I'm getting worried about my health
I think it all started when I had my full-time but temporary job working from home earlier this year. I worked using my own personal computer in the comfort of my own apartment, and because it's so comfy, I would also sit on my couch/recliner the whole time. It was really nice. However, there was a problem that I didn't fully notice until this weekend.
My friend from another state drove up to visit me this weekend. He's really into health and is actually a self-employed massage therapist. I let him stay with me for free if he agreed to give me a massage. He gave me a nice back massage this afternoon, but yesterday he noticed a really big problem...
I sit in that recliner/couch so often that it's basically misaligned my spine. It's way out of whack, and he helped yesterday by helping me pop it a few times (still not enough). I had noticed that my back had begun hurting this year, but I wasn't sure why. At least I know now.
He mentioned that I really need to exercise and strengthen my body in order to get this "fixed." I used to dance a lot for exercise, but after the pandemic, social dancing kind of died out in my town. It's come back a bit, but now I'm rarely motivated to go anymore.
He said this isn't really normal for someone my age...my dad has some spinal issues too, but he's nearing 70. I'm still in my early 30s. So I'm legitimately concerned.
I did a quick body weight exercise tonight, and it really did show me how out of shape I am now. Some simple core exercises that would have been simple just ten years ago were really difficult. I'm considering going to see a spine doctor soon. I also need to exercise more; I just rarely have the motivation. My apartment complex does have a small fitness center I can use, but I'm rarely motivated to go down there. I know it's a lame excuse, but I have to change into workout clothes, walk down there, exercise and get all sweaty for 30+ minutes, walk back up, take a shower, and then change clothes again. It's so much easier just to crash on my couch whenever I get home from work.
But at this point I physically feel my muscles atrophying. It sucks. I don't want to become handicapped. Maybe this concern will finally motivate me to get off my butt and get in shape. Maybe exercising will realign my spine. I dunno. It'll certainly re-strengthen my muscles. But then once I get back in shape, I fear that I'll get lazy and apathetic again. Any tips?
Also, please pray for me and my fitness. I'm really getting worried.
P.S. I almost forgot about one thing. My friend also mentioned that I need to work on my posture. I don't work from home anymore, but I still sit all day, and I've noticed even something as simple as sitting up straight has become somewhat painful. It's much more comfortable to slouch and rest my head on my hand. Sitting up straight hurts my back and even my neck. So I'm going to try to do it more this week at work. That recliner really has hurt me in the long run. I need to sit in it less and use my regular chair more when I'm at home.
My friend from another state drove up to visit me this weekend. He's really into health and is actually a self-employed massage therapist. I let him stay with me for free if he agreed to give me a massage. He gave me a nice back massage this afternoon, but yesterday he noticed a really big problem...
I sit in that recliner/couch so often that it's basically misaligned my spine. It's way out of whack, and he helped yesterday by helping me pop it a few times (still not enough). I had noticed that my back had begun hurting this year, but I wasn't sure why. At least I know now.
He mentioned that I really need to exercise and strengthen my body in order to get this "fixed." I used to dance a lot for exercise, but after the pandemic, social dancing kind of died out in my town. It's come back a bit, but now I'm rarely motivated to go anymore.
He said this isn't really normal for someone my age...my dad has some spinal issues too, but he's nearing 70. I'm still in my early 30s. So I'm legitimately concerned.
I did a quick body weight exercise tonight, and it really did show me how out of shape I am now. Some simple core exercises that would have been simple just ten years ago were really difficult. I'm considering going to see a spine doctor soon. I also need to exercise more; I just rarely have the motivation. My apartment complex does have a small fitness center I can use, but I'm rarely motivated to go down there. I know it's a lame excuse, but I have to change into workout clothes, walk down there, exercise and get all sweaty for 30+ minutes, walk back up, take a shower, and then change clothes again. It's so much easier just to crash on my couch whenever I get home from work.
But at this point I physically feel my muscles atrophying. It sucks. I don't want to become handicapped. Maybe this concern will finally motivate me to get off my butt and get in shape. Maybe exercising will realign my spine. I dunno. It'll certainly re-strengthen my muscles. But then once I get back in shape, I fear that I'll get lazy and apathetic again. Any tips?
Also, please pray for me and my fitness. I'm really getting worried.
P.S. I almost forgot about one thing. My friend also mentioned that I need to work on my posture. I don't work from home anymore, but I still sit all day, and I've noticed even something as simple as sitting up straight has become somewhat painful. It's much more comfortable to slouch and rest my head on my hand. Sitting up straight hurts my back and even my neck. So I'm going to try to do it more this week at work. That recliner really has hurt me in the long run. I need to sit in it less and use my regular chair more when I'm at home.
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