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Yes I am a 59 year old female. I have been working with children for a very long time. Well I found a job about 3 1/2 weeks ago at a Montessori school. Well I was working for a Christain school for the same amount of hr 9 with 1 hr off for lunch. Well I was going to work in the morning an waiting on buses with both places. The only differeance is that the new place had no place to sit down. So I stood up sometimes for at least 45 min or so. Well with the new place I was also standing on my feet an was working with toddlers. Well I did the same working with toddlers at the other job. But this past week my lower back really started to hurt me very badley on Tuesday and I didn't go into work the next day. Now I do not know if I hurt my back with the job or it just gave out do to all of the other walking, standing , and bending. And with the buses.
I quiet my job due to the pain and now I don't know what to do?? Thank you for an information.

Answer 1

I'm a little surprised that the school didn't have a chair at least. I'm not surprised that your back is hurting. Did you try writing about it?

Now- I used to have a job that required me to be on my feet all day long, and to do a lot of bending and kneeling, and stretching. I learned the value of good shoes, I assure you!

You may want to invest in a good pair of cross-trainers, preferably a pair that doesn't scream 'teenager'. That will support your feet, and give some relief to your back. And you might want to check a local pharmacy for a back brace.

Also, consider visiting a chiropractor.

Good luck!