Lower Back

I stopped yoga lately just because of the lower back pain that has been long for a month. It started last month due to arrival equipment to our factory. I was too excited on the arrival of the equipment and was trying to help out to arrange for the opening of the wood pallet. Argghh! this sprain just came without me realizing and this back injuries has drag me for a month or so...

Well, i know this is no joke as i feel the pain after a long hour sitting in front of my laptop, or walking with my heels and even sometimes bending down to pick up things. it pains at the certain angle and even more painful when the weather is cold or rainy days. It doesnt sound like arthritis is it??

No way, i need to get this treated as i m still young for so many activities ( you bet! ) so i went to a Thai massage to see if it does cure, however, they were just temporary relief for me :(... I know the worst thing i should do is to get my spinal scanned however, i m still putting hope on certain therapy methodology that can cure my lower back pain.

Hence, i bought a sitting spring, which actually support my back bone while sitting in fron of the laptop. Stop wearing all my high heels, and start shopping for flat, ballet shoes that walk me around for 3 -4 hours, and sleep with a hard pillow support at my back. ( i have been doing this for a week coming to 2) and i can feel it slowly heals back.

So i started back my yoga today and i found a few clips at you tube that could really help our lower back pain exercise. Cat cow, open peagoen post are all the good post for lower back and hip. Check this video clip out for a short posture guide.

I will try this posture every alternate day.. i hope it can heal my back pain. This feeling is not good and i lose my confidence at times. :(

Reminder and precaution in protecting your back !

- When lifting heavy items, bend your knees, not your back. Do not lunge OR jerk when lifting a load.

- Stretch and move every now and again when sitting for extended periods of time. Use a small pillow for back support.

- Sleep on your side with your legs drawn up slightly toward your chest. Do not sleep on your stomach.

-Weight Control at all time !