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Ouch!
I'm loving my new job, but have encountered a slight problem.
My back hurts. Not "oh God, I'm gonna need a truss" hurt; but "Hey, I'm using these muscles for the first time in a long time!" hurt.
Part of my job involves lifting heavy objects above shoulder height. I know this will improve as I get in shape, but for right now I'm living on hot-showers, deep-heating rubs, and Magnesium Salicylate.
Anybody have home remedies for back pain? Or suggestions for stretching or exercises to ease the pain and speed muscle development?
My back hurts. Not "oh God, I'm gonna need a truss" hurt; but "Hey, I'm using these muscles for the first time in a long time!" hurt.
Part of my job involves lifting heavy objects above shoulder height. I know this will improve as I get in shape, but for right now I'm living on hot-showers, deep-heating rubs, and Magnesium Salicylate.
Anybody have home remedies for back pain? Or suggestions for stretching or exercises to ease the pain and speed muscle development?
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Hot baths.
The exercise that works best for me: Lie on your stomach. Push up until your arms are straight, while keeping your pelvis flat on the floor. You can get a similar effect standing up by bending backwards over a counter, tabletop, or anything else at about the right height.
Get a back brace or whatever they call those wide padded belts -- usually with suspenders. You see a lot of people in Home Depot wearing them.