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Back Pain in the Morning
I'm a 26 yr old Male, who currently suffers from back pains in the mornings. Other than the back pains, I would say that I am a healthy and fit person.
The pain only occurs in the mornings. As soon as I get up and start moving around, and stretching out the back, the pain starts to dissappear, with only a slight tingle left during the day, but not really noticeable.
I've tried so many things:
- Celebrex (this helped to relieve the pain, however as soon as I stopped using it, the pain instantly came back. I don't want to be taking drugs for the rest of my life).
- Chiro, this seemed to only provide temp. relief also, but the pain is still there.
- Osteopath, same as Chiro, however has helped my correct my posture.
- I've tried accupuncture, and again this hasn't helped.
- Fearing the worst, I went to the doctors and told them about the pain, and he ordered an xray for my back and this came back fine.
- I've changed my mattress twice now to one that is designed to support the back.
- I've paid attention to my pillow, and have changed that too, to one that provides greater support (latex - dunlopillow)
- I try to exercise regularly, and pay particular attention to stretching out the back.
I believe that the pain must be associated with the way that I sleep. However how does one control how they sleep when they are unconcious. I sleep on my back and sides (when I'm aware). When on my side I bend my knees slightly.
I've had this pain for about 1 year now, and I'm getting very concerned. Any suggestions?
(***@****)
The pain only occurs in the mornings. As soon as I get up and start moving around, and stretching out the back, the pain starts to dissappear, with only a slight tingle left during the day, but not really noticeable.
I've tried so many things:
- Celebrex (this helped to relieve the pain, however as soon as I stopped using it, the pain instantly came back. I don't want to be taking drugs for the rest of my life).
- Chiro, this seemed to only provide temp. relief also, but the pain is still there.
- Osteopath, same as Chiro, however has helped my correct my posture.
- I've tried accupuncture, and again this hasn't helped.
- Fearing the worst, I went to the doctors and told them about the pain, and he ordered an xray for my back and this came back fine.
- I've changed my mattress twice now to one that is designed to support the back.
- I've paid attention to my pillow, and have changed that too, to one that provides greater support (latex - dunlopillow)
- I try to exercise regularly, and pay particular attention to stretching out the back.
I believe that the pain must be associated with the way that I sleep. However how does one control how they sleep when they are unconcious. I sleep on my back and sides (when I'm aware). When on my side I bend my knees slightly.
I've had this pain for about 1 year now, and I'm getting very concerned. Any suggestions?
(***@****)
Hi Em,
I have similar situation except that I don't exercise regularly and I am trying very hard to do so now.
Firstly, may I know which country are you from? I am from Singapore.
Enema - Where can I buy it? Is it in powder form?
Regards,
Ivy Tan
I have similar situation except that I don't exercise regularly and I am trying very hard to do so now.
Firstly, may I know which country are you from? I am from Singapore.
Enema - Where can I buy it? Is it in powder form?
Regards,
Ivy Tan
FOUND THE SOLUTION
-About me (if you dont want to read, skip to solution below)
Im 28 years old, Male, very active and fit (Gym 6 days a week, volleyball leagues, basketball + other stuff). The past 5 month i have been getting about 4 hours of sleep and am awoken by sharp back pain, making it impossible to go back to sleep. when i wake up i can barely move, no matter what position i try they all hurt, its hard to breathe and it feels like a vertebrae is out of place pinching a nerve, after i get up take a shower, walk around, 30 min to 1 hour later its as if though my back is 100% and all the symptoms are gone
- Solution
For me, it was a stomach problem. I dont know how to explain it, but i read some stuff on this forum that gas or carbonation can build up during sleep and push on a nerve and this is apparently exactly what was happening to me. Here is what i did, the problem took 5 days to totally disappear and i have been sleeping an awesome 8 hours a night with out waking up
1) clean up your diet, Eat food that is easy to digest, nothing super greasy or tough for the stomach. DRINK LOTS OF WATER. Dont eat too much in one sitting, eat multple times a day, little to moderate amount of food at a time.
2) Dont eat close to bed time. I made it so that my last bit of food was at the latest 3 hours before bed time
3) Already mentioned but Drink lots of water, this is very important
4) Give your self an Enema for the first 3 days (once a day for 3 days) Dont use the solution it comes with, pour it out, boil tap water (let it cool) and mix with a LITTLE BIT of lemon juice, hold inside for at least 3 minutes.
