November 1, 2021 All the hip muscles First look at this diagram.. So, before I had a lumbar fusion, it was extremely easy for me to explain why I was experiencing pain. All the imaging and analysis had been completed. I could very confidently say, “I’ve got lower back pain—along with some other weirdness—because I …
Sparse Internet info about certain topics So, there’s a lot of information I add to this blog simply because there are topics in my life that it seems other people haven’t published much information about. And, I want to put the info into the world. I do Google searches and read all sorts of websites, …
I’m using the term “lumbar ouchies” to describe the minor type of persistent lumbar pain that’s so minor you know it’s not an injury of concern. Yet, there is definitely a pain (inflammation, etc.) that’s lingering for days. And, it’s not pleasant. You’d most definitely be glad if it were to go bye-bye. But, ultimately, …
I must remind myself to be thankful for what I’ve got I really really really need to remind myself that I’m living—for the most part—with little back pain these days. And, it wasn’t so long ago that I used to wake-up in such severe pain that I really didn’t want to even wake-up anymore. Yea. …
Many times I’ll write in a way to emphasize that I’m talking about my personal experience. In other words, I’m usually inclined to write a title like this: I Find Pain Scary After My Spinal Fusion. You’ll notice, though, in the present case, I said this: Post Spinal Fusion Pain Is Scary Not to put …
Now that I’m approaching the one-year milestone since my spinal fusion surgery, I’m looking for a legit, regimented weekly exercise program. I want a routine that also involves weights. I want a set, weekly workout schedule that’s a bit more rigorous than what I’ve been doing. It’s time. My body is telling me that it’s …
