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I have had intermittent crippling back pain on and off for my entire adult life, ever since moving an extremely heavy old stove out of a basement when I was 18
by RyanMcGreal 11y ago
I have had intermittent crippling back pain on and off for my entire adult life, ever since moving an extremely heavy old stove out of a basement when I was 18 and feeling a bad twinge when the other person carrying it let go of his end.
I have been free of back pain for close to three years now, ever since I started exercising regularly, particularly running and cycling. I believe this has to do with several factors: 1) I've lost around 30 kg (70 lbs) of excess weight; 2) I regularly do dynamic stretching (before exercise) and static stretching (afterwards); 3) my posture has improved considerably; and 4) I transitioned to a standing desk about 15 months ago and no longer slouch for hours at a time.
- leothekim 11y agoI have a similar experience with recovering from back pain. I injured my lower back years ago and herniated two discs. I would have recurring back spasms and subsequently had three epidural steroid injections to relieve pain and was even prescribed orthotics. The things that prevented back pain the past few years for me were: - losing weight (regular exercise and diet) - using a standing desk at work - year-long physical therapy followed by regular Pilates sessions - splurging on a supportive mattress (lots of coils) If I had to choose one of these, I would opt for the standing desk. Takes a couple weeks to get used to, but nowadays I feel weird not using one.
- RyanMcGreal 11y agoMy back was already improving a year before I migrated to a standing desk, but it has proven to be such a hugely positive change that I find myself wondering how I was ever able to sit for that long. For me it took about four weeks to make the adjustment, during which I felt fatigued and sore. After that, I haven't looked back.