Gentle Christian Mothers Community
 
Random Quotes from Wise Mamas

~* Please help keep GCM free by using our
Amazon.com affiliate link. Thank you! *~


Go Back   Gentle Christian Mothers Community > Health and Wellness > Natural Health & Nutrition *Public*
Forgot Password? Join Us!

Natural Health & Nutrition *Public* Discuss herbs, homeopathy, home remedies, etc., and healthy eating.
A public forum.

Please Note: A variety of opinions and ideas are shared on GCM. Personal experiences, suggestions, and tips found here are in no way intended to substitute for medical counsel from a healthcare professional. Always use your own good judgement and seek professional advice when in doubt about a health concern.


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 10-07-2016, 06:15 PM   #1
Thia
Rose Garden
 
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: NY
Posts: 3,755
Thia has disabled reputation
Default New Job Soreness

Last week I started as a cashier at a grocery store. My shifts are 4-6 hours long. I get a 15-20 min break which is the only time I get to sit and have a drink. By the time I make the 8 minute drive home, I can barely get out of the car b/c I am so sore and stiff. Then I sit through dinner and it just gets worse. Between the standing on bad flooring for so long plus the lifting of gallon jugs plus cases of beer and water...my poor body can't take it. I come home and pop two motrin, but it just takes the edge off. I wake at least once during the night in pain. I am over tired and sad/grumpy from pain. Is there anything I can do? I do try to stretch and move around instead of just standing in one place. I try to hydrate before and after my shift. I'm just tapped out on ideas and too tired to think much about it. Any help is appreciated.
__________________
~Thia~
Wife & Mother
Dd Oct 04~Ds Aug 06~Dd Aug 08~Dd Aug 10
Thia is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says they are praying for Thia:
Quiteria (10-07-2016)
Old 10-07-2016, 06:51 PM   #2
MegMarch
Rose Garden
 
 
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 5,921
MegMarch has a reputation beyond reputeMegMarch has a reputation beyond reputeMegMarch has a reputation beyond reputeMegMarch has a reputation beyond reputeMegMarch has a reputation beyond reputeMegMarch has a reputation beyond reputeMegMarch has a reputation beyond reputeMegMarch has a reputation beyond reputeMegMarch has a reputation beyond reputeMegMarch has a reputation beyond reputeMegMarch has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: New Job Soreness

When I used to waitress, I found it really helpful to rotate between two different styles of very supportive shoes.

Work hard on posture and do gentle stretches reaching for your toes and breathing slow and deep. Oh, I used a chair pad massage thing a few years back when I was in college and it was a big help.

Epsom salt baths, or even a magnesium oil spray.
MegMarch is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to MegMarch For This Useful Post:
Llee (10-07-2016), OnAMission (10-08-2016), Quiteria (10-07-2016)
Old 10-07-2016, 10:01 PM   #3
sweetpeasmommy
Rose Garden
 
 
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 30,329
sweetpeasmommy has a reputation beyond reputesweetpeasmommy has a reputation beyond reputesweetpeasmommy has a reputation beyond reputesweetpeasmommy has a reputation beyond reputesweetpeasmommy has a reputation beyond reputesweetpeasmommy has a reputation beyond reputesweetpeasmommy has a reputation beyond reputesweetpeasmommy has a reputation beyond reputesweetpeasmommy has a reputation beyond reputesweetpeasmommy has a reputation beyond reputesweetpeasmommy has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: New Job Soreness

If you can do stretches before and after work, as well as your days off it will help your body get more used to it. I find sitting after heavy activity prolongs the pain and even something like stopping at the store and walking around a bit rather than just driving straight home after a 10+ mile bike ride can really reduce the stiffness. And if I plop in a chair when I get home vs keep moving slowly I will be more stiff than if I slowly wind down.

If certain areas are hurting more, look up stretches for those. A heating pad can be helpful as well.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
__________________
Amy eNFp


Wife to ISTJ DH 1997
Mom to one Sweet Boy 10/2004

sweetpeasmommy is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to sweetpeasmommy For This Useful Post:
OnAMission (10-08-2016)
Old 10-08-2016, 12:26 AM   #4
Little Forest
Rose Garden
 
Rich in girls.
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Perth hills, Australia
Posts: 6,912
Little Forest has a reputation beyond reputeLittle Forest has a reputation beyond reputeLittle Forest has a reputation beyond reputeLittle Forest has a reputation beyond reputeLittle Forest has a reputation beyond reputeLittle Forest has a reputation beyond reputeLittle Forest has a reputation beyond reputeLittle Forest has a reputation beyond reputeLittle Forest has a reputation beyond reputeLittle Forest has a reputation beyond reputeLittle Forest has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: New Job Soreness

