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[aya1081]

Somehow I've managed to hurt my back. I don't know how. But, damn is it uncomfortable sitting at my desk at work. I'm sure it doesn't help that I have the worst posture, but sitting up straight isn't helping at the moment.

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[social_drinker]

I have a messed up back. Here is what I do to help keep it tolerable:

Sleep with a pillow under your knees. You will get used to it and it works.

Stretch your lower back as much as possible. A great excercise to keep it limber is to lie down like you are in the push-up position. Push up with your hands but keep your pelvis on the floor making your lower back arch backwards. Go all the way up but stop where/ if you feel pain (you shouldn't). Come back down to the original position. Do this 50 or so times a day. It helps a lot.

Lie on your back. Bring one knee up and wrap your arms around it. Pull it to your chest with your arms as if you are hugging your leg. Alternate between legs. Do around 20 sets for each leg.

[aya1081]

thanks. my dad used to do these exercises for his back (he has slipped disks and various problems) and i'd totally forgotten about them.

[koocachoo]

Sometimes I find that by crossing my legs when I'm sitting at the work desk helps with my back; give it a go and let me know if it helps xo

[aya1081]

hmm that did kinda help a little. i ahve to sit cock-eyed at my desk to cross my legs 'cause the desk is too short, but it works. thanks!

[mr_skyfish]

I know the feeling. I hurt my back some time ago and everytime I sat down to count money at work it felt like someone twisting a blade in the middle of my back..I finally had to go to a doctor.

[aya1081]

that sucks. i hope i don't have to go to a doctor.

[rutabager]

So sorry Aya! I would come over and give you a massage right now if only:
a) You were close to me,
b) If my car was 20 minute walk away in this heat,
c) I knew how to massage someone,
d) It wasn't 10:45 pm, and
e) I wasn't so tired of life.

Feel better babe--sleep on the floor.

[aya1081]

i appreciate the thought :)