I guess there is something to getting older and back pain. This whole year I seem to keep easily tweaking my lower back. I was fine the whole day yesterday and sat funny for a short period on the couch and now my back has been killing me since last night

[–] Floofah@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago (2 children)

There’s a book by a NZ doctor called "Treat Your Own Back". Has a set of simple exercises that for me really help if I get twinges.

[–] eagleeyedtiger 3 points 1 year ago

Thanks I'll look it up

[–] sortofblue 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You've reminded me that I've got an app that walks me through easy stretch programs. I was using it right before bed a while ago and noticed a real difference but got out of the habit. I should probably pick it up again.

[–] Dave 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

What's the app? I generally don't have back issues but I'd like to give it a go anyway!

[–] sortofblue 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

This is it. You select which categories you want (lower back, legs etc), and how long you want to spend doing it. I just used the free version so there were a couple of ads to skip at the end but it really made a difference.

[–] catsdoingcatstuff 2 points 1 year ago

Thanks for posting this. I just started running again and need to start stretching when I'm done.

[–] Dave 2 points 1 year ago

Thanks! I use DNS ad blocking so don't see ads in mobile apps anyway, I'll give it a go.

[–] Dave 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Isn't there something about abdominal strenth and back pain? Like as you get older you get less exercise so you get weaker core strength and sorer back?

[–] eagleeyedtiger 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You're right. I've gotten kind of obsessed with running over the last couple years, so I've been neglecting a lot of other exercise. But this year seems to be bad for me with the low back. I'm starting to do a bit of yoga again to regain flexibility and should probably do something for core and posterior chain strength. I was feeling pretty good the most of the week, but last night something just went and I could barely stand up straight

[–] Dave 2 points 1 year ago

I haven't done proper exercise for years. Starting to try to get into regular bike riding but haven't done a lot recently.

Sore bodies are probably inevitable as we get older, but it would be nice to slow it down.