Arc's Post-A-Lot

[Arc]

This is all very helpful/ useful information. Thank you. :3

It seems like most of the back and hip pain are subsiding, now my back muscles are just tight from doing the stretches everyday. I hadn't been able to sleep well since last Monday because of the pain, but the other night I actually slept pretty decently, so that lets me know I'm getting better. ^^

[galled]

We're so happy you're moving in the right direction!

Hate to tell you this, but just so you know, it can take a looong time to normal (no pain/discomfort while going about your everyday life). I once injured my back so badly (stupid Steadicam accident) it literally took months to get back to normal (no pain/discomfort). The trick is to not injure it again (or you'll do the two steps ahead and 1 step back thing).

Again, glad you're feeling better. It'll just take time, but you'll get there!

[Arc]

That's unfortunate to hear, but at least it's the honest truth. xD Do you still wear one of those back braces you mentioned in my other thread whenever you need to?

[galled]

Yes, but haven't needed to in years (knock wood!). I am ultra aware of keeping my body aligned when bending over and as soon as I feel any lower back discomfort I'm back on the ground doing the stretches/exercise. It's conquerable!

[galled]

I should add that those lifting belts are kind of like a stiff old-style girdle that women wore mid-century. They're elastic with stiffeners in the rib cage and back. The velcro allows you to ajust how much support you want.

Now that I think about it, the lifting belt allowed me to finish the shoot (wore it under the Steadicam vest--yeah, I know!). It wouldn't have been possible without it--it was just too painful.

[Ashton]

so bored ;-;

[Lemon Cheesecake]

Glad you are able to get in a comfortable enough position that you can sleep, Arc. I sometimes have to use pillows behind my back to rest on & one between my knees.

Ashton, try watching some detective shows. I just watched "Bodies", it kept my attention! Based on a comic book.

Or read a book, lots online ... or chat with a friend.

[Ashton]

no one to chat with really and i've already watched a lot of shows

[Flaria]

no one to chat with really and i've already watched a lot of shows

What do you feel like doing if you seen most of the shows or games you have played or whatever that pinged your interests? I have many side hobbies to keep me busy at different times.

[Arc]

Now that I think about it, the lifting belt allowed me to finish the shoot (wore it under the Steadicam vest--yeah, I know!). It wouldn't have been possible without it--it was just too painful.

Sounds like this belt works wonders. xD

Glad you are able to get in a comfortable enough position that you can sleep, Arc. I sometimes have to use pillows behind my back to rest on & one between my knees.

I'm usually a stomach sleeper and I've been trying to adjust to sleeping on my back to avoid having problems again, but I don't think I've figured out how to fully get comfortable yet. @-@ Even with using extra pillows for support or trying to sleep on my sides, I just... sleeping isn't fun anymore. Surely I'll get used to both positions soon. @-@ I miss sleeping on my stomach.

[Lemon Cheesecake]

I stopped sleeping on my stomach when I started having neck issues... I can only do it for short periods or I get a kink so I have to sleep on my side, and even that flip throughout the night.

[+] SPOILER

<plus sleeping on my stomach is uncomfortable for the boobies>

[Ashton]

oof

[Lemon Cheesecake]

Now that I think about it, I had an older Dentist friend with severe back problems & he used to sleep in a recliner chair to relieve the back pressure.

[galled]

Funny I just saw this today:
Best Ways to Ease Back Pain
If you're chronically achy, these moves and meds can really help
on ConsumerReports.org

https://www.consumerreports.org/health/ ... 5447117180

[Arc]

Now that I think about it, I had an older Dentist friend with severe back problems & he used to sleep in a recliner chair to relieve the back pressure.

Did this help him, or did he end up having any other issues like neck stiffness? :'o

Funny I just saw this today:
Best Ways to Ease Back Pain
If you're chronically achy, these moves and meds can really help
on ConsumerReports.org

https://www.consumerreports.org/health/ ... 5447117180

Ha, what a coincidence. xD I really think the stretching is helping a lot, because I almost forgot that I hurt my back before. Yesterday my therapist asked how my back is and I was confused for a second until I remembered.