Alright, let’s talk about this lower back pain thing, you know, the achy stuff right in your back, down below. I ain’t no doctor, mind you, but I’ve heard some things, seen some things, and my back’s been giving me trouble for ages, so I got a thing or two to say.
They say the stars and planets got somethin’ to do with it, this… astrology stuff. I don’t know much about it, seems like fancy talk to me, but some folks swear by it. They say certain signs, like that Libra one, are connected to your lower back, hips, and even your pee-pee parts. Sounds kinda crazy, right? But who knows, maybe there’s somethin’ to it.
Now, this Saturn fella, they say he’s the one bringin’ the pain. Like he’s up there in the sky, causin’ trouble down here on Earth. They say we hold onto too much pain, gotta let it go. Easy for them to say, ain’t it? When your back’s screamin’ at you, lettin’ go ain’t so simple.
Then there’s this talk about chakras. Sounds like somethin’ out of a kung fu movie, but they say it’s all about energy in your body. If this root chakra down at the bottom of your spine gets blocked, well, they say that’s when the back pain starts. And not just back pain, but other stuff too, like feelin’ down in the dumps and your legs gettin’ all twisty with those varicose veins. My cousin Martha had those, looked awful, like snakes under her skin.
And then there’s another one, this sacral chakra, right there in your belly, they say it’s like your baby-makin’ center, and if that’s messed up, your back’s gonna pay the price. Honestly, it’s all a bit much for me to wrap my head around, but I figure, if it helps some folks, then good for them.
- They say Libra is the sign linked to the lower back. What do I know about Libra? I just know my back hurts!
- Saturn is the planet of pain, apparently. Seems like that fella’s got it out for us old folks.
- Blocked root chakra? Sounds like a plumbing problem, not a back problem! But they say it’s connected to pain, feeling blue and those twisty leg veins.
- The sacral chakra, down in your belly, if it ain’t happy, your back ain’t happy either. That’s what they say.
Now, I’ve had my share of back pain. Sometimes it’s that low down ache, right above your butt, makes it hard to bend over and pick up the grandkids. Other times, it’s in the middle of your back, like someone stuck a knife in there. And then there’s the top part, near your neck, that just makes you want to stay in bed all day.
What causes it? Well, they say it could be a bunch of things. Liftin’ heavy stuff, that’ll do it for sure. I remember when I helped my son move that old couch, nearly broke my back then. And then there’s sittin’ too long. These young folks, always glued to their phones and computers, no wonder their backs are achin’.
Getting older doesn’t help neither. Your bones get weaker, your muscles get tired, and everything just starts to sag, you know? It’s like your body’s sayin’, “Alright, old lady, you had your fun, now it’s time to pay the price.”
So, what can you do about it? Well, I’ve tried a few things. Stretches, those help sometimes. You gotta be careful though, don’t wanna make it worse. And heat, that’s always good. A hot bath, a heatin’ pad, anything to loosen up those tight muscles. And then there’s those pills, the ones the doctor gives you. They help with the pain, but they make you sleepy, so you can’t take too many.
I even tried one of them fancy mattresses, the kind they advertise on TV. Cost me a pretty penny, but I figured it was worth it if it helped my back. Did it work? Maybe a little. It’s definitely more comfortable than that old lumpy thing I had before.
But you know what I think? I think the biggest thing is to keep movin’. Don’t let yourself get stiff. Walk around, do some chores, just keep your body active. And try to stay positive. It’s easy to get down when you’re in pain, but you gotta keep your spirits up.
So, whether it’s the stars, your chakras, or just plain old age, lower back pain is a real pain in the…well, you know. But you ain’t alone, lots of folks suffer with it. Just gotta find what works for you and keep on keepin’ on. And maybe, just maybe, those stars and chakras got somethin’ to do with it after all. Who am I to say they don’t?
Tags: [Lower back pain, Astrology, Libra, Saturn, Root chakra, Sacral chakra, Back pain causes, Back pain relief, Aging, Health]