Guest guest Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 Too true that there are others with similar problems. I had spinal surgery when I was two days old (I was born with spina bifida) and am constantly plagued by back aches and nerve problems, though I can walk and am completely "normal" as far as anyone else knows. Medical miracle, they call it...anyhoo, I'd be greatly interested to know of a reply to this as well. -Katie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 Om Namah Shivayah, Hoping someone can help me out with some advice I was in a car accident not too long ago and have mind numbing back pain after sitting for more than 15 minutes. At the last retreat, I was in agony and when I came back my physical therapist wanted to know what the heck I was doing to cause so much muscle spasm! While at the retreat, I was shifting my weight and squirming all over the place just trying to alleviate the pain. It was so frustrating because I could not fully enjoy the moment, and I was embarassed being the only one fidgeting all over the place. So my question is.... what is the best option for a floor pillow/backjack thingy that works well for pain but is also non-obtrusive or bulky? I don't want to take up any more space than my body normally would, but I also don't want to suffer in pain while trying to enjoy Amma's presence. I am asking because I saw all manner of floor chairs and pillows at the last retreat. I looked on Ebay and could only find things that looked way too large. The meditation pillows were all very big and the backjacks seem rather big too if I am not mistaken....not to mention being rather expensive. Any advice on my best bet for taking care of my back and not taking up too much space is greatly appreciated! I'm sure there are others on the board with similar problems! Namaste, Ananthasree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 A number of people do have backjacks, and while they can help prop you up, I don't actually think they provide very good support/alignment. I'm not sure what your back issue is, but I've heard these are really good: http://www.sunandmoonoriginals.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/28 I think the size of the cushion/chair isn't so much of an issue unless it's very tall and blocks others' view (although you could put it toward the back of the floor-seating area. Also, there is no requirement to sit on the floor! Amma doesn't want anyone to suffer and if you're too uncomfortable, please go and sit in one of the chairs....even if just to rest. I hope to meet you in Michigan! Blessings, Iswari Ammachi, "Ananthasree" <michellewalsh88@h...> wrote: > > Om Namah Shivayah, > > Hoping someone can help me out with some advice > > I was in a car accident not too long ago and have mind numbing back pain after sitting for > more than 15 minutes. At the last retreat, I was in agony and when I came back my > physical therapist wanted to know what the heck I was doing to cause so much muscle > spasm! While at the retreat, I was shifting my weight and squirming all over the place just > trying to alleviate the pain. It was so frustrating because I could not fully enjoy the > moment, and I was embarassed being the only one fidgeting all over the place. > > So my question is.... what is the best option for a floor pillow/backjack thingy that works > well for pain but is also non-obtrusive or bulky? I don't want to take up any more space > than my body normally would, but I also don't want to suffer in pain while trying to enjoy > Amma's presence. > > I am asking because I saw all manner of floor chairs and pillows at the last retreat. I looked > on Ebay and could only find things that looked way too large. The meditation pillows were > all very big and the backjacks seem rather big too if I am not mistaken....not to mention > being rather expensive. > > Any advice on my best bet for taking care of my back and not taking up too much space is > greatly appreciated! I'm sure there are others on the board with similar problems! > > Namaste, > > Ananthasree > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 Thank you Iswari, these look wonderful. Looking forward to meeting you as well! Namaste, Ananthasree Ammachi, "ammasiswari" <ammasiswari> wrote: > > A number of people do have backjacks, and while they can help prop you up, I don't > actually think they provide very good support/alignment. I'm not sure what your back > issue is, but I've heard these are really good: > > http://www.sunandmoonoriginals.