Listen to your body

 This week was the first time I visited a chiropractor.  I am 'that guy' that won't go to the doctor until something is really wrong. 
I have had back problems before and would just give my body time to heal. 

 No one knows your body better than you.  So when my lower back started giving me problems, I knew I had better start listening.  At first I tried stretching and allowing time to let my back self correct but it wasn't happening.

The pain was gradually getting worse.  I know my body and I knew I had to seek the help of a professional.  With some help from friends here in Germany, I found a chiropractor (Chiropraktiker in German) close to where I work. 
He told me my pelvis was not properly aligned and he would need to adjust my lower back.  I laid on my side (like the picture) and he twisted my torso with a quick motion and we heard the crack.  Almost instantly I felt relief.  I rolled over and he did the same procedure for the other side.

I am still a little sore but I don't have the discomfort in my lower back from trying to stand from a sitting position or trying to bend over and pick something up.

I put my stubbornness aside and listened to my body and got the help I needed before things got really bad.  Now all I have to do is incorporate exercise into my daily routine and I should be back to my old self.  When it comes to your health, take my advise and listen to your body.  It will tell you when it is out of whack.

What exercises do you do? Walking, hiking, biking, gym?  Leave a comment.