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How to conquer back pain for good!?

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NorthSouth25 · 17/09/2022 08:06

Hi there.
I’ve been living with back pain for years and would love to hear some positive stories. and how you conquered your back pain!

I’m 42 and have had back issues since I was 27. The first time it ‘went’ I was under incredible stress and being bullied in my job, working long hours at a desk. I woke in the morning and my back went into spasm and I could barely move. I was given diazepam plus codeine which eventually solved it.

However in the last 15 years it has come and gone. When it ‘goes’ it’s excruciating pain and my back locks in spasm. I know stress is a big factor. Diazepam is the only thing that can release it.

I’ve seen an osteopath, chiropractor and physio over the years. The best bit of advice was trying to manage my stress but this isn’t realistic with my job and home life as it’s super busy!

I’m persevering with the exercises but I’m not convinced they help.

would love to hear from anyone who is now pain free and how you did it!

Thanks in advance! X

OP posts:
3luckystars · 08/05/2025 23:10

I got Brooks runners and found out I had been wearing the wrong shoes in the wrong size all this time. Shoes are unbelievably important.

If you haven’t gone down that line of enquiry, that might be worth checking out at a proper orthotics shoe shop with all the gear and get fitted.

i also got this roundy back pilllow mckenziemethod.com/product/signature-round-bundle/

all the best x

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