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... I'm musing on the phenomenon of back pain. I don't get it: why could I walk 25, 30, even 35km per day over the course of a month, over mountain and meseta, with no problems whatsoever, but a few days in Bruges over Christmas, no backpack, wandering the streets is enough to induce aches, shooting pains and stiffness in the wrong places? ...
Thanks for the tip, Robo. I do my stretches each day, with varying degrees of enthusiasm. This thread gives me an easy resolution for 2016: start walking again!Same here. I'm seeing the Physio every week now
What I have gleaned so far is.....
Walking is good for my back. With the right footwear and preferably not on asphalt/concrete.
Sitting is a killer for my back.....
It all comes down to posture.
My physio recommended this book, which I am trying to follow.
Treat Your Own Back by Robin McKenzie
I also just found this website, based on his techniques.
Might be worth a look.... http://www.treatyourownback.com/subscriber/
Now in my late 60's I do suffer with lower back issues at times.It may be the backpack, perhaps also using trekking sticks - or maybe the hard albergue beds. But I agree, something good happens.
Make your abdominal muscles work for you, for they are nature's corset supporting your back. Make sure your abs are braced in everything you do, especially as you walk and they will work for you. Also keep them strong with a few simple exercises. Don't over-arch your back, either. Also i think walking in "ordinary" footwear on hard pavements is v hard on the back, and jars it. Sorry to lecture - I used to work with the NHS taking people for exercise!Same here. I'm seeing the Physio every week now
What I have gleaned so far is.....
Walking is good for my back. With the right footwear and preferably not on asphalt/concrete.
Sitting is a killer for my back.....
It all comes down to posture.
My physio recommended this book, which I am trying to follow.
Treat Your Own Back by Robin McKenzie
I also just found this website, based on his techniques.
Might be worth a look.... http://www.treatyourownback.com/subscriber/
There are a number of companies that can help you with your backpack should you need them, including Correos now. Do ehat you meed to be safe.I broke my back in 1995 and had 2 surgeries, but I still have consistent dull pain and the nerves are messed up at times. I have lived with it these years and will continue too. Can't let that stop me, I must keep going.
Ultreya
My (untrained) two bob's worth....Happy New Year 2016!
My camino plan for 2015 had to abort due to the sudden death of my father, so it's fingers-crossed for this year and maybe I'll make it to Muxia for the first time.
While I wait for the moment to present itself, I'm musing on the phenomenon of back pain. I don't get it: why could I walk 25, 30, even 35km per day over the course of a month, over mountain and meseta, with no problems whatsoever, but a few days in Bruges over Christmas, no backpack, wandering the streets is enough to induce aches, shooting pains and stiffness in the wrong places? I remember the only time I had similar trouble on my camino frances (2014) was my day off in Burgos.
Is this psychological or a matter of feng shui?
Perhaps I've just let myself go- does anyone else recognise this situation?
Philip
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