My Back Injury Was WORSE Than I Thought | The Dangers of DIY Home Building
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- čas přidán 2. 09. 2023
- The backpain was worse than I thought. I was trying to work through the pain and heal my back and the only way to do that was to continue the build. We also take Crew to the vet because we're concerned for his well being.
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Jess, the protectress of " All things bright and beautiful and all creatures great and small ." Respect!
Sorry to hear about Crew. Our wonderful 85 Lb. dog (13 years old) had a tumor on her side. We had it removed and found it to be a Mast Cell tumor. This type of cancer is very common on large dogs and is fatal. Removing it didn't do any good because it just came back. Since she was in pain and was starting to have problems with her back legs, we decided the best thing for her was to put her to sleep. This was a tough decision, and one that stayed with us for a long time, but it was best for her. You have our sympathy.
Even though removing didn't cure it, you can sleep in peace knowing you've tried. One of the most heartbreaking feeling of pacients and families is regret. You tried and it didn't work. It was his moment to join our Lord. But if they don't do it now with Crew and the worst happen, well they will never stop think what would happen if they did. That moment before you fall sleep, when you find a toy. If is possible you better do it, if the time don't allow it for some reason, maybe money or other things, well, then there's nothing to do. Some times a complete remove may be enough to cure, some times is the other way around and the procedure is worse then the disease, but the feelings when you do everything you can is much more tolerable.
So sorry, we do what we think is best 🕊️🙏🏼🕊️
Gosh! I feel for you, Jim. I’ve learned that when my back says, “Sit!” I’d better just say, “Yes, M’am” if I know what’s good for me… Glad to hear you’re doing better🙏🏻
The heartbreak of losing our companion animals is real. Hope the surgery is a longevity help
Try sleeping with a pillow between your knees when on your side or behind your knees when on your back. It relieves strain from your legs. I have multiple herniated discs. This helps me a great deal. Feel better.
My St. Bernard Caleb was my heart. I found out that he had bone cancer at 7.5 years. That is normally death within 6 months. I was heart broken. He had a rear leg amputation and, against all odds, lived for another 4 years, almost to 12 years old. Such a blessing and against all odds!
I recommend one surgery and then hope for the best!
Jim, deep tissue massage, chiropracor. You need your back the rest of your life, take care of it! Speedy healing!
Agreed .😊
Use your legs more and back less. I injured my back in my teens (high School and then again in the Army) be careful working on pain killers. It may feel like it’s better but still needs time to heal. I’m 65 years old now. And I still forget about taking care of my back. Maybe build a small berm/wheel stop in front of the hole? You guys are doing some inspirational work . Thanks for your efforts.❤
make troff so the dirt slides down the troff and land in the middle of your project
kiddie slide - anyone got a donation for them?
It can easily be made out of scrap lumber and plastic.
This is what I'm talking about. Good suggestion. Brut force using your body only leads to pain and destruction of soft tissue and drugs. He'a already flirting with trouble. I hate to see it.
Welcome to the end of middle age! Time to work smarter instead of harder
A trough is a great idea!
This is not a diagnosis but as an MRI tech, normally pain while sitting comes from pressure in the front of the spinal chord (anteriorly). Pain while standing is associated with a posterior disc bulge or herniation. Also, muscle strain can cause swelling which can put pressure on the spinal chord. It looks like Jim used pretty good body mechanics so hopefully rest will take care of things.
Sending lots of healing energy to you Jim.
I recommend the biopsy. My dog and I lived and worked out of my truck in the Los Padres in California for more than 6 years. He had a growth that eventually got to 6lbs. After surgery at 12 years old, he lived another 3years happy and healthy. It was only after a bad vet visit were the vet hurt him in a routine check, that he went downhill. Get to it sooner rather than later.
Take care of yourself.
Thank you for sharing.
