Back Pain

For the last month my lower back issues have been bothering me.  Then just last week my sciatic nerve got irritated and I have been in terrible pain for an exact week.  Not being able to move very well, very sleep deprived, grumpy, almost depressed like.  I can not leave the house, I can't drive, I pretty much can't go anywhere or move much.  I do get up every 20 mins or so to keep my body somewhat active and then sit down on a kitchen chair, as my couch is too soft and too low.

This pain got me thinking.  I know people of all sizes get sciatica pain, but I wonder if my slacking on exercising and my walks have something to do with it?  Of course regular exercise will help build muscle and keep the body is good shape.  I would give anything to just be able to leave the house, and go shopping....Hell I can't wait to go to work (never thought I'd say that).  But, cabin fever has sunk in and I am losing my marbles sitting in a stiff chair and the one place I love......Bed.........isn't even a good place because it's where I get the most pain.  Hmmmm

Another very important reason why I must get better is, I\m leaving for Vancouver next Thursday.  I don't want to postpone the trip....but if I have to I have too.   I've been looking forward to this trip for a long time.

So, this is my pledge.  Get back to walking and doing my exercise DVDs.  Get my body working again.  I know that the sciatica issues are not gone for ever, but at least getting my back muscles into shape and regularly worked, it hopefully will not be as severe as it is right now.

Smooches

Bella