tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8551322455260697844.post4620530608233892470..comments2023-06-02T06:44:12.468-05:00Comments on Gina P Crafts: Boy oh Boy, Back problems!Soguesswhat11http://www.blogger.com/profile/06582090098149974288noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8551322455260697844.post-25506063664901084262007-11-22T04:40:00.000-06:002007-11-22T04:40:00.000-06:00I got hit by at car a few years ago and even thoug...I got hit by at car a few years ago and even though i pulled threw without a scratch I have alot of lower back problems! I tried everything I could but to no avail, but then I bought one of those mattresses that mould to your body shape! At first it was a little odd however after just one week my pain eased massively! I was amazed!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8551322455260697844.post-63378536293190577752007-06-25T22:16:00.000-05:002007-06-25T22:16:00.000-05:00A bottle of wine does it for me! (wink, wink)A bottle of wine does it for me! (wink, wink)Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17045098831467422060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8551322455260697844.post-68822867970400610552007-06-25T20:10:00.000-05:002007-06-25T20:10:00.000-05:00Oh Gina, you know I feel for you! Sitting down is...Oh Gina, you know I feel for you! Sitting down is probably the worst thing he can do. My DH's most comfortable spot was lying on the floor, head on a pillow, and legs in a 90 degree position over the edge of the couch. It really helped to take the pressure off his "injured spot." Laying low and taking it easy, getting his back adjusted by a DO, maybe even doing some simple back stretches as long as they don't hurt, in addition to the ibuprofen and alternating hot and cold packs every 15 minutes like you're already doing should offer some relief. Our Dr advised trying all of the above for 7 to 10 days. Back injuries are awful!<BR/><BR/>KL, wow, what you said about the psychosomatic stuff. . .I've never heard of Reiki, but you may make me a believer.The Z-Packhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07027815129004321773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8551322455260697844.post-52660243038617755432007-06-25T16:36:00.000-05:002007-06-25T16:36:00.000-05:00Gina, (it's KL) I'd be happy to offer up Reiki. Th...Gina, (it's KL) I'd be happy to offer up Reiki. <BR/><BR/>Then I'd suggest he drink tea (I know, not for all men, but you can make it palatable) with lavender, valerian, or lemon balm in it. Or all three. Also, peppermint can help. If you don't mind giving him a back rub (if he can tolerate it), a mint, camphor, or menthol infused oil or massage ointment will help. <BR/><BR/>I believe all injuries and illnesses have psychosomatic sources, which means we predispose ourselves to these issues by where our "heads" are. For example, someone with problems expressing herself is likely to develop thyroid or throat/larynx issues. A bad back can be symptomatic of several things. One is issues with power - does he have to over-exert himself as a supervisor, or is he too lax in accepting responsibility for an issue? Depending on exactly where on his back the problems are (you said lower, but there are three possibilities on the lower back), he could have issues with basic health/nutrition/survival instincts, he could be dealing with familial issues, or he could simply have problems listening to his instinct or owning his own power.<BR/><BR/>I hope this doesn't sound completely quacky or goofy, but discard if it doesn't work for you. If you are interested in the Reiki or want to discuss the psychosomatic stuff further, feel free to e-mail me. :)KL Gradyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15498176384773018091noreply@blogger.com