The Penners Back Thread

[Moo]

I'm sure everybody will agree that it's such an important topic that it really deserves a thread all to itself.

 

[FamilyWiggs]

Is he back again? Didn't know he'd been away again so soon.

 

[MdB]

The Thread in Question:

 

[Flyfisher]

Don't expect Penners to post any comments here; he doesn't like to talk about his back you know.

Although he might want to comment on the title grammar.

 

[Feltwell]

I have a suspicion that Penners is of the generation that were taught to stand up straight and sit up straight - no youthful slouching back in his day. This could just have been his undoing......

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/6187080.stm

 

[LadyArowana]

Are you sure it was his back? I thought he hurt his knee, but maybe I'm mistaken. It's a long time since it happened and he hardly ever mentions it.

 

[jocelyn plummer]

Have I missed something :?: :shock:

 

[Penners]

This is very embarrassing. I really didn't want anyone to know that I had been away to the south of France, where it was warm enough to sip rose wine on the terrace, dine al fresco on foie gras and swim in the private pool every day.

And just in case any alternative interpretation is placed on the title of this thread, I most certainly didn't want any rumour put about that I suffer daily with sciatica and sacroliliac joint problems, and that I'm rarely without pain.

So please don't pester me for details. I'd prefer that nobody knew.

 

[Moo]

My word - what courage and fortitude.

They just don't make 'em like that any more, do they?

 

[JoceAndChris]

Poor, poor Mr P. Sciatica is like tigers gnawing at your leg night and day xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx One day the fragments sitting on the nerves will get bored and move off, I'm sure of it.

 

[Jill]

Penners, have you ever tried or considered a TENs machine for that back of yours? I use one on mine - which obviously is not as bad as yours - and it does help. My problem arises if I have been stood without moving much for an hour or so. 20 mins or so with the TENs relaxes the muscles which in turn releases the "trapped" nerves which are causing the pain in my back and legs.

 

[Penners]

Thank you, Jill. Yes I have a TENS machine that I find helpful.

 

[Pford75]

I've heard that back pain can actually result from a lack of physical exercise/effort.

As a valued member of the forum Penners, I'd be willing to offer up my veg patches for digging if it will help you on the road to recovery......

 

[Moo]

- which obviously is not as bad as yours -

Come,come, Jill. Surely that goes without saying?

 

[FamilyWiggs]

I've heard that back pain can actually result from a lack of physical exercise/effort.

Are you suggesting that Penners' discreetly held back complaint is actually one of getting off it? :wink:

 

[Penners]

You've highlighted an important medical point there, FW - the subtle difference between lower back pain and a pain in the @rse.

I'm sure there must be diagnostic tests to help identify the exact complaint*.





*Not that Mrs P needs to see any such test results. She is quite clear about my condition.