Back's A Pain

My week has been taken over with back pain. Even sitting typing these words is uncomfortable. I've had back pain on and off most of my life and have learnt methods of coping - pain killers and lots of rest, with gentle exercise and lying flat for short periods usually helps to sort things out - but this could last for a week or two. I take a break and walk around the flat. I've tried quite a few 'therapies' over time, such as osteopathy and acupuncture, but have found the pain killer, rest, gentle exercise route the best for me. Every time I get into this state I am reminded to do more daily exercise, like walking and cycling, and to try and loose some weight. It's Saturday morning, time to walk or cycle up the road to meet Jude for our Waitrose (supermarket) shop, the panniers on the bike will take the load, the sun's caressing the tops of trees and the air is crisp and still.

Back pain info from BBC

(2864) Posted on 10/30/2004 10:18:40 AM | Comments