A bit of advice on back exercises/possible
medical options would be really
appreciated.
I'm 21, 6'2" and 16 stone. That said I am
also a forestry worker and chainsaw
operator and have been brought up farming
so am, without bragging, built like a
brick shithouse. Anyway, the nature of my
work is very physical and I also do a lot
of work at home, trees, hedges, horses
(not trimming those though) and the usual.
Recently, have found my lower back has
really started to burn on occasions, after
long periods of bucking (bending down to
cut timber to length) and also when I walk
uphill for long distances, with or without
a pack. In every other way I'm physically
fit and also strong, but this is really
starting to get me down. Advice on posture
or some good stretching exercises?
Cheers
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drlocki
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 08 Jul 2008 Posts: 1
Back Pain - Posture Posted: 07-08-08 17:41pm
Hi Exeterlad,
I would suggest you do some traction:
hanging off something to allow your back
to stretch out.
You may also consider doing exercises to
bring your neck back over your shoulders;
thickening up your traps.
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