try to sit on a chair (the edge) and cross one leg so the ankle is over the opposite knee, then lean forward. This should stretch out the sciatic line. You should also stretch your hip flexor. Kneel as though you are going to propose, and then bring your whole body forward from the hips.
I suffer chronic back issues and have a nobbly massage ball which I use to help with my bad spots. I lay on the ball and it digs into the spot I need. I got my larger one from rebel for $20 (ut's called a massage ball). My smaller two I got from my physio for about $10 each.
For your arms, which part? Try a pec flex (arm at right angle on wall and then open up your pectoral muscle)
Thanks for the tips. I'll definitely try that! I have had terrible back problems for longer than I care to remember - too many years of horse riding and being willing to ride just about any crazy horse anyone would stick in front of me I think!
The pain in my upper body is right in under my shoulder blades. I've done the whole pulling my arm across my body and holding but it just isn't enough.
I might look into the massage ball... could be helpful! Thanks I think what I really need is a massage but DH and I have fallen on hard times since I fell pg so it just isn't going to happen.
I know the spot in your shoulder you're talking about - I get that a lot. I use my massage ball to dig into it (by laying on it) and get great results. I've also recently been introduced to a stretch that is AWESOME! I stand side on to a bad and grab the lower rail (bending at waist) with arm furthest from rail. I then pull myself towards the rail with the arm but use the shoulder to pull away at the same time. AWESOME stretch in the shoulder! I should also add that I have a condition making it almost impossible to achieve stretches, so to be able to get one is just amazing!
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I think what I really need is a massage but DH and I have fallen on hard times since I fell pg so it just isn't going to happen.
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