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[moominmolly]

While there is never a *good* time to throw out one's back, it would seem like a day when I have a lot of mandatory physical labor and also four kids is among the less-awesome possibilities. That said, it makes me immensely grateful that with my new bed, I have had no back pain at all for a year and a half, and it took *five* consecutive weekend trips to mess me up even a little. Travel requires more yoga, I suppose.

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[gentlescholar.livejournal.com]

Well, I am glad for all the time you were not in pain, at least.
Speedy recovery to you.

[veek.livejournal.com]

Oh no! I'm so sorry you're in pain. :(

[cuthalion.livejournal.com]

The world needs more nerts!

[chenoameg.livejournal.com]

"Travel requires more yoga" is a good thing to remember.

(Does anyone want to teach my toddler yoga? So far all she knows is somersalts :)

[ceelove.livejournal.com]

Yeek, oh no! Many helpy meds and magnets and such waiting upon your return.

[arachne8x.livejournal.com]

Travel does require more yoga. *hugs* I hope you'll have speedy recovery.

[chienne-folle.livejournal.com]

Sorry to hear you've thrown out your back; I hope it heals quickly!

no idea if any of this is helpful but from my own, recent, painful experience:

[clara-girl.livejournal.com]

do you know anyone near you who does somatics (or has the exercises on an ipod?)

somatics is, essentially, a series of stretches and exercises that works the opposing muscle groups verrrrry slowly to allow you time to access the target muscle group, then the other side.

it sounds a little wifty (i was ~so~ skeptical) but one or two of stretches seriously worked. (specifically: on all 4s, drop tummy to the floor. raise head up to ceiling. s l o w l y. hold for 5 counts. reverse, dropping head, looking across ceiling, down wall, across floor til you're looking at your own navel w/arched back, and are in the reverse stretch. hold 5. reverse, slowly looking across floor, up wall).

(other things that helped were wearing a back brace to remind myself of perfect posture whilst sitting at a desk, and sticking a tennis ball under my back/hip while lying on the floor to target pressure points. and tons of water, ibuprofen, patience, and time.)

GOOD LUCK; back pain is the worst.