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Lymbat @lymbat.bsky.social

I have mild spina bifida, so can put my back out a little too easily. If you don't have a bath the a hot shower aimed at the worst part often helps, ideally gently flexing (bending your back at the same time) can give a bit of releaf for a while. After that deep heat and pain killers together ...

may 23, 2025, 2:42 pm • 0 0

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Lymbat @lymbat.bsky.social

... with immaculate posture. Ibru.. (cannot spell the stuff) is ok but often needs double dosage - 4 tablets instead of 2. Lying down can appear to help but relaxes the muscles around the spine too much and is only temporary, so best to stay upright -hence the posture. If it is lower back ...

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Lymbat @lymbat.bsky.social

Which mine always is, then stretching can help. By that I mean suspending yourself on your arms and relaxing your back so you are almost hanging from your shoulders can help realise your back. (But be careful with this.)

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Jess O'Thomson @jessothomson.co.uk

Is always my upper back, between my shoulders, absolute nightmare.

may 23, 2025, 2:44 pm • 0 0 • view
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Lymbat @lymbat.bsky.social

Ah bugger, forget the bit about stretching then and the deep heat might be a bit tricky as well, though does give you an excuse to get someone else (partner?) to do it for you. BTW I didn't say it before but you have my sympathy.

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Lymbat @lymbat.bsky.social

Hope it calms down quickly.

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Jess O'Thomson @jessothomson.co.uk

Thank you very much for your advice!

may 23, 2025, 2:51 pm • 0 0 • view