I agree and disagree with you. Agree 100% on the strengthening. What is often lost in the Instagram posts is you need a plan to attack things like sitting back

I agree and disagree with you. Agree 100% on the strengthening. What is often lost in the Instagram posts is you need a plan to attack things like sitting back pain that come at it from different angles such as Yoga, PT, Pilates, cardio and/or strength training. That was more of list of possibilities but you should work with someone that has experience in the field build something that fits your needs. When I first came out of college, I had incredible knee pain when sitting for longer period. I couldn't go to class without taking motrin or something stronger depending on the day. I worked out, played sports etc, was very active, and felt no pain when doing those activities but something in my body was out of whack/alignment. I saw a few specialists, did an MRI and they couldn't find an obvious cause. My only option that route was getting cut open and maybe finding something that wasn't being picked up (which knee surgery is a miserable recovery). I started doing PT where I was told my hamstrings were like old rubberbands. So I started stretching but it wasn't progressing. I ended up seeing a rolfing masseuse once a month. Things progressed slowly. I got to a point where seeing a trainer was a good option. Eventually the kneed pain vanished but was in my back. More work and direction and the pain was gone. It took two+ years of dedication but it was worth every penny. I'm sharing this because I understand how desperate people can feel with pain management and how confusing everything can be. My point is plenty of the information is total bullshit, but if you put the energy and money in, you can find the right team and try a few different things, you can get better. I would have never believe in the actual effects of rolfing if I never tried it. You don't have to live with the pain, try to keep working and don't ever give up on it.