See a reputable chiropractor. Start doing yoga, or something similar that will build strength and flexibility, daily.
I used to be bothered with lower back pain. Something as mundane as brushing my teeth over the sink would cause me discomfort in my back. Since I've started taking exercise seriously, I have had zero problems. Build your abdominal muscles.
Ditto. Core exercises work wonders to hold the back in position. I'm also a lifelong back pain sufferer, and I can't say enough about yoga and weight training.
HTFU
Agreed w/ Lesley there
Money permitting, a good physical therapist oughta get ya dialed in to strengthening muscle groups supporting the back and neck, once learned continue at home. As everyone's case is different choosing workout programs off the interwebs might be hit or miss but still find what works for you. Dunno if hot/ cold/ electro therapy would be appropriate for that condition.
I'd prolly go w/ the MRI, just to know the extent of damage. Living on Ibuprofin just ain't right.
fasted58 wrote: Living on Ibuprofin just ain't right.
This I know to be true. Mercifully, not from personal experience, but my dad finished out the last couple of decades of physical job nursing his back along with an extensive set of stretches and copious amounts of Ibuprofen, 'til one day his body said "screw you, I'm not supposed to have that E36 M3 on a constant feed."
Super-awesome not being able to take the standby painkillers.
In reply to poopshovel: Chiropractors would be of some help! But you are determined not to go for it. I would say that naturopathic Chiropractors is the best way to get this solved. Give it a try if you don't wanna be spending double the money on this problem of yours in the far future!
I would offer there is a difference between doing physical work or exercting physical effort and a fitness routine. At the ripened old age of 42 I am watching guys retire out of the military with a host of ailments, so gubbermint inflicted (hearing loss from 2,500 on the whistling E36 M3can of death) others from just not caring for themselves. I am litterally the only flyer I know not on a waiver or medication who over the age of 40. It might be my awesome hair, but I attribute most of it to not being a high school sport hero with a lingering injury and a real bear of an ego about being shown up by 25 year olds that drives me to the gym.
Numb around your spine, yeah, I would worry about it. I wouldn't panic, but certianly someone should give you a solid answer of what the heck is happening. Back problems, as you obviously know, don't just get better unless you act on it. In order to act on it, you gotta find out what it is.
The exercises you are doing are legit, but Lesley mentioned core work and she's right.
Think of your core as the axel. You can have the HP up top and the legs to get it to the ground, but if you aren;t caring for the coupling in the middle, thats always gonna be the weak piont (your core is like the clutch in a WRX!)
As dorky as it sounds, Yoga is totally one of those couple things you could get mad credit for. Its a lot less granola-esque than it used to be and I almost garuntee you wil feel better after you commit to it for a month or so. At absolute worst, you get a bit more flexable and the breathing control works better than a cup of coffee about an hour later for alertness.
Or if you got a local gym or some such that does a "core class" that crap will wear you the heck out. Do that three times in a week and you won;t watch anything funny becuase you don't want to laugh becuase it hurts.
You'll need to log in to post.
