What are the best practices you have found to alleviate back pain?

[Ashleywonders]

I am looking into a possible daily yoga routine but wondered if anyone had any other good suggestions.

[Anonymous]

I used to get back ache so often when I was younger. But now that I'm older, getting back ache is so rare I can't even remember the last time I suffered with it! In my experience, one of the best ways to get rid of back ache is to build up all of the muscles of the back and the spine. One of the safest and most efficient ways of doing this is through isometrics which involves holding muscular contractions against resistance for a certain period of time (I do 20 seconds in 3x sets). For example I do seated row, zercher squat, upright row and dead-lift. This is not to be confused with lifting weights (dynamic).

Isometrics are far safer and do not involve any movement so they build up tendons, joints, muscles and even give natural pain relief. See the video below where a guy made his own one (you could make it yourself or have a friend do it). The spring at the bottom is what makes it work so well because it feels like a live load with a bit of give. The commercial version of this device is very expensive though.

Even doing just upright row for 6 seconds every other day would improve your issue big time. A stronger back will also help with supporting bigger breasts too. I know a woman that trains with this device and all she does is upright row for 20 seconds in 3x sets because she feels lazy and even that has benefited her a lot. I also use a device called the 'Vibe hex pro' to warm down and release the muscles later when I'm done with a routine.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/D-RcX4Z441Q

[Wise4myage]

Heating pads can really help.

[Wise4myage]

Thanks.

[PrettyPriya]

I do yoga daily. It not only alleviates back pain, it is a full body workout. One thing to make sure you get if you get into yoga is a decent mat. Even the best is not that expensive.

That said, it also is going to depend on what is causing the back pain and where it is located. It could be a pulled muscle, nerve pain or something else. Heck, just having a large bust sometimes puts a strain on my neck/back.

For the simplest and quickest non-drug relief, I go straight for the heating pad. Heat on and off for a while should loosed up any knots. Now, there is one other thing that I have not personally tried (at home) which is laser therapy. I have actually had that done by a doctor.

However, your favourite online mega store sells consumer grade lasers. They are used to treat anything from nerve to joint pain and everything in between. While I do not personally own one, I have a friend that does and she swears by it. I used it and it was surprisingly effective... and quick. Just remember there is a lot of controversy about whether they actually work. My experience (and that of my friend) is yes.

[Ashleywonders]

Priya! Thank you so much! This is super helpful. I will look into these suggestions, especially the heating pad and the yoga mats. I believe most of my problems come from a big bust, too sister

[PrettyPriya]

You are welcome! Yep, you and I are probably in the same boat. Heating pad is my best friend for a number of things. You will often catch me dragging it around the house by the cord like I am walking a dog. Simple, cheap.

[Ashleywonders]

Haha I’d like to see that

[PrettyPriya]

Thank you for the MHO 🙂

[Emiliamazing]

Stretching, massage therapy, yoga. In that order. Hydration and proper lifting techniques are important as well.

[NathanDavis]

as a person on the taller side... most of my pain comes from poor posture, which happens during extended periods of time keeping the same posture, so in my case... I just prevent and proactively avoid those situations

also worth to look at your sleeping situation, a bad sleep session can also cause some back pain, even driving!!

so, yes... maybe try to first, find the reason why you might get this discomfort and then take it from there on

[bigpauly]

I’ve never had too serious of back problems. I rested a week or 2 when I hurt my back earlier this year and that seemed to work for me

[Ashleywonders]

It’s hard to suffer too much back pain when your spine is only 2 inches long..

[bigpauly]

😒 it’s at least like a foot and a half long

[Blackcupcake]

chiropractor… try that

[Ashleywonders]

I’m kind of scared of them… lol

[Blackcupcake]

hahahaha well they’re not so fun in my experience… but they do help!!

[Ashleywonders]

Hahah ok I’ll look into them! Back pain is no fun, lol.

[Blackcupcake]

definitely not!!! hope it gets better for you girlie ❤️😭

[Ashleywonders]

Thank you luv 🥰

[Agape93]

Stretching after a hot shower

[In_Trance]

Proper posture

[justFriend]

hot complex