Bad back. Sigh.

[Lauracorin]

The day before I was due to restart after injury, I woke up with a seriously bad back for the first time in my life. W1R1 on Saturday anyway - bad idea. The back's getting better with lots of walking and ibuprofen, but no running for me for a couple of weeks. Grump, grump.

[ANewMe2022 Graduate]

Poor You! It's a conspiracy! If you're certain you haven't damaged your back recently, have a look at the NHS Choices website, fitness studio, and Pilates for back pain - works for me...xx

[Lauracorin in reply to ANewMe2022]

Thanks. I normally do a fair bit of yoga, but my yoga teacher has been away for a month. I suspect I stiffened up over that time then slept in an odd position. I'm hoping that getting back to yoga in a couple of weeks will sort me out.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Plan some routes for back-better days...! Get well soon

[nhs2015 Graduate]

Sad for you but follow oldfloss advice. It will cheer you up.

It must depend on the type of situation, type of pain. I find if my back is slightly sore, running will make it disappear. With me it is a bit of a fixer. Sore back: go for a run. Problem solved. Happy.

[Lauracorin]

It had been getting better, then I fell whilst walking yesterday - just missed my footing and toppled onto the verge - and today it's much worse. I'm off to the physio.