I was so unfortunate to slipped my disc on my back.... It started a week ago..and later when the pain get worst I went to see a GP who just diagnised as a muscle spams...but as the pain get from bad to worst..i decided to pay a chiropractic a visit...and my worst nightmare was confirmed as slipped disc....Well its not so bad either...it sounds bad but not as bad as it sounds..no lfting of heavy stuff , cant bend down foward, no turning sidewards ( no golf....what the hack ??? I dont play..i just cant imagine myself hitting a small ball into a small hole in a big field in the middle of the sun )...no pools ( :( )........
So got a lecture from the chiro, what caused slipped disc, what i should and shouldn't do etc.....but one question was in my mind... err.." Dr Green , I was planning to backpack to Europe next month..errr...can I make it ???" ..." Ofcoz....walking is god for your back...but let pain be your guide".....Yes..Yes..It immediately makes my day....at least I still can go for my trip...
Well let me share some points on yr back care :-
1) NOT SIT - it puts 2 - 11 times more pressure on your disc of your lower back. More pressure equals more damage. Never sit more than 15 minutes at any one time....
2) DO NOT TWIST - Lets twist again is not cool....... your disc can only twist 5 degrees. Making your back crunch might feel good..but think again....
So now I have to put on a brace to keep my back straight...as well as take 2 cups of calcium drink everyday...I seriously lack of it as i am not a milk lover...but now I add 2 cups of yoghurts into my daily diet....
My brace n my drink..expensive See the magic word ??? Hi-CALCIUM....
Well I shall be okay in 2 years..if everything si right..need to take xtra care..For all my friends who called up and asked bout my back..Its ok mate..I'll be ok..Thanks Mike for your sms....I'll be okay.
For you guys who wana know more bout your back..log onto www.chiro.com.my
2 comments:
get well brother
Keep up the good work.
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