While my BMI is only 23, I well know where many of you are coming from, as I fell over 35 years ago and ruptured the disc between L4 & 5. I was off work 3 months and was advised by the Osteo Surgeon that I would be plagued with the pain the rest of my life unless I keep the muscles around the spine in prime condition. He highly recommended ample swimming and walking for therapy. He was exactly right, as at 80 years of age, I only have discomfort if I let the muscles go soft…then back to exercising. NO pain pills.
Also 15 years ago I WAS crippled with osteo arthritis. I found through much reading of the right materials, I chose to change my life style a bit. I cut out most all sugars and acids, pop, coffee most red meats, etc. There are also 4 members of the nightshade family I needed to cut out of my diet…potatos, tomatos, bell peppers and egg plant. As a result, I am at least 95% free of athritis. Again, NO pain pills I am blessed.
Stress is also a factor AVOID IT.
I hope this helps someone.
By the way, in case anyone is puzzled about my funny ’sign- in, is my real name spelled backwards.
While my BMI is only 23, I well know where many of you are coming from, as I fell over 35 years ago and ruptured the disc between L4 & 5. I was off work 3 months and was advised by the Osteo Surgeon that I would be plagued with the pain the rest of my life unless I keep the muscles around the spine in prime condition. He highly recommended ample swimming and walking for therapy. He was exactly right, as at 80 years of age, I only have discomfort if I let the muscles go soft…then back to exercising. NO pain pills.
Also 15 years ago I WAS crippled with osteo arthritis. I found through much reading of the right materials, I chose to change my life style a bit. I cut out most all sugars and acids, pop, coffee most red meats, etc. There are also 4 members of the nightshade family I needed to cut out of my diet…potatos, tomatos, bell peppers and egg plant. As a result, I am at least 95% free of athritis. Again, NO pain pills I am blessed.
Stress is also a factor AVOID IT.
I hope this helps someone.
By the way, in case anyone is puzzled about my funny ’sign- in, is my real name spelled backwards.