An large older dog can give you 10 to thirteen years for the most part… surgery can run you $600.00 to More than $1,000.00 if you think you can overcome that expense do it,
if not do all you can to keep him out of pain then let him go if you can’t watch him suffer…. So sorry….it’s part of the cycle,
he has loved and you have loved that’s what counts!🥰
😓 True words. 🐾🌺🙏🏼💗🙏🏼🐾🌺😓✝️🍃😘
Howdy Jess and Jim. I get back problems when I over work. My doctor prescribed Diclofenac Sodium Topical. It really does wonders. It’s a gel you rub on the affected area and you wake up a new person.
To prevent another episode with your wheelbarrow, I would place a blocking mechanism to prevent the wheelbarrow tire to go over the edge. A shallow ditch or a short 2x4 upright with stakes to hold it upright on its side. Anything to stop the tire where you want it to stop. You can then tip the wheelbarrow over. This is just an idea.
I feel for you all and Crew. Nobody knows what he is going through. We have a very old dog and she needed some minor surgery. They have to draw blood and check to see if her liver and other organs are in good health prior to any surgery. We have to make sure she is strong enough to go through the anesthesia and recovery. That’s a hard decision. Blessings to you all and Crew. Be safe and hope you feel better, Jim.
Hay its me again a while back I injured my lower back lifting some sacks of peanuts family business and now i ware a back brace support belt you can find them at any hardware store at first it takes time to get used to how it feels but it sure helps a lot remember this tipe of injuries with time can become chronic so don't do nothing please take care of your body i didn't do it and now im paying for it im 68 years young but my body feels 85 so please dont do what i did youre so young y love watching you do what you do and living true you guy's mi dreams
The quicker you get crew’s cancer removed the better. It wil give him better chance of living longer. I always think if I was the one with it I’d probably do my best to get cured. PETA are part of the family and we always do what’s best for the family ❤
Hi Jim & Jess. Our primary care doc is a D.O., and does OMT Manipulations. We may hurt 1 place and she can feel where the source of the pain is. She works muscles, ligaments, tendons, and bones. If there's a D.O. in S.V. or nearby, I'd highly recommend the OMT. Your vet sounds like a good one... conservative treatment 1st, more if necessary. All the best to our Self Reliant crew (including Crew).
The same thing happened to our Pearl. The vet also tried antibiotics, and they did not work. It was discovered that what was causing it was cancer spotted inside her mouth. Eventually, the infection would fill into her lungs making it very difficult for her to breathe. She was always clearing out her lungs. It's difficult to talk about. I hope this is not the case for Crew.
So sorry. 🙏
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Please absolutely do the biopsy and surgery if you are capable. Recently in my life I have looked back and WISHED I would've taken action sooner with my pup Sagebrush. Don't ever feel like doing your best for your best friends is all for nothing because of their age. They would never see it that way with us. ❤ Take care, you two.
Praying for a fast recovery from your back pain.
Watched your lives unfold over the last few years and have often been concerned about the amount of stress you put on your bodies. As an old builder, with dodgy knees, hips and back, you both work so much harder than us in the trade, with all the gear! Listen to your bodies. When you get to the end of your journey on this road, you don't want to be so crippled you can't enjoy the fruits of your labours. Please take care of each other. Sending all my love and wishes. xxx
What you’re doing is hard physically. You do what you need to. People criticizing you nailing the cleats aren’t aware that this is to hold everything in place better and is needed. They need to go actually learn about how building like you are is supposed to be done. Don’t let it get you down.
I'd definitely recommend a visit to a physical therapist. I wrenched my back throwing shotput in 11th grade, and it was messed up on and off for almost a year. It was kind of how you describe: fine sometimes, but certain movements were like a lightning bolt to my nervous system. In the bad times, I couldn't even stand up straight. When I finally went to the PT, he said my primary issue was an imbalance between the strength and flexibility of my quads and the hamstrings, and no amount of back stretches, muscle relaxers, or chiropractic visits (all of which I was doing by that time) were going to do anything long term. I was finally back to normal by my senior year track season and I competed at the state championship in discus.
