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Post by spotti on Apr 20, 2009 11:56:24 GMT
Random thread I know, but I've noticed since not riding that my back hurts much more when I do nothing. I think that riding and sitting up properly helps keep it supple and pain-free, but now I'm not riding (and not even doing anything horsey either!) it kills! I've started consciously sitting up properly (as opposed to slouching) and it doesn't half make my muscles ache! I must have really bad posture normally if just sitting up properly hurts me!!! Anywho, randomness over now  |
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Post by fimacg on Apr 20, 2009 12:23:12 GMT
spotti it is really hard to sit up straight and not slouch, but I find my legs ache if I don't ride for a couple of days... wierd
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Post by brigadier on Apr 20, 2009 15:25:59 GMT
I have to ride or my right hip is agony, on hols recently I noticed how too much lolling around caused me discomfort but as soon as I hit the saddle again it disappeared!
Try not to over arch your back in sitting up straight Spotti as that can cause as much trouble!
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Post by racaille on Apr 20, 2009 16:35:01 GMT
I have to ride or my right hip is agony Well Brig, it's as good an excuse to spend hours away/cash as I've ever heard!  |
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Post by spotti on Apr 20, 2009 18:17:26 GMT
I don't force myself to sit up straight, I just consciously try not to slouch (and sit as if riding as often as possible). Brig - that is a genius idea! I never realised how much riding made my back better until now (having never had a long enough period of riding to notice the difference) but now I'm not even mucking out/walking in-hand/dragging water buckets everywhere, it's killing me! I try my hardest to strengthen and contract my stomach muscles as often as possible (to support my back) and that really does help, but I do that anyway when riding AND I get the relaxing swaying movement of my hips...hmm...might have to persuade someone to lend me their pony for a couple of hours a week if Faith's still not up for anything when I get back from uni at the end of may... ("but my back hurts if I don't ride!" - I suppose its as good an excuse as any  GOT to be worth a try lol) |
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Post by rebanna on Apr 20, 2009 18:21:42 GMT
sit on a gym ball rather than a chair it's better for ur back
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Post by brigadier on Apr 21, 2009 8:35:40 GMT
I have to ride or my right hip is agony Well Brig, it's as good an excuse to spend hours away/cash as I've ever heard! I know, its hilarious but its true! Well thats what my physio said!!!  |
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Post by rainbow on Apr 21, 2009 8:43:51 GMT
well i have a bad back too and it hurts for me to sit straight but my back curves inwards at the bottom so thats why. I also have very bad knees and now im on glucosamine and cod liver oil tablets! and im only 21 lol
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Post by florence on Apr 21, 2009 20:23:31 GMT
Well thanks! I was slouching quite comfortably at my desk when I came across this and now I've been guilt tripped into sitting up straight! I know it's better for me but old habits die hard!  **modified because I can't sit up straight and spell at the same time. |
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Post by spotti on Apr 23, 2009 10:39:41 GMT
Sorry Flo! I think I may have just found a cure for my back pain...will let you know how I get on |
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Post by duckles on Apr 24, 2009 13:59:53 GMT
Well!!!! What is the cure??
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Post by spotti on Apr 25, 2009 9:04:22 GMT
It's a system of exercises and stuff that you tailor to your specific needs...not got the package of info through the post though yet but will let you know how I get on when it arrives |
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for so much hard work we thank ye!!
GOT to be worth a try lol)
