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I've been dealing with a similar issue for about 11 years now: severe chronic back pain that wouldn't quit, caused by a bulging disc. The pain would often show

by ent101 7y ago

I've been dealing with a similar issue for about 11 years now: severe chronic back pain that wouldn't quit, caused by a bulging disc. The pain would often show up in random places or travel down my legs giving me a burning/tingling sensation. I tried physio, chiropractors, acupuncture, yoga, cycling, swimming, multiple doctors, and pain killers with no luck. The only thing that really helped me to substantially decrease the pain and put it under control was lifting weights! I got a personal trainer who had experience in this area and over 3 months he helped build the foundation and teach me how to work out properly, this was 6 years ago. Strengthening the lower back muscles and regular exercise has reduced my pain by about ~85%; however, the pain does come back if I don't exercise for more than a few weeks. Maybe exercise is not the solution for you, but I just wanted to tell you that even though this pain might make you feel helpless and depressed, if you search long and hard enough it is likely that you'll find the solution. Don't give up!

ok_coo 7y ago
I also wanted to chime in and say that I periodically will have bad lower back pain. Consistently the one thing that will fix the issue is working out, with a plan. Core workouts, deadlifts, etc. The key part is making sure you start with a decent trainer to ensure you have good form and don’t hurt yourself. So, please consider some consistent, good weightlifting as an option.
orasis 7y ago
One note of caution here - I tend to overdue it on the chest work which shortens the pec minor and exacerbates upper back pain. I need to mix in a lot of pec stretches and rowing work to balance things out.
- t-h-e-chief 7y ago
  Oh 100% was my issue too. Lots of chest work, then stopped going to gym. My back weakened and knotted right up my neck into the fascia. Actually caused my eyes to water (I swear I wasn't crying)
trcarney 7y ago
I'll second this. I had severe back pain in my late teens due to growing 8" in one year. I didn't have the back muscles to support the new weight of upper body. I started weight training pretty regularly and don't have any problems now, at 31. I will add that when you start weight training, make sure you do face pulls. Setting at a desk all day causes your Rhomboids to lengthen and become weak. Face Pulls will really help strengthen this muscle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiRAi2KOfRQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiRAi2KOfRQ

by ent101 7y ago

ok_coo 7y ago

I also wanted to chime in and say that I periodically will have bad lower back pain. Consistently the one thing that will fix the issue is working out, with a plan. Core workouts, deadlifts, etc. The key part is making sure you start with a decent trainer to ensure you have good form and don’t hurt yourself. So, please consider some consistent, good weightlifting as an option.

orasis 7y ago

One note of caution here - I tend to overdue it on the chest work which shortens the pec minor and exacerbates upper back pain. I need to mix in a lot of pec stretches and rowing work to balance things out.

t-h-e-chief 7y ago
Oh 100% was my issue too. Lots of chest work, then stopped going to gym. My back weakened and knotted right up my neck into the fascia. Actually caused my eyes to water (I swear I wasn't crying)

trcarney 7y ago

I'll second this. I had severe back pain in my late teens due to growing 8" in one year. I didn't have the back muscles to support the new weight of upper body. I started weight training pretty regularly and don't have any problems now, at 31. I will add that when you start weight training, make sure you do face pulls. Setting at a desk all day causes your Rhomboids to lengthen and become weak. Face Pulls will really help strengthen this muscle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiRAi2KOfRQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiRAi2KOfRQ