About 6 months ago, my daughter was having knee pain from soccer, to the point that I had to carry her off the field at the end of the game in tears. I took her to a physical therapist, and the prescription was a set of exercises for strengthening her hamstrings and various lower leg muscles as well as a set of stretches for her hips, ankles, and feet. For example, one of my daughter's stretches is to spread her toes out as far as possible and hold for ten seconds. After just a few weeks, she had stopped wearing her knee brace and didn't even tape up her knees for games.
I'm not gonna try to diagnose you over the internet, but I wouldn't be surprised if you were also told to strengthen and stretch muscles that you wouldn't think of as a remedy for back pain. Either way I hope you are coming out of it for good. You said it perfectly at the end: a big part of being self-reliant is taking care of your body (and mind)!
Yes, I have been watching closely at your working ethics. I thought some time down the road you would be hurt, so please slow down, take it easy, get more helpers, and don't try to do it all by yourself. It doesn't hurt to ask for help, you're still self-reliant in the long run. Peace and healing to you for your back or wherever it hurts. I'm so sorry! Take it easy. Will be watching for improvements.
Glad to hear that you are doing better. Hoping for the best for Crew. I had to make the tough decision of whether or not have surgery on my 13 year old pet family member and I couldn’t stand to see her in such agony I went ahead and had surgery and it was the best decision I ever made. I had her happy and healthy for another year and it was the best thing I could’ve done for her and myself. Best wishes!
Lovely little tortious so nice to have them wondering around wild, oh gorgeous little toad, glad your feeling better Jim just be careful you seemed to heal very quickly I think because you are very fit. Walking is great for the back. Thanks another great video
Have watched farther into this vid - good to see the healing. Also, wishing Crew well. Best to you guys, David.
The best thing you can do for your back is stretching! Look on line for the proper positions! Sending you light and love!
🙌🏼 💗 Dr. Mandel...
Bob & Brad on youtube, there are quite a few good Chiropractors & physical therapists on there.
Sending healing and best of everything for speedy recovery. Love to Jess n you, Crew n uv🐾💗
Strengthening your core can be one of the best things - crunches. That with some other stretches can make a world of difference. I've had lower back pain for 30 years - it works!
hope: that you enjoy work, rest and play--use the 4-wheel cart more often to move dirt, hint, hint--love Crew (elderly joints & all). Our pediatrician had to tell me to stop encouraging our old Jack-Chi to jump on his hind legs to get treats. What an adjustment for me!! Love the channel.
Been there with the back get a good back brace to wear it will allow you to work while healing your back you can wear it during sleep… definitely helps. Get a two wheeled wheelbarrow and always think how you are working avoid putting pressure on the back when in doubt wear the brace
Also morning yoga will set you up for the rest of the day gets your body ready for work
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Love and prayers for all of you. Your shows are great 💕
Take care 😊🌺🩵🤗🌸💜
🐾🐾 😎 - Texas
A simple back brace may help give enough support to prevent further injuries in future. I think you can find them on line at most major stores.
Oh dude, I'm so bummed for you. I could see the exact moment it twisted in the video. Maybe a chiropractor will see this video and offer you customized services? This project inspires me so much. Thanks for the reminder to always be careful with our backs and think hard before trying to manhandle unstable heavy stuff. Sending you good vibes
Jim I'am glad your back is feeling better, because you guys are getting so close to completing the root cellar. I hope Crew is ok, ...I know surgery on a older dog is especially hard, because of anesthesia & how strong a dog is ? I hope all turns out ok. Take Care
I have always wondered why more people on youtube do not use those home depot back support belts...i have found that to be super useful anytime I am in the yard or garage/bending/lifting as it adds just enough support to really help avoid injuries. Good luck with your back and sorry to hear about crew.
Glad your back is better.
Crew is a tough old man Pray for him and be there for him to give him the strength he needs to get through it, You took some of his spirit from him when you brought that other dog home you replaced him, We have watched his spirit drop ever since we will all pray for him get the doctor to do what he has to do and don't wait god bless
Excellent work 💗
Thanks a lot 😊
Poor Chew, old age catches up with our four-legged friends so quickly. 10-15 years is about what we get with them. I hate to say, with Chew not being all that mobile, It won't add much time ta Chew's life, if ya get the surgery. Ive lived through 4 dogs. One died because of the cancer. We did get the surgery because he was only 7 years old. Sadly we ended up having to put him down 6 months later because the cancer grew back and out of the area where the doc's had opened him up to remove it. he was in so much pain. Still miss him, well all of them.