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/28 > > I think the size of the cushion/chair isn't so much of an issue unless it's very tall and > blocks others' view (although you could put it toward the back of the floor-seating area. > > Also, there is no requirement to sit on the floor! Amma doesn't want anyone to suffer and > if you're too uncomfortable, please go and sit in one of the chairs....even if just to rest. > > I hope to meet you in Michigan! > > Blessings, > Iswari > > Ammachi, "Ananthasree" <michellewalsh88@h...> wrote: > > > > Om Namah Shivayah, > > > > Hoping someone can help me out with some advice > > > > I was in a car accident not too long ago and have mind numbing back pain after sitting > for > > more than 15 minutes. At the last retreat, I was in agony and when I came back my > > physical therapist wanted to know what the heck I was doing to cause so much muscle > > spasm! While at the retreat, I was shifting my weight and squirming all over the place > just > > trying to alleviate the pain. It was so frustrating because I could not fully enjoy the > > moment, and I was embarassed being the only one fidgeting all over the place. > > > > So my question is.... what is the best option for a floor pillow/backjack thingy that > works > > well for pain but is also non-obtrusive or bulky? I don't want to take up any more space > > than my body normally would, but I also don't want to suffer in pain while trying to > enjoy > > Amma's presence. > > > > I am asking because I saw all manner of floor chairs and pillows at the last retreat. I > looked > > on Ebay and could only find things that looked way too large. The meditation pillows > were > > all very big and the backjacks seem rather big too if I am not mistaken....not to mention > > being rather expensive. > > > > Any advice on my best bet for taking care of my back and not taking up too much space > is > > greatly appreciated! I'm sure there are others on the board with similar problems! > > > > Namaste, > > > > Ananthasree > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 Namah Shivaya Ananthasree, I have a weird lower back problem due to late stage Lyme, and I have used all manner of seats while visiting Mother. I would figure out what your back needs in terms of a seat and try to whittle it down in size. For me a wedge shape is best, and I carry a small wedge shaped pillow wherever I go. It looks weird, but it works. I bought a backjack about 10 years ago, and my husband and I have used it a lot, so it was worth the money. You may be able to find a cheap used one on eBay. I had to take the cushion out of my backjack, since the slant of the backjack seat is in the wrong direction. There is a foam shop in the next town that will cut foam however you want it and I have had them make a few different "seats" for me over the years. Also, just remembered, I got a Zen bench seat from the Shasta Abbey. Their store is now closed, but maybe there are other such stores on line or somewhere near you where you can buy one of many seats. Hope this helps. Pranams, Prasadini Ananthasree wrote: > Om Namah Shivayah, > > Hoping someone can help me out with some advice > > I was in a car accident not too long ago and have mind numbing back > pain after sitting for > more than 15 minutes. At the last retreat, I was in agony and when I > came back my > physical therapist wanted to know what the heck I was doing to cause > so much muscle > spasm! While at the retreat, I was shifting my weight and squirming > all over the place just > trying to alleviate the pain. It was so frustrating because I could > not fully enjoy the > moment, and I was embarassed being the only one fidgeting all over the > place. > > So my question is.... what is the best option for a floor > pillow/backjack thingy that works > well for pain but is also non-obtrusive or bulky? I don't want to take > up any more space > than my body normally would, but I also don't want to suffer in pain > while trying to enjoy > Amma's presence. > > I am asking because I saw all manner of floor chairs and pillows at > the last retreat. I looked > on Ebay and could only find things that looked way too large. The > meditation pillows were > all very big and the backjacks seem rather big too if I am not > mistaken....not to mention > being rather expensive. > > Any advice on my best bet for taking care of my back and not taking up > too much space is > greatly appreciated! I'm sure there are others on the board with > similar problems! > > Namaste, > > Ananthasree > > > > > > Aum Amriteswarayai Namaha! > > > > > Mata amritanandamayi > </gads?t=ms&k=Mata+amritanandamayi&w1=Mata+amritanandamay\ i&c=1&s=26&.sig=DYRmPW4tjbUZrNprNMY6xw> > > > > ------ > > > * Visit your group "Ammachi > <Ammachi>" on the web. > > * > Ammachi > <Ammachi?subject=Un> > > * Terms of > Service <>. > > > ------ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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