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Title: Torn muscles
Post by: Des on December 12, 2014, 09:19:57 AM
I reached to grab something yesterday and tore the muscles in my lower back, very painful and debilitating. Pain killers, heat packs and plenty of bed rest are in order for a few days, damn it.  >:(

Des.
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Post by: Todd Holaday on December 12, 2014, 09:36:03 AM
Very sorry to hear that. 
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Post by: Whiteknuckles on December 12, 2014, 09:40:45 AM
 :(

Here's to a quick recovery Des.

Andrew
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Post by: uncletony on December 12, 2014, 09:56:27 AM
Arrrgh! Get better soon!
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Post by: coyotemagic on December 12, 2014, 10:04:54 AM
Get well soon, Des.
Cheers,
Bud
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Post by: Chris Johnson on December 12, 2014, 10:19:49 AM
OUCH! Take it slow and easy and best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Cheers,

Chris
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Post by: Des on December 12, 2014, 10:21:38 AM
Thanks guys for your kind words.

Des.
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Post by: Dave W on December 12, 2014, 10:32:01 AM
Sorry to hear that Des. Mobic and Voltaren are the prescribed muscle relaxants my doctor prescribed and they work well, especially Mobic which works well on strained muscles.

Any truth to the rumour you strained your back lifting a new Wingnut Wings Felixstowe kit? :)

Get well soon!

cheers

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia
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Post by: jknaus on December 12, 2014, 10:33:49 AM
Sorry to hear this Des. I understand what you're feeling if thats any consolation. Please take care. Sending lots of zen your way.
James
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Post by: eindecker on December 12, 2014, 12:55:06 PM
I reached to grab something yesterday and tore the muscles in my lower back, very painful and debilitating. Pain killers, heat packs and plenty of bed rest are in order for a few days, damn it.  >:(

Des.
Used to happen too frequently to me, even when young. Last year my physical therapist found that my pelvis is abnormally high inhibiting my lower spine from bending naturally as it should. I have had to learn to bend more withmy legs than back, which has helped immensely. When I can remember. Hard to rewire parts of the brain after seventy two years.

Take it easy and get healed. You got modeling to do, Pilgrim.
Title: Re: Torn muscles
Post by: Des on December 12, 2014, 01:00:37 PM
Thanks for the comments and the advice, the Voltaren works really well in relieving the pain and allows limited movement, but I can't take the mobic due to my heart condition. A few days and all will be well again, I hope.

Des.
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Post by: IanB on December 12, 2014, 01:02:37 PM
I know the feeling all too well, all the best for a quick recovery!

Ian
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Post by: Ernie on December 12, 2014, 01:19:44 PM
I'm sorry to hear of your injury Des and wish you a speedy recovery.
Take it easy, my friend. :)

Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Post by: bobs_buckles on December 12, 2014, 07:17:25 PM
Take it easy, Des  ;)
Hope the pain wears off ASAP.

BVB  :)
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Post by: Ssasho0 on December 12, 2014, 07:18:55 PM
Get better Des, enjoy the holidays, no hard work and a lot of good moments and relax in-front of the fireplace
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Post by: bobs_buckles on December 12, 2014, 07:27:35 PM
While in recovery, Des.
Go listen to Andante Festivo by Jean Sibelius

It may not cure the pain, but I guarantee you it will soothe the mind.

vB

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VRw9N9OlPo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VRw9N9OlPo)
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Post by: Nigel Jackson on December 12, 2014, 07:44:11 PM
Torn muscles in the back? Now that's painful, Des. Take it easy and get well soon.

Best wishes
Nigel
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Post by: Des on December 13, 2014, 07:16:27 AM
Thanks very much for all the comforting words and thanks Bob for the link to the very relaxing and soothing music, it certainly eases the mind.

Des.
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Post by: robvd on December 13, 2014, 08:43:16 AM
Des I hope that you have a speedy recovery :)
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Post by: WarrenD on December 13, 2014, 09:15:06 AM
So sorry to hear of this Des, back pain is so terrible. My hope and prayers for you to have a speedy recovery.

Warren
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Post by: Des on December 13, 2014, 09:30:08 AM
Thanks Rob and Warren for your concerns, very much appreciated.

It is day three now and my back is only very marginally  better, my wife rubs Voltaren gel into my back at least four times a day which helps tremendously to give instant but short term pain relief, still impossible to sit at my model bench just yet, I can't lean forward at all. a few more days and I should be okay.

Des.
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Post by: lone modeller on December 15, 2014, 07:31:48 AM
Sorry Des but I have been away from home and missed this. I know about back pain from experience and you have my deepest sympathy. I do hope that you get better soon and that you can get back to modelling as soon as possible.
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Post by: Des on December 19, 2014, 12:06:39 PM
Investigations have revealed that the torn muscles in my back are a lot worse then what I first thought, the damage is quite extensive and will take some time to heal fully. As you are probably aware, mobility is very restricted and sitting at my model bench is limited to only about ten minutes a day, hopefully things will improve over the next week or two.

Des.
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Post by: uncletony on December 19, 2014, 12:36:20 PM
Investigations have revealed that the torn muscles in my back are a lot worse then what I first thought, the damage is quite extensive and will take some time to heal fully. As you are probably aware, mobility is very restricted and sitting at my model bench is limited to only about ten minutes a day, hopefully things will improve over the next week or two.

Des.

Sorry to hear that, Fearless Leader. Best wishes for a quicker than anticipated recovery.
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Post by: lcarroll on December 19, 2014, 01:25:07 PM
   Get the most you can out of an enforced research and planning opportunity, Des. I'm sorry to hear of your misfortune, been there and done it (the injured back bit) and it's no bloody fun whatsoever! :(
   Sincere best wishes for a quick recovery, take it very easy!
Cheers,
Lance
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Post by: Michael Scarborough on December 19, 2014, 01:33:06 PM
Sincerely sorry to hear this, Des.  Do as the doc says and you will be right as rain.

Cheers from NYC,
Michael
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Post by: Des on December 19, 2014, 01:59:33 PM
Thanks Bo, Lance and Michael for your kind words, I will be taking it very easy as I want this to be over with as soon as possible, I have models to build  :)

Des.
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Post by: eindecker on December 19, 2014, 02:04:15 PM
Sorry to hear that. Hmmm... Perhaps prone prognostications are pertinent?

Seriously, best wishes and don't push yourself.
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Post by: WarrenD on December 19, 2014, 10:10:42 PM
I am very sorry Des, I do pray your recovery goes well. Make the best out of it pard!

Warren
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Post by: jknaus on December 19, 2014, 10:50:55 PM
All the best Des. I hope your back is getting better. I find a heating pad does wonders for me back and neck, maybe it will help you? Long soaks in a hot bath help also. Take care.
James
Title: Re: Torn muscles
Post by: Pete Nottingham on January 04, 2015, 09:11:12 PM
Have a speedy recovery Des, I know what you must be feeling as I am suffering from a strained muscle in my back as well.

Cheers

Pete.
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Post by: WarrenD on January 05, 2015, 01:38:20 AM
Speaking of, how has that been going for you lately?

Warren
Title: Re: Torn muscles
Post by: Des on January 05, 2015, 06:22:14 AM
Thanks Warren, my back is about 98% now, I can sit at my model bench for longer than half hour at a time so that makes life a lot easier, another week will see it back to normal, it has been a long and painful haul.

Des.
Title: Re: Torn muscles
Post by: WarrenD on January 05, 2015, 07:11:32 AM
That's great to hear Des!! Back trouble is a horrible trial, and I'm glad you're back on the mend.

Warren