Glad you are feeling better! 🤎🛖
It’s so tiring to be in pain like that. Love my chiropractor!
Very sorry to hear about your back. In my own personal experience, only rest and time gets rid of the pain. I know that's not what you want to hear, but I went through the same thing while pouring concrete. BTW, I might suggest you lose that wheel barrow and get one with two front wheels. I think you'll find it a lot more stable.
🌵❤️👍👍👍sending prayers for you Jim.🙏
I've been working on my place for several years and fell in 2019. Been to a chiropractor and physical therapy. It's better, but it'll probably never be right again. For me, I found that traction and an inversion table helped a lot. Hope you recover soon.
Where's your bro in law? Can he help?
I hope you straighten up your back sooner than later. one thing I did as a landscaper for 30 years was to make sure my back was in line. Lifting heavy things (using those wheel barrels with one wheel did not help) but I went to a chiropractor, I got massages whenever I could afford it and made sure I was sleeping on a very good bed. I am also at this point in my life learning to stretch every single day. those muscles turned into knots, that's what hurts, and then it starts pulling your bones out of whack. And when you can invest in a very small bucket loader and a hot tub.
I’m also stretching daily and it helps a lot.
I too have had the same type of back muscle injuries as what you're describing. ice packs will take down the inflammation and give those back muscles a chance to heal faster. Apply for 10 minutes at a time and multiple times a day. I bought a gel pack from Walmart years ago, and it's a permanent resident in our freezer, ready for when it's needed. Hope you're feeling 100% better soon.
Prayers for Crew always a tough decision putting a dog under for surgery but if he’s healthy perhaps he will tolerate it ok
Look at classic kidney belt
With the three buckles
They always worked great for me in the past
I don't get the same support from the new ones
I'm going to build a new one but taller with 5 buckles
Also works great for broken ribs
❤ I hope crew gets better soon !
As a person who deals with periodic back pain. I am my own worse enemy. Over the years I had developed a poor technique, I was aware of it but didn't correct it and now is in my muscle memory. I constantly, consciously try to correct it. Bending at the knees more will take the strain off the back.
Sending prayers to Jim and Crew.
~ Bendiciones a todos.🐾🙏🏼💗♥️💕💗🙏🏼🐾🐾🌺
Sorry to hear about Crew. Seems ljke more and more you see dogs getting cancer. Same for my Maltese dog. Right thru upper ribcage. They said it would just come back. I left it. She wasn't in pain and lived to 19!
Im surprised to see a frog in the desert and how birds 'find you' in mid of nowhere 😊. Regarding back, be very careful. I've hurt mine 3 or 4 times. It weakens you for another injury and haunts forever.
My husband injured his back pretty bad. We went to urgent care, chiropractor multiple times. We were giving up on his back and tried an acupuncturist and she fixed him up in two visits worth every penny we spent!
Backs definitely need to be treated carefully no question. Mine gave me some trouble for about 10 days. As we age (Yep heading towards 70 here) then even more care needs to be taken when working off-grid. Hope you recover 100% Jim. Great to see you the other day.
Wearing back support really helps. 🙌🏼
Everything looks amazing hope you feel better soon Mr jim!
Sorry about Crew I have a 13 yr old golden doodle with recently diagnosed cancer on his hind leg. I thought about it for along time. I love him so much. He seems like his normal self still plays, eats and sleeps as usual, I will not try surgery because the vet said at his age it may not heal properly. So I will leave him be to enjoy his life until his life is no longer happy then I will have to make a final awful decision..this is the very very sad part of having pets
Spirit telling you to ease up! You guys are amazing!
yes walking is good. Keep a brace on but take it easy you’ll be better soon. Stretch your hamstrings. Bless your heart y’all are inspiring so many of us..
