"MiamiCuse" wrote in message
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I want to thank everyone for the constructive advise.

I am happy to report that my conditions have improved every day.

Sunday after I strained my back, I could not stand up or sit down without
pain in the lower back. I was basically useless, walking was a real
strain.

I had a night of sleep and Monday morning I woke up, and I felt a bit
better, but turning in bed is sore. Getting out of bed was a real
struggle. I could walk, but walk like a Frankenstein, no leaning in or
anything. Again, sitting down and getting up was bad, but I could feel a
general improvement. I did nothing but relax and slowly moving around.
Did not go into work.

Tuesday I got up and felt better. Still trouble getting up and sitting
down. I found the worst to do is to sit down in front of the computer to
work, and then after an hour trying to get up makes it most painful.
Seems the muscles hate being in that position, so I didn't do that much.
I tried to go into work in the afternoon, I made it out to the driveway
and got into the driver seat with some difficulty but I managed, but then
I forgotten something in the house and had to get out and go back in...the
getting out of the seat and planting my feet on the ground, that was a
struggle, I decided going to work was not a good idea, especially I have
not tried climbing stairs yet. So I went back in and stayed home. I did
not do any exercise except to lay on my back and lift my knees slowly to
my chest, very slowly, and I did that in small repetitions. Don't know if
that makes it any better, but I don't think it made it any worse. I did
not strain while I did it.

Today I got up and felt much better. Still walking like an Egyptian a
bit, but I could slightly lean forward without pain.

I am hopeful that by the end of the week I will be back to normal except I
don't think I can do any heavy duty work at the house for a few weeks.

I have not seen any MD or chiro yet. No, no numbness on my legs or
anywhere.

MC

See, I told you that would feel better when it quit hurting. Time is a good
healer. For many problems.

Steve