Bad back welding

[Munkul]

I'm only 31, 76-77kg and 5ft9, reasonably active, I'm not super fit though. I think biggest thing will be giving it a week or two's rest, and getting disciplined on stretching excercises. I've ordered a foam roller, a few people have suggested them to me now

The bench is just over 1m tall IIRC, maybe 1050 or 1100? Whatever it is, it's always been a great height to work at.

 

[MCKDAVID]

.....The bench is just over 1m tall IIRC, maybe 1050 or 1100? Whatever it is, it's always been a great height to work at.

mines the same, deliberately chose that high when I put it in, there's a lower bit at the end of working area for working on electrical test bench area, so I can sit at that, but the day to day benches are fine, only thing that's a wee bit awkward is sawing, just a wee bit too high for that, but I live with it.

everybody that's worked on it all say the same thing, way too high to be confortable, but they were built for me, not them... had a massively herniated disc, needed operated on, didn't work for 6 months, now I use the strongest musle I have every time first before I lift / move anything heavy.. the brain, need to think it through every time before I start..

 

[Munkul]

Has anyone tried those fancy looking back braces, the type with shoulder straps etc?

 

[angellonewolf]

bloke years ago nextdoor used to suffer with bad back used to go for long walks with bags of flower in the bag increasing the amount when he could over 6 weeks said it worked for him every time

 

[anto]

I've never had much success with a foam roller @Munkul.
Similar to @Brad93 I use a ball as it lets you target a specific area of the muscle.
I find the tennis ball much too soft so I use a hurling ball, although I would doubt if you'll get one in Cumbria lol
A baseball is a similar feel, you are more likely to get one of those over your way, albeit it still might be a bit hard to come by!

 

[mtt.tr]

Need to get your back moving, its unlikely youve actually damaged something more its locked up through inactivity.

 

[Brad93]

Munkul get some naproxen from your doctor. I was prescribed it for back a few months ago. I couldn’t get out of bed it was that sore.

taken two today because my neck is going into spasm.

 

[Burdekin]

I'm only 31, 76-77kg and 5ft9, reasonably active, I'm not super fit though. I think biggest thing will be giving it a week or two's rest, and getting disciplined on stretching excercises. I've ordered a foam roller, a few people have suggested them to me now

The bench is just over 1m tall IIRC, maybe 1050 or 1100? Whatever it is, it's always been a great height to work at.

Foam rollers and a hard cricket size ball are fab but don't foam roll your spine, that is bad. Sides of your spine, upper back, bum, hamstrings and hips all will help.

Braces are good for short periods to help work on posture or relieve some pressure but not for long term reliance. Do some research on strengthening deep core muscles and how to engage them when doing every day stuff.

 

[Burdekin]

Need to get your back moving, its unlikely youve actually damaged something more its locked up through inactivity.

This is what is recommended now. It will most likely be muscular so take it easy but keep active. Start off slow and work it up. Ice and ibuprofen (add paracetamol if needed) for a few days will help with reducing inflammation and pain. Typically if you keep active and don't hurt it again it should be okayish after 3 days but may take a few weeks to get back to normal. Now is the time to look after it for the future though, this is a wee warning of things to come if you don't. All the best.

 

[mtt.tr]

This is what is recommended now. It will most likely be muscular so take it easy but keep active. Start off slow and work it up. Ice and ibuprofen (add paracetamol if needed) for a few days will help with reducing inflammation and pain. Typically if you keep active and don't hurt it again it should be okayish after 3 days but may take a few weeks to get back to normal. Now is the time to look after it for the future though, this is a wee warning of things to come if you don't. All the best.

I strained my muscles after digging a footing had intense muscular cramp couldn't move. Had to have gas from the paramedics and get moving once i was moving after a few hours i felt so much better.

No way would i have moved it without help, not good.

 

[Brad93]

This is what is recommended now. It will most likely be muscular so take it easy but keep active. Start off slow and work it up. Ice and ibuprofen (add paracetamol if needed) for a few days will help with reducing inflammation and pain. Typically if you keep active and don't hurt it again it should be okayish after 3 days but may take a few weeks to get back to normal. Now is the time to look after it for the future though, this is a wee warning of things to come if you don't. All the best.

Yep that what the doctor said to me when they prescribed the naproxen

 

[Shox Dr]

I bought a large hydraulic table a few yrs ago. One of the best purchases ive ever made

 

[Brad93]

Siegmund make some beautiful hydraulic tables

 

[mtt.tr]

I bought a large hydraulic table a few yrs ago. One of the best purchases ive ever made

Youve no worries now you'll be the bionic welder.

When i have the space something like that is top of my list

 

[Munkul]

I love the idea of hydraulic tables, but unless I go the whole hog and get the jig table bed as well... would be cool to have a tilt function too. But at 2.4x1.2m, thats an expensive and heavy table to replace what I have...!

Anyway, I've been using Voltarol gel and I'm taking it easy for a few days... although I'm going to have to do a bit of handling tomorrow getting my mate up to speed with welding these frames out... comes out with a corker today "that's a LOT of welding, not sure I can do that in a week!" Aye I know mate, that's why I've asked you to help out

 

[Shox Dr]

I love the idea of hydraulic tables, but unless I go the whole hog and get the jig table bed as well... would be cool to have a tilt function too. But at 2.4x1.2m, thats an expensive and heavy table to replace what I have...!

Anyway, I've been using Voltarol gel and I'm taking it easy for a few days... although I'm going to have to do a bit of handling tomorrow getting my mate up to speed with welding these frames out... comes out with a corker today "that's a LOT of welding, not sure I can do that in a week!" Aye I know mate, that's why I've asked you to help out

mine is a 8’x3’ surface table

 

[davidjohnperry]

Back pain is the most horrific pain I've experienced my muscles caused total muscle seizure for months lost 6 months work because of it and sometimes cant move still doctors dont want to know to be honest. I would not wish back pain on anyone.

 

[anto]

I tweaked something in my lower back when doing kettle bell swings (bad technique!) and I was in absolute agony! I don't know how people cope with chronic back pain as I was at my wit's end and it was only a week or so.
I was screaming the house down anytime I had to move!

 

[wyn]

This last month i've had an L5 disc problem..pushing on the nerve. I can sympathise with the sort of pain you can get with back problems.

I've just installed a small overhead electric winch to lift stuff from the workshop door/floor onto the bench.
I also have to turn down some work if i think it's going to cause my back grief.

I didn't realise that this meant my foot didn't work properly and i've fallen off a couple of gates/fences while climbing over them

 

[keithski122]

I get back problems now and again, normally take ibuprofen to take the edge off enough to move about.The last couple of times I had to go to the docs who proscribed co-dydramol which again lets me get moving until the pains gone.I feel my age when I can't bend enough to get my socks and shoes on when my backs gone.I really should exercise it by laying on the floor and stretching it the opposite way it should bend.