Yes you love Crew. Have been through putting down pets when they are too ill or incapacitated. The sensible approach is to let Crew go and terminate his suffering. My sympathies to you both .
I hope u and crew feel better soon
What a nice girl you married mate. She even takes care of the plants. A friend from Greece
I'm sorry about Crew. I hope your back heals. I have back problems, I lay on ice. Heat doesn't help my back. Healing, strengthening, positive vibes.
I feel your pain Jim. I find that dedicated modest walks have helped me. Laying on your back on the floor and doing modest stretches also works well. A physical therapist visit is worth the time and money. It is likely covered by insurance for a couple of visits. God Bless Y'all.
hey guys, i had to have 2 growths like that on my dogs neck removed, she is 17 yrs old now, that was 2 yrs ago. she did fine, it was cancerous, and since they were removed there has been no return of anything. she does great. myself thinking and this is just my thoughts, i knew that i had to have the surgery on her, i had to do everything possible, and im so glad i did because she is living and doing better than ever.
🙌🏼🌺🍃🐾 And she probably had a competent, knowledgeable doctor. 💗
yes, and she still doing good, we just came in from a walk. i believe in doing all possible for them@@freedomforever1962
I have watch about 15 of your videos, I think you should give an update on your water supply in your sistern every once in awhile. Also where is the video that tells the things you would of done different on that build? Keep up the good work and take care of each other.
I have had a German shepherd that had these fatty cyst on him. We went with the surgery and that was the end of it. They healed up really fast and were hardly noticeable In just a couple weeks. My recommendation is to have it removed. We opted to not do the biopsy because he was already 14 years old. He lived a long happy life.
Jim I have lived with back problems for many years. Sometimes the pain is so bad, it makes me want to cry. I have had a total of three back surgeries so far.
Take care of your back. Try working at more ergonomic heights (small tables, work horses+top), milk crates+top). Reduce the weight in the totes or barrow, especially when wet. Hoping Cru gets well.
Hola from Baja im sending you a link to another channel i enjoy hopping it its useful for your builds, my prayers forva speedy recovery take care of one another, forgive my grammar I speak spanish and it difficult to express my ideas or feelings God bless your marriage and all your family
What do you plan to use to waterproof the outside of your home? Tiny shiny home ended up using a stucco mix and then a waterproof paint of some sort. They went through much trial and error to come to this. They live in same climate as you. You both work so hard. Wishing you both the best.
Much Love Self Reliant❣️🙏
Hey buddy how are you doing you still hurting you need to slow down and take it easy and have a good day and be careful out there❤🎉😊
Must be that time of year for back pain. I've been laid up on three weeks now. Good luck and take care.
Thanks, you too!
I've had back issues for over a decade and one thing that has helped me a lot is going on regular walks and sleeping on a foam mattress (on the stiff side-- not too thick).
One piece of advice I would give is to lift more using your legs. I noticed when you were setting the bucket down, for example, you were bending your back over a lot rather than bending your legs. Little things like that might make a big difference.
Also make sure to stay sufficiently hydrated because the discs in your back need water to move nutrients into them and to keep their form. They are made of a lot more water than the bone vertebrae.
Thanks for a great video. Good luck for the dog and your back. Great progress on sellar and owlbox. Stay safe and healthy.
My son worked a lot with steel in his job and often had problems with his back. On the advice of the chiropractor, we bought a HEAVY-DUTY BACK SUPPORT BELT; it's the best purchase we've ever made!
Going through the same problem right now. I bought a weigh training belt and it helps a lot.
The German shepherd dogs 🐕 have a problem with their back legs as thay get older. love and light little one's 😊X
A slide that funneled into a pipe, with an open and close slide. The cans or the bags could be filled directly at the level they are needed. Less bending over, less lifting, etc
For a minute there I was afraid you were going to take Jim to the vet. LOL y'all stay safe out there.
Thanks for sharing this video! On another channel GOOD SIMPLE LIVING. Kenji their older dog had cancer. They did surgery to remove the tumors. They decided to trust God for the rest. A year later he’s still hanging out! ❤🎉 glad your back is better! Be Made Blissful Everyone!
