Back ache

Bones, joints and muscles
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Hi all , doing really well at 10 weeks post op bilateral except for back ache , getting on my nerves now as my hips feel so good but today could hardly walk due to back ache . Had to resort to painkillers after not having one for at least 6 weeks . The other night I slept in the tent with the kids , that might have been the cause . I did sleep on a blow up bed which felt comfy at the time . I always had the back ache due to sleeping on my bach but today it was unbearable . Going for physio so hopefully that may help , any sugestions ?

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Same for me at that time but it does get better...I was given some back bending exercises to do in the swimming pool which really helped...basically curving your spine as much poss by sort of walking your feet up the wall while holding onto the bar.....you could try it on dry land! 

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Oh Ruth !!!!   really, you slept in a tent, on the floor, on a blow up bed ??and you had bilateral surgery 10 weeks ago ???     might not have been the best thing for your back .... I am 10 weeks with just one THR and have back aches and spasms that take my breath away sometimes ... Physical therapist gave me some excercises for my back .. i am sure it will help you .... in the mean time, be gentle with your self .... 

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Hi Ruth I suffered with back ache after returning to work 13 weeks post op then ended up being off work another month, what helped me was a few physio sessions and using the exercises she gave me in the swimming pool. If you've got access to a pool it's the best exercise for your back! Not swimming as such but stretching and exercising etc, I'm I'm eight months post op and still go to the swimming baths about 3 times a week it keeps my back supple and helps the muscles in my new hip/thigh good luck pain is horrible in your back especially after you've just got shot of it in your hips😁

Hope this helps, respect to you camping go girl😊

Vicki xx

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Hi Vicki , its a bit better by now but still a bit niggly but I had to go in the tent as I bought it ages ago and I've been looking at it in its box for ages and thought it was time , I'll leave the kids to it tionight !! I will try and go swimming soon , thanks for your reply ,Ruth

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Hi Renee , I know , not one of my best moves but I've been dying to get in it for ages . It seems most folk get back pains so I will do plenty exercses , I'll give the tent a miss for now , thanks , Ruth

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Hi Crissy , yes I might try swimmimg , it's a bit better now so no more camping for a bit , thanks I'll alsotry stetching it a bit , Ruth