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That really doesn't sound nice.

I think tai chi lessons, tell them about your back, and trust me, eventually it'll get back into place. What country are you in?

*Ears perks* I can send you a distance healing if you like. This wouldn't correct the problem but it could help it some.

As far as other suggestions go, have you tried accupuncture or some form of physical fitness. MY mom and dad both have back problens and they found physical fitness to be helpful. My sister is a semi-professional dancer and when her back got messed up in a car accident she did accupuncture and massage for a while and that seemed to help to. Maybe one or both of these solutions could help you?

Also have you talked to a doctor about what might be helpful. I live in MA, but I know the alternative treatments mentioned and implemented above were reccomended by our regular physician and our insurance covered the costs. Also a chiropractor might be helpful.

i should knock you around til tuesday after next, just so you can experience exercise.

thats not what was meant, and yuou would be foolish to even think that, still i should be understanding.

you body needs exercise in more areas than you currently are giving it, i know how welding is, i used to weld, now im a computer admnistraor.

listen well to your body, take a break and tell those that wont let you to go to hell. for in this your body is more important.
work out/exercise thos areas of your body, slowly at first so you dont pull anything. then steadily ( i make it a quick pace) add more moveent and strenuous exercises to what yu do. then relax ad do some acupuncture say, once a month? or find good friend with firm hands ( or your girlfriend of sorts) and have saidperson give your back a rubdown. releasing the tension in your muscles and bones. if i were there, i could fix your problem in two days. but i wont be so your going to have to find someone with good hands. have them rub the back, in circular motions, gently at firstbut slowly diggning in, then after about five minutes reverse direction and move in figure eights.
work lower and lower until you reach the problem spot and then try to 'stretch it out' by rubbing it in and oiut. it may hurt but it will eventually work ( like say in two days, especially if the person you find can channel the appropiate energy through their hands).

its long but it works. i had to do this sort of thing for my brother a while ago.

well later my brethren

I don't mean to be cold, but...

chiropractor?

I'm 20 and have joint and back problems, especially after carrying heavy things. Or doing something strenuous. Its not super uncommon - especially if you are a body type that isn't built for it.

Can you meditate? Do you have good visualization?

There are a few things you can try.

exclaim eliminate unneeded stress

Don't let yourself get all worked up when you don't need to be. Stress can do loads of damage to your body. (and it might be one of the main factors)

exclaim start doing morning stretches

Personally, I like aikido warm up exercises/stretches. They condition your body while helping to prevent damage. One stretch in particular targets the back. Fold one leg slightly in front of you and tuck the other leg underneath it. (it almost looks like the number 4) Then, grab the bottom ankle and very slowly roll backwards (the same movement as a rocking chair) while holding your legs to you. Target specific areas of your back and gradually cover the entire surface. This works up back muscle and gives you control and balance, plus its a great way to crack your own back.

exclaim Meditation

Even if you have a short attention span, you'll only have to perform a very basic process. The first thing one learns when practicing meditation is the act of making oneself relax. Step by step, concentrate and work your way from your toes to the tip of your head, allowing yourself to almost melt into the floor.

exclaim Make sure you're eating a healthy diet.

Body aches and pains might be a sign of malnutrition. Even taking daily vitamins will make a huge difference. (Go to your local pharmacy and ask for a recommendation on what kind will work best for you)

You're at the age where you're finally losing your youth. Healing rates degenerate considerably after 18 years. Bodily aches and pains are a fact of life. Healing will only grant a temperary release... if it helps at all. Teach yourself how to manipulate your body's release of endorphins or adrenaline to control the levels of pain you feel... (which in some ways, is the very same process that a healer does to you)

got aim, msn, or yim? I could teach you some stuff... a little bit of it. You could try it ^+^