Hopefully your dog ok 🙏, nice work 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Why leap to surgery? A non-invasive biopsy will give you the information you need. If it's benign it's one thing; if it's cancer then the vet needs to give you a thorough understanding of what is possible and what is likely. This is so hard and Crew is so lovely. God bless.
Back injuries are really no fun. I dislocated the sacro-illiac joint behind my right hip. I could barely straighten up, much less walk until it popped back in. I'm not ashamed to admit that I cried. The relief was incredible. Keeping my fingers crossed for Crew. I had to put down my dog in 2012, after he was hit in the head with a brick by some horrible teenagers. He was a miniature Jack Russell, just 18months old and 20centimetres long, including tail. I don't understand what goes through people's minds when they do something like that. I will pray for Crew, if you're open to that?
Prayer. 🙏🏼 The greatest power on earth to those with a spiritual connection...
🌺 And to those who believe. 🍃
@@freedomforever1962 Right. And this is relevant because...?
Jim maybe you get one of those back support getups the moving company guys wear?? just to take a little strain off the repetitive movements, another tip from a fellow bad back guy, work them glute muscles!!!!
This last season I am "shopping" on our yard to make new plants and grab pretty "weeds" I like to keep for next year. I started a nursery of sorts to see how things will grow. And the toad...cute. Tough choices with Crew. I wish you peace whatever you decide....
When you have back injury you need heat first day 20 min on and 20 minutes off. Then cold afterwards. I eventually had to have back surgery. I was out of work 27 months. Backs are no joke. Take care of yourself.
Chiropractors can really help bring you relief and a back brace reminds you to perform duties with proper body mechanics.
Sorry to hear about your back, hope you feel better soon!
Sending healing love bubbles your way, for all of you,doggies too ❤❤❤❤
Yes like others have said build a shute out of plywood so you can dump the wheelbarrow directly down to the cellar floor.
Genius 🙌🏼
Been there done all that . We had two dogs a Tibetan terrier and a Cairn terrier. The Tibetan started being unwell turned out to be Leukaemia and within 4 weeks he was gone . My other half was heartbroken as she had him from being 8 weeks old . Within a couple of months the Cairn started to slow down drastically . She had colitis and back problems at 16 yrs old so I had that decision that you never think you are going to have to make . So within 3 months we lost both of them ,it’s horrible being without them , I have had dogs all my life and find the house empty without them .
can't watch any more of this video Sorry can't take the pain from thinking about that great dog feeling like he does god bless praying for you both too god has a plan for crew and you
Nice to be reminded of the cleats.
As for the nailing, most of others I watch put nails in the board both sides first then hammer the cleats into the bag then other bag gets pushed into it
See if you can find a good used invertion system. You set it up and you tip your self upside down. And hang there for a few minutes to see your back can take some pressure. By reversing the downward pressure on the spine. You might see if that would heip
healing prayers for you all
Jim I am now 76 years old and can no longer lift or move heavy items. Several years ago I bought a small Kabota tractor with a bucket loader ( a backhoe attachment is available) . Kabota has intrest free loans and the tractors are affordable. A
bucket and backhoe unit would save your back and set you up future projects . Hope you feel better sone.
Oh... I'm soooo glad you said that! 🙌🏼
I knew there was an easier way but I just couldn't recall what the item was called! 👍🏼🍀🐾💕🐶😘
An inversion table may help you in ways that will surprise you. I have one and using it helps place my hips & back in alignment. Some times I also use a bunting / solid exercise roll in areas along my back & hips while both on and off the inversion table. It was uncomfortable at first. It will be a healing exercise you build up tolerance for. It took about a week overall for me to tolerate being on it for more than 5 minutes. Now, I enjoy being on it for over an hour at a time, more for maintenance than correction. I will say that a ‘cheap’ table will not likely last or provide the healing relief you need/seek. Mine is “ Fitness Gear “. Currently, online prices range from $130.00 (used) to $250.00 (new).😊😊
It’s a lot of hard work. I hear ya. I’m feeling my age lately. 😅❤