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Damn,
I just threw my back out. Working in the raised garden bed. I know better than to twist with a shovel full of wet soil. So now slightly medicated, horizontal, and alternating ice and heat. Fuck, getting old sucks.

"How easily an old forgets that their body is not young. How easily a young one forgets that they have not learned any discernment."

Thanks for all the responses. And yes I am doing all the right things. Note I do have a physical therapist and I made an appointment to see her. Also my younger sister is a yoga instructor that specializes in remedial yoga for older folks. So advice will be pouring in.
As of now. Ice. Hot tub. Ice. And Naproxen, are working.. As long as I rest and not re-injure, I will be fine.

@corlin fwiw tall waist-high raised garden beds are super fun.

@corlin That sucks. Hate when that happens, cuz things gotta get done. Hope you feel better soon.

@corlin ouch

Back pain is the worst - lying on a solid surface helps I find

@corlin Oof. Here's hoping you recover quickly. 💚

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Sorry to hear that, buddy. I've been there and proceeded with extreme caution turning my soil the other day.

@corlin back pain is the worst. Hope it heals quickly.

@corlin 👍🏻 when enthusiasm overrides everything else? lol

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My recliner has a heating pad that fits my whole back attached now.

@corlin so sorry. And that quote is so true. Hope the rest, ice and heat have you back on your feet soon.

@corlin Feel better soon! I’m just getting over ruining my neck and shoulders shoveling snow. Getting old sucks, but it beats the alternative.

@corlin either/both of these 'may' help.

With arms extended twist upper body one direction while kicking with lower the opposite direction. Repeat in the opposite direction. You have to step into it.

On your back knees up clasped by your arms - roll around multiple directions till you hear or feel something "click"

Hope you feel better soon. 🤞🏿

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