Some of you may not want to do this step (4), which is fine, the problem is most of us have been abusing our stomach for a very long time eating junk food and processed foods that stick and harden to the walls of the intestines and slowly poison us, If you want fast results like mine (5 days) dont skip this part)
after your stomach is back to 100% functional, you can slowly add some of your not so healthy foods back into your diet (just dont over do it)
END
Stuff that helps:
1) strengthen your back muscles, so that they better support your spine.
2) strengthen your abdominal muscles. (Having stronger abs can reduce the amount of work your back muscles have to do by up to 30%
3) Do lots of stretches, when your muscles tense up and knot up, they pull and push on the muscles around them, putting pressure on the spinal cord and sometimes irritating the nerves in between the vertebrae
4) Heat helps promote blood flow to the muscles and has a healing soothing effect. Hot baths, hot showers and the sauna help relax the muscles and take a portion of the pain away, (this is a big aid, dont overlook this) (The only time you do NOT want to apply heat is if something is swollen, in which case it can make it worse by pumping more blood to the swollen area)
5) Back massage. One of the most effective ways to get rid of the tension in your back muscles. Make sure to find a therapist with lots of experience capable of doing deep tissue work. Your not looking for something relaxing, your looking for something therapeutic. When you call to schedule your appointment, ask how long your therapist has been doing massages, try to find some one with at least 4 years of experience, plenty of strength and capable of using their forearms, elbows as well as hands.
Hope this helped, I wish every one an injury free life that is exciting, challenging and rewarding.
Peace
"Em"
-About me (if you dont want to read, skip to solution below)
Im 28 years old, Male, very active and fit (Gym 6 days a week, volleyball leagues, basketball + other stuff). The past 5 month i have been getting about 4 hours of sleep and am awoken by sharp back pain, making it impossible to go back to sleep. when i wake up i can barely move, no matter what position i try they all hurt, its hard to breathe and it feels like a vertebrae is out of place pinching a nerve, after i get up take a shower, walk around, 30 min to 1 hour later its as if though my back is 100% and all the symptoms are gone
- Solution
For me, it was a stomach problem. I dont know how to explain it, but i read some stuff on this forum that gas or carbonation can build up during sleep and push on a nerve and this is apparently exactly what was happening to me. Here is what i did, the problem took 5 days to totally disappear and i have been sleeping an awesome 8 hours a night with out waking up
1) clean up your diet, Eat food that is easy to digest, nothing super greasy or tough for the stomach. DRINK LOTS OF WATER. Dont eat too much in one sitting, eat multple times a day, little to moderate amount of food at a time.
2) Dont eat close to bed time. I made it so that my last bit of food was at the latest 3 hours before bed time
3) Already mentioned but Drink lots of water, this is very important
4) Give your self an Enema for the first 3 days (once a day for 3 days) Dont use the solution it comes with, pour it out, boil tap water (let it cool) and mix with a LITTLE BIT of lemon juice, hold inside for at least 3 minutes.
Some of you may not want to do this step (4), which is fine, the problem is most of us have been abusing our stomach for a very long time eating junk food and processed foods that stick and harden to the walls of the intestines and slowly poison us, If you want fast results like mine (5 days) dont skip this part)
after your stomach is back to 100% functional, you can slowly add some of your not so healthy foods back into your diet (just dont over do it)
END
Stuff that helps:
1) strengthen your back muscles, so that they better support your spine.
2) strengthen your abdominal muscles. (Having stronger abs can reduce the amount of work your back muscles have to do by up to 30%
3) Do lots of stretches, when your muscles tense up and knot up, they pull and push on the muscles around them, putting pressure on the spinal cord and sometimes irritating the nerves in between the vertebrae
4) Heat helps promote blood flow to the muscles and has a healing soothing effect. Hot baths, hot showers and the sauna help relax the muscles and take a portion of the pain away, (this is a big aid, dont overlook this) (The only time you do NOT want to apply heat is if something is swollen, in which case it can make it worse by pumping more blood to the swollen area)
5) Back massage. One of the most effective ways to get rid of the tension in your back muscles. Make sure to find a therapist with lots of experience capable of doing deep tissue work. Your not looking for something relaxing, your looking for something therapeutic. When you call to schedule your appointment, ask how long your therapist has been doing massages, try to find some one with at least 4 years of experience, plenty of strength and capable of using their forearms, elbows as well as hands.
Hope this helped, I wish every one an injury free life that is exciting, challenging and rewarding.
