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My Aching Back, Stress, and some Ideas to consider.

Industry Observer with Retired Realtor

December 17, 2011 08:12 AM

Oh my aching back. Is that a phrase you have said out loud or at least said to yourself?

For me I have done both over the years. I have gone to a doctor for pain medication, and yes I have even been to a chiropractor when my back was so bad I could barely walk.

I have been told that lower back pain can result from lifting something the wrong way to the daily stress in one's life.

We have all been told that we should lift by bending our knees. The other rule of thumb is if it looks to heavy for you to lift go get some help. With that said I believe the major part of lower back pain is due to the way we live our lives and every day stress we encounter. So hear are some ideas for you to consider.

Read something good each day for 30 minutes. Now for some of you I am sure that 30 minutes seems like a short amount of time. For others who are not readers 30 minutes may be an eternity. I am not a reader so I will admit that 30 minutes each day can be a bit of a struggle.
Do something nice for someone or make them smile. It could be a joke you just heard, call someone you have not spoken to in a while, or just open the door for someone.
Take a nap. For me I am guilty, guilty, guilty. They say that our lunch break should include a 20 minutes of just closing our eyes and taking a nap. These 20 minutes allows us to refresh ourselves for the rest of our work day.
Get up 15 minutes early in the morning and do some exercising or stretching. For me this was the hardest, but has paid off in big dividends. I feel better and am more alert to start my day. I would be glad to email you the exercises I have been using each day. Not only when I get up in the morning, but I repeat them about an hour before I go to bed.

I hope you find ideas helpful. If you have any ideas that have helped you reduce stress and enjoy life I would like to hear from you.

Please feel free to visit my web site at BertSellsToledoHomes.com for all your real estate needs. Your Resource for Sylvania Ohio and the Toledo Ohio Areas at Key Realty. You can also contact me at bertspangenthal@bex.net, or text /call me at 419-346-1458.

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Cindy Edwards

RE/MAX Checkmate - Johnson City, TN

CRS, GRI, PMN - Northeast Tennessee 423-677-6677

Hello Bert-

Yep, you are making all the correct points here. Hope you are going to have a white Christmas!!! I'll be driving through Toledo on the 26th on my way to Ann Arbor.

Dec 17, 2011 08:17 AM

David Farrell

David V. Farrell Co. - Garden City, NY

Licensed NY State Real Estate Broker

Bert,

I had the same problems when my wife had twins. Carrying two children all the time, bending to pick them up and then putting them down, and then the stress that comes with making sure they are safe and that they are going to be able to go to college was enough for me to have severe back pain for over a year.

My advice would be to watch out for almost any and all prescription meds, as the temporary relief they provide come with serious, potentially scary side effects. Slow down and stop feeling as if you have to do everything yourself and get everything done immediately. See a chiropractor. While so many doctors and others call them crack-pots, it couldn't be further from the truth. They have made millions of people feel better over the years and are actually disliked by doctors as they wouid prefer to suggest surgery, MRIs, etc.

Finally, when feeling better, back problems are a good indication that it's time to build your core muscles. (I wish I practiced what I preach.) But, having a strong core prevents so many other issues. Actually, lastly, be careful doing anything with a sore back. By straining, you can end up with sore legs, shoulders, arms, etc. If you are a little out of whack, other things can start to hurt rather quickly.

Good luck.

Dec 17, 2011 09:26 AM

Bert Spangenthal

Retired Realtor - Toledo, OH

Let's see what is out my front door.

Cindy,

Thank you for your kind words and have fun in Anne Arbor. If you like Great deli, be sure to visit Zingerman's.

Happy Holidays.

Dec 18, 2011 01:34 AM

Hi David,

I agree with you. Building core muscles are very important in one feeling healthy. That is why I recommend doing an exercise program. Some of the exercises I use are yoga stretches which I would be glad to email you if you like..

Dec 18, 2011 01:40 AM

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