Finally realised maybe I do too much, LOL

[Halex]

Have been in pain on & off since December. Sometimes its mild & niggly, other times its not nice at all. Woke me up at 4am this morning.

Went to the Dr.s this week, was sent for  an xray & ct scan, I have a protuding L5 disc, basically a slipped disc.

The cause if this yes sad to say exercise!!! Swimming breastroke doing around 40-50 laps. I love swimming my laps.

Off to see a physio on monday, exercises and not sure what else.

I am p*****off. Why shoud I slow down, I love doing things at a million miles an hour.

Have to try and get this better as I planned on lots of snorkeling on our cruise.

H

[judydawn]

It's always a relief to find out what is causing  pain Hally - next problem is how to fix it.  Hopefully they will be able to do something for you but it will probably take time and with just 2 weeks to your cruise, don't get your hopes up too much.  As long as you are still able to go, that's the main thing.   

[dede]

Ouch, bad backs are horrible. But because you are fit then hopefully the recovery will be much quicker for you. Maybe a little change in your exercise routine is needed. I always though swimming was great for injuries?

[andiesenji]

Hally, in 2004 I fractured my L4 vertebra and blew out the discs above and below it.  I was encouraged to exercise in the pool to strengthen my muscles without having to work against gravity (which required wearing a clamshell "corset").

My physical therapist said the only swim stroke I should use was the side stroke, which keeps the back in alignment with allowing maximum leg motion.  It worked well for me.  I healed without needing surgery. (Predicted by both an orthopedic surgeon and a neurosurgeon) with help from my boss, also an orthopedic surgeon who advised against surgery. 
The therapist  forbid  breast stroke and crawl.

[obbie]

 :)Hally, I hope you are feeling better.

sending love, and rest up a little bit.


Robyn

[Halex]

Thank you everyone, I am just really p****** off more than anything. I exercise to keep myself fit & healthy.

Mind you my xray showed a lovely spine with great spacing.

Andi, I must admit I thought swimming was good. I ended up doing the laps as the back & legs were sore so I thought I was doing the right thing.

Andi, How long did you take to heal?  Well done on fixing without surgery, surgery is not an option anyone wants.

Doing sidestroke whikst snorkelling will be challenging

Dh woke up & said to ds ohoh mummy doesnt look hapoy this morning.

H

[courton]

Hally I was just exhausted thinking of you doing all those laps! Get well soon

[Halex]

Courton, I find swimming very relaxing, I love it.

H

[Yvette]

Hally I would have thought swimming should strengthen your back mayby try freestyle as breastroke is a unique and a lot of people end up with injuries. Hope you feel better soon.

[faffa_70]

Just a thought Hally when you do your breaststroke do you swim with you head constantly out of the water as that would cause strain. Same as freestyle.

I can only imagine your pain and frustration!!

Get well soon 

[Halex]

No Faffa my head goes in and out if the water.

H

[cookie1]

Hally do take care of your back. I have severe problems with my neck due to degenerative disc problems. I can go for weeks without pain but then I can have it for weeks too. It is a pain in the ...................neck!
Do whatever you have to, to keep it healthy. Hopefully a physio will be able to help. If you're not happy with one try another.
Take care.

[faffa_70]

No Faffa my head goes in and out if the water.

H

Bugger - I'm like you and love my swimming, will happily do laps and laps rather than be in the gym! I will be extra cautious now.

Hope you physio can give you some tips to manage the pain as well as help keep you so active 

[mcmich]

So sorry to hear of your injury Hally. I'm sure your physio will be able to give you exercises and a suitable swimming stroke
so that you will be able to keep swimmingly fit. Take care of your back, you only get one.
I am especially aware of this. Even after over 30yrs of nursing I have never had a back problem - which is amazing considering I trained with Florence Nightingale and did some horrid lifts in the old days.

[Cornish Cream]

Take care Hally and I hope the physiotherapist will help you with your back problems.