MeeTooTeeTo
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My osteopath says I need to strengthen my core muscles. He’s given me a pelvis arch exercise to do in the meantime. I do feel that’s the problem, I can’t stand long in one position either. I’m going to try and find a local class, I don’t think I’d have the discipline to do it at home, if I’d paid up front I’ll be more likely to go. Thanks for that Robin.I had recurring problems with my back a good few years ago, @eggyg . All I can say is, once I’d bought a Pilates DVD and worked through it (and managed not to contort myself trying to look at the screen and do the exercise at the same time) I haven’t had problems with my back since. I’d got to the stage where I avoided things that involved standing for hours, because it just got so painful, and occasionally I’d pull something and be incapacitated for days. I think I had very weak stomach muscles, which never recovered after pregnancy, and my back was overcompensating. Once I got my core stronger, it all supported itself better. I also then did an exercise class for years where we did an eclectic mix of stuff, part dance, part stretches, part strengthening, but the teacher based it on Pilates, so it was all familiar to me. Unfortunately it folded during Covid, otherwise I’d still be doing it! (I keep meaning to get the DVD out again, but I’m assuming the all-body work out I get grooming, tacking and riding the pony will keep me fit enough)
Core strength may well be the most important thing when it comes to backs. The more support your core muscles provide (including the sides as well as the front), the less strain there will be on your back muscles.My osteopath says I need to strengthen my core muscles. He’s given me a pelvis arch exercise to do in the meantime. I do feel that’s the problem, I can’t stand long in one position either. I’m going to try and find a local class, I don’t think I’d have the discipline to do it at home, if I’d paid up front I’ll be more likely to go. Thanks for that Robin.
That sounds very good, a friend was shopping around for insurance for a trip to USA and the quotes varied between £140 and £3000. They only take blood pressure meds with no health conditions.Morning 5.6 after an unexpected visit to 13 at midnight.
Solar panel repairs after scaffolding yesterday. A successful day sorting house insurance after renewal came in at 300% increase despite no claims, how can it go from £400 to £1200 for no reason and that was through a broker! Anyway sorted now at £450. Did a travel quote with the same company and came in at £162 for multi trip including USA is that good?
Take care all, have a good day![]()
that about sums up what we thought about Alien.6.9 this morning
Gym was good yesterday. Rest day today.
ISVA catch up was good as she’s lovely. Sure emailed the lawyers “just checking that you’ve received Colin’s emails” so we’ll see what happens now.
I did see the new Alien film yesterday. The first jump scare got me but the rest I thought was basically just ok. It seemed like it was trying to be too many things for too many people.
Loved the androids though. And also loved the Caffeine Free Vanilla Coke Zero that I picked up on the way in.
I just finished switching my toilet seat now!4.6 this a.m. falling slowly despite the breakfast! Cracked on with getting a toilet seat to fit (been having bother with seat fittings), in the end I went and splashed out and got another, which fitted.
Yesterday afternoon, I didn't half struggle with the wrong fittings!
Once every three weeks? I thought it was tough here with just twice a week when compared to where I used to live which was twice a day midweek and Sundays with three times on a Saturday.I just finished switching my toilet seat now!
Old one was looking worse for wear, so I bought a new one about 2 weeks ago. It's been staring at me accusingly from the corner of the room, so I figured I should get it done (also the bin men come on friday, on a once every 3 week schedule).