Oh my aching back!

[susandennis]

Yesterday afternoon my back was killing me. I'm pretty sure it's not a disk or any other real issue - just poor posture and sitting too much. I have a foam roller and got a little relief by rolling over it but omg did that hurt while I was doing it.  A good and painful massage would fix it. But, also getting off my ass would probably fix it, too. Plus, the massage lady that I have use (and really didn't love) has gotten way too difficult to book.  I would like to find someone who is good and easier to do business with but I'm clueless where/how to even look. Googling massages doesn't seem to be as straightforward as googling shoes or brunch.

I think, before I sit on my ass for the rest of the day watching the ballgame and stuff, I'll walk up the street a bit and find some breakfast. If my breathing is ok, I'll walk farther, if not, I'll stop at the neighborhood diner.  If I keep my posture good, it doesn't hurt to walk around some.

And then there is the baseball game and I have lots of stuff to watch. I haven't even watched much of anything, past testing, on the new Amazon Fire TV. It's the nicest way to watch YouTube stuff that I've tried yet so I've been plunking everything into Watch Later but I haven't had time for later yet.

No later yet now either. Time to get up, get dressed and head out.

Comments

[magenta-girl.livejournal.com]

I don't know if it's still the case, but I used to use the AMTA's (American Massage Therapy Association) "find a massage therapist" service on their website. You can find therapists geographically.

[shutterbug.livejournal.com]

If you find yourself sitting with a rounded back on your couch (common), try a pillow behind you. A walk will also be good, as your spine position is different when standing compared to sitting.

[jwg.livejournal.com]

Ice packs work for me. - reduces inflammation and swelling. 15 mins at a time.

[tatjna.livejournal.com]

I shudder to think what might come up if you googled 'massage'. Yikes!

I suffer from regular non-specific back pain. We've got as far as getting it x-rayed now, and I'm afraid that'll turn up arthritis or something. I hope the massage helps!

[susandennis]

Thanks! It's actually much better after some icing and some being careful and some moving around. And I actually did find a masseuse not so far from here who looks like a decent possibility if I decide to go that route but for now, I think maybe I might not need it!

perhaps some folks from your morning swims can recommend a masseuse?

[henare.livejournal.com]

shopping for massage is definitely not as easy as it could be ...

Re: perhaps some folks from your morning swims can recommend a masseuse?

[susandennis]

Good suggestion! Thanks.