Health Concern. Need Input.

[EveryHour]

I too once had numbness in my big toe from a pair of shoes. It actually lasted for a couple of years, but it evenyually went away. Because I could directly relate it to wearing the shoes, I figured it was a pinched nerve and never saw a doctor. The only other thing I can think of is that chiropractic care may help if you're getting extra pressure somewhere on your foot from your back being misaligned.

[LongBlackScarf]

People sit all crunched up at their computers all day in weird postitions. The most important thing to do is to purchase a really good chair that supports not only your back, but your ass. You need to sit up straight and fly right. Just like your third grade teacher, Mrs. Hoozywrinkle told you.

[Stevie_Buck]

Originally Posted by LongBlackScarf

People sit all crunched up at their computers all day in weird postitions. The most important thing to do is to purchase a really good chair that supports not only your back, but your ass. You need to sit up straight and fly right. Just like your third grade teacher, Mrs. Hoozywrinkle told you.

Da*n that Mrs. Hoozywrinkle. lol
Yeah, I've noticed if I sit at my computer for like 2+ hours, my ass goes numb.
My chair has about a 2 inch flat cusion and the back leans waaaaay back. Not good.
But, the numbness goes away in like 2 minutes.
Maybe I should just stay off of my ass.

[amber]

Originally Posted by Stevie_Buck

Da*n that Mrs. Hoozywrinkle. lol
Yeah, I've noticed if I sit at my computer for like 2+ hours, my ass goes numb.
My chair has about a 2 inch flat cusion and the back leans waaaaay back. Not good.
But, the numbness goes away in like 2 minutes.
Maybe I should just stay off of my ass.

I can't stop laughing at Lindsey in your sig....

uh..sorry about your health problem...

[Stevie_Buck]

Well, I guess I'm gonna live.
The chiro laughed at me when I told him I thought I had MS.
I told him my problems and he felt around my spine and legs and told me that my lower back was really tangled up and not good.
So, I have to go three times a week to get it back in shape and all.
He said I needed to get a new computer chair, a new mattress, and not spend so much time on the computer.
He suggested a book, "Computer Ergonomics" I think it was... and that I take up yoga(?)

I was like... ok.
He said the problems in my foot were all because of the way I've been sitting.
So, he said we'll fix my back and then work more with my foot.
I also had like tightened muscles in my calf that would pulsate at night... and he found the spot and pressed on it so hard I almost cried. It hurt so bad. He said I needed to do that 2 times a day for 30 seconds to get the knot out of my leg.

And the side of the foot thing was because I've been walking funny due to the numbness in my big toe.
He told me in about 30 years I'm gonna have terrible bunions because my arches aren't right and I'm going to have to constantly try to keep inflammation out of them.
(Great.)

I'm just thankful it's nothing serious.

Thanks for all your posts and support.

[amber]

yay! And of course you should take up yoga. it stretches and aligns everything, also strengthens.

[LongBlackScarf]

Originally Posted by Stevie_Buck

He said I needed to get a new computer chair, a new mattress, and not spend so much time on the computer.
He said the problems in my foot were all because of the way I've been sitting.
:

See? What did I tell yah? You could have saved all that money by listening to me! Just buy a new freakin' computer chair!