(Part 2) Top products from r/backpain

You gotta think of it day by day. Each time you do it, it dulls the pain 1%. Do it for 100 days. It took me about that long to considered my back healed but I wanted it to be stronger so I just kept going. It corrects your posture and I overly just feel better doing it without pain. It's like a hybrid of Yoga which is only good for you body.

There are different foundation excersize you can find online for free. I ended up just buying a 15 dollar book on Amazon. It had a bunch of 2 week routines with different complexities. Great pictures of what muscles should be activating and ect.

I probably spent $3000-4000 on pysio, chirco, and massages over 5 years and this 15 dollar book and free YouTube video I gave you are what fixed me.

I bought these...https://www.amazon.com/adidas-Performance-Mens-Powerlift-2-Trainer/dp/B00Q047MYC/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_309_tr_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=5YKWRG535W5CAFQF7AH4

I think they were around $80 in my size. I'm not going to debate the merits of weightlifting shoes vs. flat soled shoes. I tried both. I can tell you with flatter shoes (I also used Vivos) I had more "wobbliness" in my ankles which meant I had more wobbliness with my back. Weightlifting shoes anchored me better so my squat is more stable. As long as I have good squat form and focus on the vertical plane, my back holds up and I get stronger. If my squat form weakens and I kick my butt back and hinge down with my back, then it feels like I've been hit with Thor's hammer.

I'm 25-35 and have had back pain for years, sitting makes it worse and driving is worse than sitting so your experience is typical.

If you have a medical emergency get to an ER and/or call 911 or your national equivalent.

I've found massages help a lot, more than chiropractic in my experience. Massages for me provide longer-term relief and the massage therapist also focuses on secondary symptoms in the arms and legs that can be caused by a radiated nerve.

Since your massage is not until Friday see if you can get a walk-in or at least short notice chiropractic appointment, many have them available for this reason and it might just help carry you over.

If you can get an appointment with your primary care they may write a prescription. You should do this anyway because back problems only get worse.

I've found that wearing a back brace while sitting at my desk helps a lot, [this one] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00267SFKC/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_INvGzbN7R52PV) is the number one best seller on Amazon for a reason, I wore it all day today.

Make sure to stretch, a lot. I am bad about it when I am working and get into a project but it's important. [Foam rollers] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0040EGNIU/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_2QvGzbCB7YYF9) are great for before and after work since it may be strange to have in your office.

For while at work, look at these videos on desk stretching from the [Mayo Clinic] (http://mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/office-stretches/art-20046041).

Heat and/or ice helps too.

I bought this book recently and it helped me through one of the two worst back experiences I've ever had. I would agree that it's Big Three focused. It doesn't have like full workouts in there, but it does talk about how to adapt common exercises to not be in pain (e.g. deadlifts, squats, etc.). So it's more of "this is how you correctly exercise" instead of "do these five exercises three times, then these four, then these two, and you'll be healed!".

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I've heard this book might have more workouts (also McGill). I actually had this book briefly, but it's too technical for my taste.


Another McGill book that might help is this one. Sorry, haven't read it, but I wishlisted it awhile ago and some of the review seem to indicate there are workouts in it. Maybe peruse the reviews for both?

Hope this helps!

If you have scoliosis you should be talking to your doctor. Something else you can do is correct your posture when you sit, see if that helps. Get a lumbar roll, put your butt against the back of the seat and sit up straight. Obviously, search the internet about what you should look like sitting with proper posture. Definitely get x-rays and an MRI.

Oh also I just recently found this book and it has GREAT reviews. https://www.amazon.com/Foundation-Redefine-Your-Conquer-Confidence-ebook/dp/B004VSQKWE/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8


I'm thinking of buying it!

Here is the tape that I use, I just tape around the outside edges of the patch in a square. I usually put the tape on the edges of the patch first (with the film still on the patch, so it's not sticking to stuff), then peel off the film, and then transfer the patch to my back after that, because I'm not that coordinated with taping behind myself lol ;) i have found that tape can really hurt when you take it off, and even rip off skin! So this tape is gentler, but also sticky enough to actually stay on for 12 hours. Also, you're supposed to take at least 12 hours off between patches, so your skin can breathe, just FYI.

Get some hot patches. I use them to help calm down stubborn knots. The deep heat ones are good cause they stick on you, also have some of the bigger ones that wrap around.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Mentholatum-Deep-Heat-patch-4/dp/B001ACXT50

https://www.amazon.co.uk/ThermaCare-Lower-Back-Heat-Count/dp/B07NW66QM3/

I have back pain and slept in my friends guest bedroom this past weekend...she had a memory foam mattress that I found to be really comfortable. She told me it was only $300ish! I believe she said “Alta” so I’m thinking maybe this

Our inversion table lets me do exactly what you're looking for. I don't go upside down, just a little past horizontal and then push with my elbows. It is similar to this one:

https://www.amazon.com/Innova-ITX9600-Inversion-Adjustable-Protective/dp/B003QCI4GG/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=inversion+table&qid=1574480617&sprefix=inversion+&sr=8-3

Get one of these. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00U6G063E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Its almost as good as real acupuncture, cheaper, and you can do at home whenever you want. I jump on mine whenever Im feeling pain.

Also, think about buying some CBD oil. That helps with the pain too

Could be a million things. A lot of back pain problems are caused by distorted discs which are located in between the vertebra of your spine. When these discs become distorted over time, they may eventually press against your central nervous system which may cause pain and discomfort. Their distortion can be a result of bad posture or poor lifting technique; really anything (Mine became distorted when I went up for a dunk and landed flat footed).

Try these three stretches and if they provide you relief, then purchase this book:
http://www.amazon.com/Steps-Pain-Free-Life-Rapidly-Relieve/dp/0452282772

1. lie on your stomach flat on the ground with your head turned to the side and your arms by your side. Try to completely relax for 2-3 min and specifically try to relax your lower back muscles.
   
2. immediately after, support your upper body by resting them on your elbows, make sure to completely relax any muscles below your pelvis. take some deep breaths and stay for 2-3 min.
   
3. Starting from laying on your stomach, use your arms to extend your back back as far as possible for 2 seconds, then release back to the ground.
   
   this link has pictures that illustrate what I'm trying to explain. VERY IMPORTANT: DO NOT DO EXERCISE 4,5, OR 6 AT THIS TIME, your body may not be ready for these stretches yet.
   
   https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAQQjRw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ipcphysicaltherapy.com%2FMcKenzie.aspx&ei=CiTtU_qNDtGAygSNxIKYCg&bvm=bv.73231344,d.aWw&psig=AFQjCNG_yHCDxeVTtvMEcidR1R0H1wSAMQ&ust=1408136586277999
   
   Really help this helps and hope the pain goes away!