I would seek a physical therapist. They have been invaluable for me on a few different occasions. It could be that certain muscles are too weak or inflexible. But, you need a professional to know which ones! They can tell you exactly what to do to actually help reduce the pain you get.
__________________
A traditional Catholic mamma
ISFJ, DYT Type 2/1, Steiner-inspired mother to:

Sweet Pea-DD1, Jan 04, 1/4
Tiger Lily-DD2, Jan 06, 2/1
Buttercup-DD3, Feb 08, 2/4
Dandelion-DD4, Nov 10, 2/3
Honeysuckle-DD5 March 13, 2/4
And there is DH too, ISTJ, DYT 4/2, I think!
Little Forest is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to Little Forest For This Useful Post:
OnAMission (10-08-2016)
Old 10-08-2016, 04:15 PM   #5
2sunshines
Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop
 
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 27,017
2sunshines has disabled reputation
Default Re: New Job Soreness

Are you allowed to have a water bottle by you during your shift? It seems as if hydration might also help alleviate some of that.
__________________
married 25 years
mom to two young adults (23 and 20) and two teens (17 and 15)
2sunshines is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to 2sunshines For This Useful Post:
squiddles (10-14-2016)
Old 10-08-2016, 11:31 PM   #6
FaithHopeLove
Rose Garden
 
Follow That Truck!
 
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 9,374
FaithHopeLove has a reputation beyond reputeFaithHopeLove has a reputation beyond reputeFaithHopeLove has a reputation beyond reputeFaithHopeLove has a reputation beyond reputeFaithHopeLove has a reputation beyond reputeFaithHopeLove has a reputation beyond reputeFaithHopeLove has a reputation beyond reputeFaithHopeLove has a reputation beyond reputeFaithHopeLove has a reputation beyond reputeFaithHopeLove has a reputation beyond reputeFaithHopeLove has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: New Job Soreness

Gentle movement helps a ton.

Compression socks make a huge difference for me when I have hours of standing at work. I like these: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...pression+socks

---------- Post added at 11:31 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:30 PM ----------

Oh and taking curcumin!
FaithHopeLove is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to FaithHopeLove For This Useful Post:
bananacake (10-10-2016), everybody's mother (10-09-2016), squiddles (10-14-2016)
Old 10-09-2016, 07:15 PM   #7
Thia
Rose Garden
 
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: NY
Posts: 3,755
Thia has disabled reputation
Default Re: New Job Soreness

Thanks ladies. It seems like the truth of it is to suck it up buttercup. It has been a long, rough weekend, but once you are strapped into the roller coaster seat, there is no getting off.
__________________
~Thia~
Wife & Mother
Dd Oct 04~Ds Aug 06~Dd Aug 08~Dd Aug 10
Thia is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-09-2016, 07:53 PM   #8
OnAMission
Rose Trellis
 
Formerly kdhfly
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,760
OnAMission has a reputation beyond reputeOnAMission has a reputation beyond reputeOnAMission has a reputation beyond reputeOnAMission has a reputation beyond reputeOnAMission has a reputation beyond reputeOnAMission has a reputation beyond reputeOnAMission has a reputation beyond reputeOnAMission has a reputation beyond reputeOnAMission has a reputation beyond reputeOnAMission has a reputation beyond reputeOnAMission has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: New Job Soreness

Using muscles in new ways or much more than they are used to will definitely lead to soreness, and unlike in a sport where you can ease into it, you are stuck doing your job the whole time.

Your body will adjust, and probably quicker than you think However, it would be good to look into the preventive things mentioned above. Be aware of your posture, have good shoes, gently stretch afterwards and do gentle movement afterwards. The problem could come over time if because of soreness you alter your posture and use your body in an inefficient way because you are trying to avoid using the muscles that are sore. Repetitive motion, especially poorly aligned repetitive motion, can lead to injuries. Ice can reduce inflammation and heat (Epsom salt baths!) can help relax aching muscles. Hopefully your body will adjust quickly
__________________
DH and four along for our crazy ride
The greater the difficulty the greater the glory - Cicero
OnAMission is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to OnAMission For This Useful Post:
everybody's mother (10-09-2016), Llee (10-10-2016), MegMarch (10-10-2016)
Old 10-09-2016, 09:24 PM   #9
Aerynne
Rose Garden
 
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 27,356
Aerynne has a reputation beyond reputeAerynne has a reputation beyond reputeAerynne has a reputation beyond reputeAerynne has a reputation beyond reputeAerynne has a reputation beyond reputeAerynne has a reputation beyond reputeAerynne has a reputation beyond reputeAerynne has a reputation beyond reputeAerynne has a reputation beyond reputeAerynne has a reputation beyond reputeAerynne has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: New Job Soreness

Are you standing in one spot for a long time? Or do you get to do some walking? Try to move if you can. If you can take a quick walk around the store, or even just shifting weight between feet, marching in place when you have a sec, etc.

