sarah1
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Post by sarah1 on Dec 5, 2014 14:38:12 GMT
I had a riding accident about 5 years ago and fractured my spine - i'm all fine but i was thinking of getting a back support for riding -
What are peoples thoughts? Best ones? etc - i know everyone is different but i don't know where to start!
Any help will be very much appreciated.
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sarahp
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Post by sarahp on Dec 5, 2014 15:33:44 GMT
I had one to stabilise the pelvis like a strap that went round. Best though I'd have thought to ask a physio or sports medicine person, it may well depend on where your back was injured.
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Post by Philippa on Dec 5, 2014 16:05:57 GMT
I must admit I broke L4 and would love a support but its too low down for a support when riding to be effective. I spend a lot of time at the osteopath when it gets really bad but pillates is one of the best things you could do.
Have you a balance ball??? Also the alexander technique is recommended.
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sarahp
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Post by sarahp on Dec 5, 2014 17:09:35 GMT
Agreed to pilates, wonderful. We have a class of oldies and creak, groan and fart our way through but we all have a giggle and all benefit hugely.
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sarah1
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Post by sarah1 on Dec 5, 2014 20:30:16 GMT
:)Thank you - much appreciated - I have an appointment with physio so will see what they say - I will definitely be getting a balance ball - I'm intrigued now! And love the sound of Pilates!
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Post by Louise Dixon on Dec 5, 2014 21:49:11 GMT
I have two back supports, a Prolite one which is very comfy but a bit less supportive, and another one that I can't remember the name of but the label has an apple on it, which has metal bars in, which is very supportive but I can't sit down in it - fine on a horse or something like a balance ball where your legs are still sort of heading downwards, but not on a chair or in a car where your legs are at right angles. I am sure the physio will be able to recommend what is best for you. Pilates is excellent, but you need to make sure you are as straight as possible first; if you are wonky, you'll just strengthen the wonkiness, if that makes sense, but again, your physio will sort that. Good luck!
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