Little-Ease – Part 3
For those of you following the problems I’ve had with my back (I’m sure there are hundreds of you out there, waiting with bated breath), a brief update.
No more attacks of absolute agony, lying on the floor stuff. And in general, things are improving, though I’m still on anti-inflammatory medication. But the story seems to be that it’s just the effects of age and a sedentary lifestyle, and the best I can do is to try to strengthen my back muscles to compensate for the ratty state of my spine.
My doctor is encouraging me to take up some exercise which will help with this on-going management, but most of the alternatives she suggested aren’t very appealing. Swimming is apparently the best exercise, but I’ve always hated swimming (very poor eyesight without my glasses means that I’m usually floundering around in the pool with no idea which way to swim). However, she did mention cycling, and many years ago I used to love cycling. So I may eventually drag the rusting old bike from under the house and give it another try.
Just thought you’d like to know….!