Also I would ask your coworkers.

Arnica could help, too.

And some of it will just be time and your body adjusting to it.

__________________
Erin

born of water and of the Spirit 4/96
married 5/02

Mama to:
2004

2007
2010
2012
2017
2019

Jan 2, 2024

And many I hope to hold in heaven one day
Aerynne is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-10-2016, 04:19 AM   #10
Llee
Moderator
 
Dancing stands with all seahorses who are journeying to freedom
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 19,195
Llee has a reputation beyond reputeLlee has a reputation beyond reputeLlee has a reputation beyond reputeLlee has a reputation beyond reputeLlee has a reputation beyond reputeLlee has a reputation beyond reputeLlee has a reputation beyond reputeLlee has a reputation beyond reputeLlee has a reputation beyond reputeLlee has a reputation beyond reputeLlee has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: New Job Soreness

For me, as a teacher, having really good shoes is the key to avoiding the soreness that comes spending a lot of time standing and walking around. The days I wear shoes that are cute but not good, my whole body aches after. Having a hot bath with epsom salts has also been really good about targeting potential aches and pains before they have a chance to really start.
__________________
It's me, dh, Dressy Bessy (Sept 08) and Dancing Daisy (May 10)


Lead the children to see in every pleasant and beautiful thing an expression of God's love for them. Recommend your religion to them by its pleasantness.
Let the law of kindness be in your lips.
~Ellen G. White

Llee is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following User Says Thank You to Llee For This Useful Post:
SansSouci (10-14-2016)
Old 10-10-2016, 05:23 AM   #11
Little Forest
Rose Garden
 
Rich in girls.
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Perth hills, Australia
Posts: 6,912
Little Forest has a reputation beyond reputeLittle Forest has a reputation beyond reputeLittle Forest has a reputation beyond reputeLittle Forest has a reputation beyond reputeLittle Forest has a reputation beyond reputeLittle Forest has a reputation beyond reputeLittle Forest has a reputation beyond reputeLittle Forest has a reputation beyond reputeLittle Forest has a reputation beyond reputeLittle Forest has a reputation beyond reputeLittle Forest has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: New Job Soreness

I would not say to suck it up. I believe in listening to your body with regard to pain. It probably won't get better on its own.
Posted via Mobile Device
Little Forest is offline   Reply With Quote
The Following 3 Users Say Thank You to Little Forest For This Useful Post:
everybody's mother (10-11-2016), Llee (10-10-2016), SansSouci (10-14-2016)
Old 10-14-2016, 05:51 AM   #12
SansSouci
Rose Garden
 
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 10,084
SansSouci has a reputation beyond reputeSansSouci has a reputation beyond reputeSansSouci has a reputation beyond reputeSansSouci has a reputation beyond reputeSansSouci has a reputation beyond reputeSansSouci has a reputation beyond reputeSansSouci has a reputation beyond reputeSansSouci has a reputation beyond reputeSansSouci has a reputation beyond reputeSansSouci has a reputation beyond reputeSansSouci has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: New Job Soreness

This has got to be something your employer is aware of. Surely they could provide cushioned mats to stand on, and other advice.

I sometimes shop at Wegmans, and I notice their cashiers have a poster at the cash register with stretches they're supposed to do every 15-30 min or so.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N930A using Tapatalk
__________________
Elizabeth
DYT 4, HSP, ISTJ married 18 years to ISTJ
DD 14y/o ESFJ
DS 12 y/o GF/CF/etc. & Recovering from Autism

I Juice Plus+ and sharing it with others. Fruits & veggies in a capsule or soft-chew!
SansSouci is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 10-21-2016, 03:31 PM   #13
sunflowermom
Rose Garden
 
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Oregon
Posts: 3,579
sunflowermom has a reputation beyond reputesunflowermom has a reputation beyond reputesunflowermom has a reputation beyond reputesunflowermom has a reputation beyond reputesunflowermom has a reputation beyond reputesunflowermom has a reputation beyond reputesunflowermom has a reputation beyond reputesunflowermom has a reputation beyond reputesunflowermom has a reputation beyond reputesunflowermom has a reputation beyond reputesunflowermom has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: New Job Soreness

How are you doing this week?
__________________
Mae

Married my DH in 2/2008
Gave birth my DS 3/2012
sunflowermom is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -7. The time now is 03:37 PM.


A variety of opinions and ideas are shared on GCM. Personal experiences, suggestions, and tips found here are in no way intended to substitute for medical counsel from a healthcare professional. Always use your own good judgement and seek professional advice when in doubt about a health concern.

Amazon.com affiliate link

Copyright 1997-2017 by Gentle Christian Mothers™
An alternative-minded, evangelical Christian community supporting attachment parenting and natural living.

