mushroom 12,925 Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 9 minutes ago, mackem said: El burdel??? Never caught their names if I’m honest lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mel b 2,410 Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 49 minutes ago, Greyman said: I walk a lot for the same reason, it’s like a self fulfilling prophecy for fattys, my back hurts so I,ll sit in front the telly eating all day, use it or loose it is how I look at it My back is agony no matter if I'm in a thin phase or a fat phase. The full list is. Arthritis Osteoarthritis 5 bulging discs 1 collapsed disc Major sciatica on the left Minor sciatica on the right It's fecked for plenty of reason Too fat sometimes , lifting weights that are stupidly heavy ( I used to be able to lift the back of most cars to get axle stands underneath) , working as a mechanic for years( and lifting engines in and out on my own) , working as a lorry driver for years , and a knife straight through my leg. Whenever I walk , I have to remind myself to stand straight, and not to limp , because as soon as I start limping , it all falls out of line , and I lose feeling in both feet , and I can't walk for weeks. Sometimes it pops , and I can't stand upright for a couple of months . 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 12,925 Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 11 minutes ago, mel b said: My back is agony no matter if I'm in a thin phase or a fat phase. The full list is. Arthritis Osteoarthritis 5 bulging discs 1 collapsed disc Major sciatica on the left Minor sciatica on the right It's fecked for plenty of reason Too fat sometimes , lifting weights that are stupidly heavy ( I used to be able to lift the back of most cars to get axle stands underneath) , working as a mechanic for years( and lifting engines in and out on my own) , working as a lorry driver for years , and a knife straight through my leg. Whenever I walk , I have to remind myself to stand straight, and not to limp , because as soon as I start limping , it all falls out of line , and I lose feeling in both feet , and I can't walk for weeks. Sometimes it pops , and I can't stand upright for a couple of months . Not playing here. Swimming in the sea helped me. I can feel the twangs but that cramp in the nerve, all the way down my toes, touch wood not had it for a while now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobDown 778 Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 A good chiropractor, acupuncture etc 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mel b 2,410 Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 1 minute ago, mushroom said: Not playing here. Swimming in the sea helped me. I can feel the twangs but that cramp in the nerve, all the way down my toes, touch wood not had it for a while now. I tried swimming, but it didn't work for me. I'd guess that everyone is slightly different, and the pressure is in a slightly different place. I didn't honestly think that walking would help much , but it's turned out to be a life saver. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 12,925 Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 4 minutes ago, BobDown said: A good chiropractor, acupuncture etc Did that work for you? I did allsorts and finally they Drs said we’ll give you a MRI, that’s when the shit hit the roof lol After that, I’ve spent a lot of time swimming in the sea, what I thought was building me back up was actually fixing my back up lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 12,925 Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 1 minute ago, mel b said: I tried swimming, but it didn't work for me. I'd guess that everyone is slightly different, and the pressure is in a slightly different place. I didn't honestly think that walking would help much , but it's turned out to be a life saver. Against currents I meant mate, the seawater has a different boyancy. Not sure how to explain it, sorry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
king 11,972 Posted December 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 7 hours ago, jok said: Go my route. New hip. Shoulder keyhole surgery. Wrist surgery. Prostate problems with cameras going up everywhere. You’ll soon forget the sciatica pain. Just an observation mind. Jok. You've just made me feel like a lightweight mate.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mel b 2,410 Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 5 minutes ago, mushroom said: Against currents I meant mate, the seawater has a different boyancy. Not sure how to explain it, sorry. I only tried the swimming baths. To be honest , if I lived by the sea , I'd swim every day . I love swimming in , the sea , rivers , lakes , but I really can't get excited about swimming pools. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
king 11,972 Posted December 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 6 hours ago, WILF said: For me, it’s a lifetime of moving tons and tons of kit every week I reckon…..but driving machines is torture on your back, especially if it don’t have one of those tidy seats by Kab seating. I can drive a few machines (skills from a previous life) and even if I hire one in now my back is in tatters at the end of the day…..I think it’s just the posture coupled with your body movements( leaning forward, stooping, back arched etc ) that driving a machine makes you do. I think it’s one of those afflictions that when it’s got you, it’s got you for life and you just try and avoid / manage it…..mine went the other week again, a turn to glance over my shoulder while out in cold weather was enough….shite thing to have My back support is a real good job the wife got me, double strap neoprene thing that holds you together so you can walk….like all supports I only use it until the pain eases enough to do without it, otherwise it just makes thing weaker. That's no doubt the cause mate..30yrs in machines probably millions of bumps and bangs over the yrs.. Crazy you just looked over your shoulder and it went..horrible bloody pain mate.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel cain 45,402 Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 3 hours ago, DIDO.1 said: Would some of those jazz cigarettes that Mackem is an expert in not help at all, or the oils and stuff? Would help,but not always practical if you got to drive etc. No one thing out there will cure it.. myself personally,I changed my mattress and pillows,try and stay active, even when I'm in pain, stretching exercises in a hot bath seem to of helped me 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mushroom 12,925 Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 1 minute ago, mel b said: I only tried the swimming baths. To be honest , if I lived by the sea , I'd swim every day . I love swimming in , the sea , rivers , lakes , but I really can't get excited about swimming pools. Mate, I grew up in East lancs going to the seaside twice a month (me dad liked a run) and swimming in the sea most months lol. I’ve even swam off Heyshem… I swear I’m not radioactive 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
king 11,972 Posted December 11, 2023 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 3 hours ago, DIDO.1 said: Would some of those jazz cigarettes that Mackem is an expert in not help at all, or the oils and stuff? I haven't had a chong for nearly 20yrs mate..random D&A tests on site nowadays..not worth loosing a job because of drugs mate.. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BobDown 778 Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 16 minutes ago, mushroom said: Did that work for you? I did allsorts and finally they Drs said we’ll give you a MRI, that’s when the shit hit the roof lol After that, I’ve spent a lot of time swimming in the sea, what I thought was building me back up was actually fixing my back up lol A good chiropractor will get you right , acupuncture, saunas massages etc all good invest in your body if you graft it 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mel b 2,410 Posted December 11, 2023 Report Share Posted December 11, 2023 1 minute ago, mushroom said: Mate, I grew up in East lancs going to the seaside twice a month (me dad liked a run) and swimming in the sea most months lol. I’ve even swam off Heyshem… I swear I’m not radioactive I should have added . I wouldn't swim in the sea if I lived in Blackpool. I'd rather keep the bad back . 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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