Falling Flat On the Back

[dave1949]

Here are some activities and exercises to keep loose:

https://www.youtube.com/watch_popup?v=A6XUVjK9W4o

 

[jerrybob]

George Burns once said, "If I'd known I was going to live this long, I'd have taken better care of myself."

 

[Dr_Zinj]

Best thing you can do is get a physical therapist to show you exercises to help strengthen your back and core. And then do those exercises religiously every day. I let myself go for a couple of years, put on extra weight, and got floored just stepping off a curb. Spasming back muscles feel like someone drove a knife in your back and twisted it. Specific exercises may be boring and time consuming; but so is sitting in a bed taking pain killers. And it's actually kind of cool that doing a set of pushups and situps before starting the workday can reduce the chances of you hurting yourself tossing a bale around.

 

[Danno1]

Speaking of accupuncture was in the vet's office one day with my dog. A woman came in and asked if they did or knew of anyone that did accupuncture on an animal. Thought it was the craziest thing I had ever heard of till they told her a vet about 45 miles away did it.

HA, just last week I saw a bumper sticker on a car that said "dogs like accupuncture too". At the time I thought it was the craziest thing I'd ever heard of. Actually, I still do!!!


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[farmgirl19]

We have a local vet that does acupuncture. The folks swear by it, because the critters do very well!

 

[MikeA57]

Several years ago I was residing my house and I was up on a scaffold, 1 section (~6'). It was a ratty rental scaffold and I was standing there and I suddenly just started falling backward. I grabbed for the cross bars and it came off the studs right into my hand. That was my OH S%$T!!! moment. I landed flat on my back, knocking the wind out of me. I got up as quickly as I could and in a panic ran around to the door and had my daughter call 911. I ended up with a broken shoulder blade which the doctor said is the hardest bone in the body to break since it is wrapped completely in muscle. Ended up in a sling for 6 weeks and had to cancel our vacation to Canada and some great fishing. I went outside the next day to look at where I handed and my head landed about 12-15 inches from a concrete block. I broke out in a cold sweat when I saw that. I also realized that I had landed across some maple tree roots that were exposed and that is probably what caused the break.

Glad you're OK! Be Careful!!

 

[sodamo]

Reading this thread one might think we be a clumsy lot

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[farmgirl19]

Reading this thread one might think we be a clumsy lot

Either that, or think everyone here is old! :laughing:

 

[StanR]

Glad you are okay. I am 62 and very aware.

 

[Gale Hawkins]

Several years ago I was residing my house and I was up on a scaffold, 1 section (~6'). It was a ratty rental scaffold and I was standing there and I suddenly just started falling backward. I grabbed for the cross bars and it came off the studs right into my hand. That was my OH S%$T!!! moment. I landed flat on my back, knocking the wind out of me. I got up as quickly as I could and in a panic ran around to the door and had my daughter call 911. I ended up with a broken shoulder blade which the doctor said is the hardest bone in the body to break since it is wrapped completely in muscle. Ended up in a sling for 6 weeks and had to cancel our vacation to Canada and some great fishing. I went outside the next day to look at where I handed and my head landed about 12-15 inches from a concrete block. I broke out in a cold sweat when I saw that. I also realized that I had landed across some maple tree roots that were exposed and that is probably what caused the break.

Glad you're OK! Be Careful!!

Wow had you hit the concrete block or root with your head you might not be typing tonight.

After looking at the old shoes the other day I can see why I could not back up fast enough because the upper was separating from the sole at the heel and the tall grass wedged in that crack held my foot fast.

At day 10 I can tell I will recover in time if I do not do a repeat performance anytime soon. It is amazing how one moment all is well then the next moment is not. As the pain level decreases I need to get focused on loosing the middle third of the 75 pounds of extra fat. Thankfully I have not gained back any of the first 25 pounds. Getting to 175 should help my balance to be even better.

Thank for the concern of all.