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Back ok, better than it has been for a while

Apr 28, 2020 | Diary | 0 comments

Woke up feeling fine.

Back is ok, better than it had been for a while.

Either I’ve got used to the new shoes or the constant blasting myself with different home remedies is having an impact.

I’m currently taking turmeric and applying a hemp rub on my back.

Thought work was going to be stupidly hectic but actually I’ve got a little more time than I thought to sort out some of the things I’m working on.

Apparently it might be the ‘last’ clap for the NHS tonight so must remember to set my alarm later.

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