga as my back pain starts to return and my joints start to ache. This keeps me doing it.

Now, I’m not saying you might be as lucky as me, but it might help. And there’s plenty of free exercise on Youtube which you can do in the comfort of your own home without anyone around. You might feel a tit doing it, but if there’s no one around to see you what does that matter.

Here’s some links for anyone who’s interested. I’ve picked these ones as I find their the best for my back pain and they’re easy. I’ve also listed them in order of difficulty. Easiest ones are at the top:

10-minute practices

<<chair yoga. Anyone can do this one.

15 mins practices:

https://www.doyogawithme.com/content/hatha-yoga-beginners-healthy-spine

https://www.doyogawithme.com/content/sun-salutations-with-tracey

https://www.doyogawithme.com/content/after-work-revitalizer-ii <<one of my favorites


Here’s some more advice:

• Take it easy when you start. You won’t be used to the moves and you’ll be using new muscles.
• If any move really irritates you stop immediately. Either lessen the pose or work you are doing, or just don’t do it at all. Remember it’s a marathon not a sprint.
• You can buy a cheap Yoga mat for around £5 online. A yoga mat will stop you slipping and hurting yourself. A beach towel is an okay replacement, but not as good as a proper mat. Beach towels are a great way to try Yoga out without investing anything.
• You will find many of the Yoga teachers and videos cringy. And they do seem like the tree hugging hippy types but ignore all this. Yoga is a solid exercise which is free, can be done at home, and is great for undoing/limiting the toll farming takes on the body.
• You don’t need to do marathon Yoga sessions. 10 minutes a day will work.

You can build up a lot strength doing Yoga. I have a mate as old as me (in his 40s) and he’s into Brazilian Jujitsu. He frequently fights lads half his age and says this wouldn’t be possible without doing lots of Yoga.

Ryan Giggs played football at pro level well into his 40’s and he says the Yoga really helped with him. Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/act...p-you-stay-forever-young-like-Ryan-Giggs.html

Big tip: Try 10 minutes Yoga in the evening and then jump in a bath with Epsom Salts and have a good soak. For me, this sorts so many aches and pains out. The day after I feel really good after doing this. Better yet do 10 mins yoga in the morning and 10 mins in the evening, and then jump in the bath after.

 

[Bury the Trash]

I'm beginning to think an agitator for my current niggling problem in the lower back ( one side) is a dodgy homemade seat covering on a Honda fortrax