When you put your back out

I used to suffer sore backs more often when I lived in the UK. Despite often lifting and carrying 22kg bags of dog food as well as doing other physical labours I've never suffered a serious sore back during my years here. Still get the odd twinge like I got the other day after chopping logs but an ibuprofen soon makes it go away.

I suspect the colder weather in Scotland was to blame a lot of the time, while the warmer climate here prevents it.

I have a weak back and it is a family issue. It is one of the reasons why I lost the weight.

Regardless, I am still suffering of back pain, they just moved from lower to upper back.

In the last months, my neck, shoulders and forearms have been sore. Massages and exercise helped, but didn't solve it. I hate sitting all days at my desk now that it hurts a lot, but I have to. I am trying to limit non-essential time in front of the computer (such as for leisure or entertainment).

My neck and shoulders hurt even in my sleep. There is no relief (except alcohol).

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There is no relief (except alcohol).

Must remember that relief cure the next time I get a sore whatever. Will my missus believe it though?

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Must remember that relief cure the next time I get a sore whatever. Will my missus believe it though?

It does come with sides effect: inability to work and concentrate, nightmares.

Last on my list: having to sit an exam of Microelectronics in German, being bit by a tiny snake (could have been the cat's nails against my leg), having my work rejected, being in a difficult situation and unable to scream for help in Spanish even though I had the grammar right and then not being understood or made fun of because of my accent.

Maybe I should avoid cheap alcohol? Watch this space...

Expensive alcohol keeps your head clearer.

Signed

GlasgowJohn MBA in Expensive Alcohol.

You can buy, this week at least, decent wine at 3USD a bottle.

I sway from wine to beer ad sometimes back again depending on the pricing at the end of the week.

Sometimes I am swayed of course by posters in-store , which makes me get the calculator out.

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Expensive alcohol keeps your head clearer.

Especially when you don't see the 0.1% alc on the label.

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Especially when you don't see the 0.1% alc on the label.

Though crowd, GlasgowJohn . I would say that wine sounds like a safer bet, unless they have invented 0% alcohol wine.

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Especially when you don't see the 0.1% alc on the label.

Ya wee wee bar steward. Anyone can make a cock up. Argie supermarkets have the worst signage in the world.

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Ya wee wee bar steward. Anyone can make a cock up. Argie supermarkets have the worst signage in the world.

Excuses,excuses. Just admit you grabbed the cans before anyone else did because they were on an offer!!

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Excuses,excuses. Just admit you grabbed the cans before anyone else did because they were on an offer!!

Guilty as charged , your honour!

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Guilty as charged , your honour!

I can read you like a book.

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I can read you like a book.

Must be written in Scottish

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Guilty as charged , your honour!

And that's when you realize that you're more Argentinian than you realize (or are willing to admit)!!!

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Do any of you ever reflect and think you're starting to think and act like a native?

No. My missus would kick me out if I did.