Do not post content elsewhere.
http://www.gentlechristianmothers.com/community/

Some smilies created and copyrighted by Mazeguy.
Some smilies and avatars created and copyrighted by flowermama and children -- do not use elsewhere.

Soli Deo Gloria
To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ for ever. Amen. ~ Romans 16:27 (KJV)

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.3
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.

X vBulletin 3.8.3 Debug Information
  • Page Generation 0.09253 seconds
  • Memory Usage 8,005KB
  • Queries Executed 14 (?)
More Information
Template Usage:
  • (1)SHOWTHREAD
  • (1)ad_footer_end
  • (1)ad_footer_start
  • (1)ad_header_end
  • (1)ad_header_logo
  • (1)ad_navbar_below
  • (1)ad_showthread_beforeqr
  • (1)ad_showthread_firstpost
  • (1)ad_showthread_firstpost_sig
  • (1)ad_showthread_firstpost_start
  • (1)cyb_flashimagebanners
  • (1)footer
  • (1)forumjump
  • (1)forumrules
  • (1)gobutton
  • (1)header
  • (1)headinclude
  • (1)navbar
  • (3)navbar_link
  • (60)option
  • (13)post_groan_box
  • (1)post_groan_box_bit
  • (1)post_groan_javascript
  • (1)post_groan_navbar_search
  • (1)post_groan_postbit_legacy
  • (13)post_thanks_box
  • (16)post_thanks_box_bit
  • (1)post_thanks_javascript
  • (1)post_thanks_navbar_search
  • (8)post_thanks_postbit_legacy
  • (13)postbit_legacy
  • (13)postbit_onlinestatus
  • (113)postbit_reputation
  • (13)postbit_wrapper
  • (4)showthread_bookmarksite
  • (1)smqre_editor_button
  • (1)spacer_close
  • (1)spacer_open
  • (1)tagbit_wrapper 

Phrase Groups Available:
  • global
  • inlinemod
  • postbit
  • posting
  • reputationlevel
  • showthread
Included Files:
  • ./showthread.php
  • ./global.php
  • ./includes/init.php
  • ./includes/class_core.php
  • ./includes/config.php
  • ./includes/functions.php
  • ./includes/class_hook.php
  • ./includes/functions_notice.php
  • ./mobiquo/smartbanner.php
  • ./mobiquo/include/classTTConnection.php
  • ./mobiquo/smartbanner/head.inc.php
  • ./includes/functions_bigthree.php
  • ./includes/class_postbit.php
  • ./includes/class_bbcode.php
  • ./includes/functions_reputation.php
  • ./includes/adminfunctions_template.php
  • ./includes/functions_misc.php
  • ./includes/functions_post_thanks.php
  • ./includes/functions_post_groan.php 

Hooks Called:
  • init_startup
  • cache_permissions
  • fetch_threadinfo_query
  • fetch_threadinfo
  • fetch_foruminfo
  • style_fetch
  • cache_templates
  • global_start
  • parse_templates
  • fetch_musername
  • notices_check_start
  • global_setup_complete
  • showthread_start
  • template_groups
  • template_safe_functions
  • template_compile
  • showthread_getinfo
  • forumjump
  • showthread_post_start
  • showthread_query_postids
  • showthread_query
  • bbcode_fetch_tags
  • bbcode_create
  • showthread_postbit_create
  • postbit_factory
  • postbit_display_start
  • post_thanks_function_post_thanks_off_start
  • post_thanks_function_post_thanks_off_end
  • post_thanks_function_fetch_thanks_start
  • post_thanks_function_fetch_thanks_end
  • post_thanks_function_thanked_already_start
  • post_thanks_function_thanked_already_end
  • post_groan_function_post_groan_off_start
  • post_groan_function_post_groan_off_end
  • post_groan_function_fetch_groans_start
  • post_groan_function_fetch_groans_end
  • post_groan_function_groaned_already_start
  • post_groan_function_groaned_already_end
  • post_groan_function_fetch_groan_bit_start
  • post_groan_function_show_groan_date_start
  • post_groan_function_fetch_groan_bit_end
  • post_groan_function_fetch_post_groan_template_start
  • post_groan_function_fetch_post_groan_template_end
  • reputation_image
  • bbcode_parse_start
  • postbit_imicons
  • bbcode_parse_complete_precache
  • bbcode_parse_complete
  • postbit_display_complete
  • error_fetch
  • post_thanks_function_fetch_thanks_bit_start
  • post_thanks_function_show_thanks_date_start
  • post_thanks_function_fetch_thanks_bit_end
  • post_thanks_function_fetch_post_thanks_template_start
  • post_thanks_function_fetch_post_thanks_template_end
  • tag_fetchbit_complete
  • forumrules
  • showthread_bookmarkbit
  • navbits
  • navbits_complete
  • showthread_complete