From Hero to Zero

Right of all days to get a stinking back ache, its today!!! I decided this morning to prop myself on to several pillows and snuggle, bad idea because now I'm in annoyance pain.  The unkind dull ache that alerts me to its presence.  Yes BP I know your there so quit it already would you.  So I googled for some possible solutions to ease the annoyance, with some pretty good advice being shared.  First and foremost, prevention is always the key, second with ice packs and several stretches that allow the back to stretch out and release the toxins that have now built up.  Third to lie down with my feet flat and knees bent to take the pressure off my back.  Then last with some ice packs.  I hadn't thought of using ice on an inflammation, its always presumed that heat is applied first and foremost.  Which makes sense considering if the area is inflamed, then you need to cool it.  Ive always had a problem with a pinching nerve that can knock me for six.  I haven't had one of those for a long time and I hope I don't.  This brings me to the attention of strengthening my back, core and stomach muscles or lack there of.  But really shouldn't I knowing that these niggly things affect me so badly, have thought of long term prevention ages ago.  Yes well one would have thought, yet one doesn't learn.  Take it from me, your back is important.  Without its use, you are useless.  I want to look after my back, so am taking the steps I need to strengthen my core to aid me in the long run.  Nice way to spend a Sunday, I certainly went from hero to zero in a matter of hours and it sucks lollies.