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New member. Struggling with lower back pains. Trying to become more active.

‎06-01-2015 08:27 - edited ‎06-01-2015 08:28

‎06-01-2015 08:27 - edited ‎06-01-2015 08:28

Hello everyone! I've had my fitbit for nearly 2 weeks (I started May 20th, 2015) and it is really helping me log my exercises. Mostly I just do walking, but sometimes I ride my road bike when my back isn't acting up. I have lower back pains due to a work injury from mid 2013. I know that streching and moving around really helps keep my back pains to a more tolerible level. I'm about to turn 33 years old in July and I want to get myself in better shape. I would love to hear any information on how you moved forward with the help of your fitbit, from others suffering from lower back pains. Or any pains really because I suffer from neck, shoulder, knee and foot pains from my work enviroment too.

 

I know I'm struggling to changing my diet up and drinking more what. I am excited when logging in my foods on the Fitbit app! I'm always submitting pictures because most of the things I eat are not in the database yet. 

 

Also, if you want to friend me please do so. I could use the motovation!!

 

Marius

Fitbit Charge

 

https://www.fitbit.com/user/3FWPMT

-Marius
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‎06-01-2015 09:24

‎06-01-2015 09:24

Hi there, welcome to the Fit Bit community and the joy of connecting with fellow Fit Bitters. I am a relative newbie to Activity trackers and only started along this path on April 22, 2015. I love my Charge HR and my techie hubs has me wired to phone, computer and tablet and it keeps me motivated.

 

I am also rehabbing my back after some falls that set me back from some previous injuries in spring of 2014. I am seeing a chiropractor, doing yoga and Pilates to strengthen my core, gentle stretches help a lot, not sitting or bending for prolong periods. Using a slant board to stretch out the spine and a pull up bar also helps. Bouncing on a balance ball and using it to strengthen and loosen my spine is also beneficial.

 

We have an infra sauna at home and that, in combination with hot soaks with Epsom salts is soothing and if you do not have access to a sauna you can purchase and infra lamp at most outlets but they require a ceramic socket that can be found at hardware stores. I am into au natural methods but when I overdo it I find a mild over the counter muscle relaxant helps a lot. Used in moderation they take down inflammation and assist me and my body in keeping on track in my commitment to gaining strength. I am 72 years of age so I know it is possible to remain fit and fab as we age with sensible, balanced holistic living and PACING is key for a Type A like moi. 

 

Warm regards and I wish you success in your Fit Bit healing journey. Woman Happy

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‎06-01-2015 14:15

‎06-01-2015 14:15

I'd consult with a sports medicine doctor if I were you. For me hot baths or showers, Icy Hot, Aspercreme and Aleve are some good friends.

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‎06-07-2015 16:17

‎06-07-2015 16:17

I'm channelling half, if not more, of my workouts to core strength. As recommended by my physio. Crunches are the most basic one. I also do planks, swimmers and superman to name a few.

 

Walking helps to ease the pain a little bit. And relaxing the lower back muscles. I really like the electrical pulse used at the physio, but can't figure out what it's called.

 

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‎06-08-2015 13:28 - edited ‎06-08-2015 13:29

‎06-08-2015 13:28 - edited ‎06-08-2015 13:29

Depending on the source of your pains, a TENS massager might help. I bought one a few months back when I hurt my knee, but I never bothered to open the package. My husband mentioned to me yesterday that his lower back was bothering him, so I opened it up and he strapped on the little electrodes and used it for about ten minutes. He said it helped quite a bit.

 

This is the one I purchased:

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DCEBLP4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

 

For myself, I like using a foam roller to roll out my muscles after most exercise. Great for the back and legs.

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‎06-09-2015 18:59

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‎06-09-2015 18:59

@pidgeon92 wrote:

Depending on the source of your pains, a TENS massager might help. I bought one a few months back when I hurt my knee, but I never bothered to open the package. My husband mentioned to me yesterday that his lower back was bothering him, so I opened it up and he strapped on the little electrodes and used it for about ten minutes. He said it helped quite a bit.

 

This is the one I purchased:

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DCEBLP4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

 

For myself, I like using a foam roller to roll out my muscles after most exercise. Great for the back and legs.

Thanks @pidgeon92 I'll give this one a try. I thought only medical practitioners have the massager. The one used on me was in a briefcase with ancient black and red knobs. Didn't know the general public have access to this stuff. Thanks!!

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