Glasseye Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 I got fed up. Started taking one Naproxan and one muscle relaxant 3 times a day. It really helps. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john1000 Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 Probably the most common complaint particualarly whe you get older. For myself, I just upped walking and cycling which did help. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazarus Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 Stretching is probably the #1 way to loosen up a lower back. Use some heat first to relax the muscles. Follow the stretching & an ab workout with ice. Here's a good 'core' strengthening routine... . . . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stillearly Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 Working on your core is the best way to help ...I had really bad sciatica around 12 years ago , I had some injections to help , but I've also been doing reformer Pilates since then ... makes a huge difference and I haven't had a really bad attack since .. 🤞 Heres a place in CM , they tailor the sessions to your fitness levels , they even offer a free trail ... https://www.powerhauspilateschiangmai.com/trial-private-pilates 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butch Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 Just now, Stillearly said: Working on your core is the best way to help ...I had really bad sciatica around 12 years ago , I had some injections to help , but I've also been doing reformer Pilates since then ... makes a huge difference and I haven't had a really bad attack since .. 🤞 Heres a place in CM , they tailor the sessions to your fitness levels , they even offer a free trail ... https://www.powerhauspilateschiangmai.com/trial-private-pilates I had a Chiro and a Physio both say that pilates is one of the best non invasive treatments for lower back pain and lumbago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 I have terrible posture when sitting. That has led to back pain from years of slouching. What has helped quite a bit is wearing a back support. Hasn't cured my slouching, but it does provide much needed support to the lower back and in turn has elminated the lower back pain. https://www.lazada.co.th/products/i2351371287-s7944652466.html?urlFlag=true&mp=1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yessongs Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 Luckily, have never had back pain, but a buddy of mine has had it a long time. Tells me he had a hot tub installed at the house and 30 minutes at night time really helps. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpuynarak Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 I ended up having an op in Bangkok Hospital Korat about 8 years ago when the constant pain became unbearable, solved the problem for 6 years then it started coming back but not on the same pain scale as before, i just live with it now with the help of a support brace as shown in @forcebwithu post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted September 23, 2023 Author Share Posted September 23, 2023 My hot baths on ocassionl do help very much, and are just so damn relaxing anyway. Conditioning has helped tremenously and things are improving, although there are days when it flares up and the naproxen helps. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumpuynarak Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 27 minutes ago, Glasseye said: My hot baths on ocassionl do help very much, and are just so damn relaxing anyway. Conditioning has helped tremenously and things are improving, although there are days when it flares up and the naproxen helps. I have'nt had a bath/jaccuzi in 40 years (always shower) unless i've had a lovely or two around for some fun lol NB - Just piss taking mate, i understand why back pain sufferers have them but i've just never bothered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glasseye Posted September 23, 2023 Author Share Posted September 23, 2023 1 hour ago, Pumpuynarak said: I have'nt had a bath/jaccuzi in 40 years (always shower) unless i've had a lovely or two around for some fun lol NB - Just piss taking mate, i understand why back pain sufferers have them but i've just never bothered. With my previous long term house (25 years) I never took one. When I moved into my next condo it had a huge whirlpool type bathtub. When I got into that thing it was like heaven. One of lifes simpilest and greatest pleasures for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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