Peace
"Em"
Hi SkyerNite,
I'm 25 and I've had similar problems for the past few years. I actually slipped a disc in my lower back about 5 years ago which I'm sure is part of the reason that I still have pain in the mornings. I find that I can usually "walk it off" and that it is the worst if I've slept in. Do you find that yours is worse when you sleep in? Near as I can figure for myself, the pain seems to relate to being in one position sleeping for many long hours (at least that's what I take away from the fact that it is worst when I've slept for longer). I've tried memory foam too and I find that is worse than a harder surface. I think this is because it maintains you in one supported position all night. When I slipped my disc they taught me some inner abdominal exercises (transverse abdominals). If I'm consistent with those it seems to help the back pain (they said that these INNER abdominals support the spine so even if you have strong outer abdominals it is not the same thing). The other thing I might recommend is orthotics. I recently got orthotics for a foot problem and it seems to be surprisingly helpful for the back pain too.
Best of luck!
--Miriam
I'm 25 and I've had similar problems for the past few years. I actually slipped a disc in my lower back about 5 years ago which I'm sure is part of the reason that I still have pain in the mornings. I find that I can usually "walk it off" and that it is the worst if I've slept in. Do you find that yours is worse when you sleep in? Near as I can figure for myself, the pain seems to relate to being in one position sleeping for many long hours (at least that's what I take away from the fact that it is worst when I've slept for longer). I've tried memory foam too and I find that is worse than a harder surface. I think this is because it maintains you in one supported position all night. When I slipped my disc they taught me some inner abdominal exercises (transverse abdominals). If I'm consistent with those it seems to help the back pain (they said that these INNER abdominals support the spine so even if you have strong outer abdominals it is not the same thing). The other thing I might recommend is orthotics. I recently got orthotics for a foot problem and it seems to be surprisingly helpful for the back pain too.
Best of luck!
--Miriam
Hi
I am a 33 year male, slim and reasonably fit. I started running last year and suspect I did my back in during one run. I tried to 'wiggle' my back while running strangely enough on one occasion just to try it out, a stupid mistake as I woke up for months afterwards around 5am with lower back pain! It disappears after 20 minutes once out of bed though
Anyway fed up with it I read up on the forums, and what worked for me was doing 10 minutes exercise and stretching around 10pm before bed targeting the back legs and chest. The pain started to improve I think after the first evenings exercises, the next week or two the pain was on and off not necessarily after doing exercises, but 3 or 4 weeks now I am not waking up in pain which is a relief!
Hope this helps someone
Tim
I am a 33 year male, slim and reasonably fit. I started running last year and suspect I did my back in during one run. I tried to 'wiggle' my back while running strangely enough on one occasion just to try it out, a stupid mistake as I woke up for months afterwards around 5am with lower back pain! It disappears after 20 minutes once out of bed though
Anyway fed up with it I read up on the forums, and what worked for me was doing 10 minutes exercise and stretching around 10pm before bed targeting the back legs and chest. The pain started to improve I think after the first evenings exercises, the next week or two the pain was on and off not necessarily after doing exercises, but 3 or 4 weeks now I am not waking up in pain which is a relief!
Hope this helps someone
Tim
hi all,
im a 39 year old male, i exercise regularly, go to the gym etc. when i was 28 i suffered a Lumbosacral disc herniation. ever since that time i have had problems with my back which have always got better with rest after 2 months or so.
in jan of this year i suffered a rotator cuff tendon injury weight training. this got better with time also and now has completely heals.(this may have no relevance) shortly after i started to suffer mild lower back pain which progressed in severity. at worst, the pain was intense and unbearable .the pain moved around my lower back ending up as sciatica in my right leg.the pain is at its worst in the mornings when it wakes me up after about 6 hours and continues with less severity though out the day. i get pain down my right leg into my foot, and in my hip. some times my right leg goes numb. i cannot do any activities other than slow walking as the pain is just to much.i get sporadic nervous pain shooting into my hip which makes my yelp like a big girl(no offence girls) my left foot is numb and has been so for 2 months with no change. i have been to the doctors and physiotherapy but no improvement. i am now going to push for a scan. i have tried to rest up with no activity much at all but this didnt work. i drink 1 large strong cup of coffee a day and some water, no alcohol. im considering giving it up in a vain attempt to rehydrate. any ideas that may help? im desperate!!!
will continue to post
im a 39 year old male, i exercise regularly, go to the gym etc. when i was 28 i suffered a Lumbosacral disc herniation. ever since that time i have had problems with my back which have always got better with rest after 2 months or so.
in jan of this year i suffered a rotator cuff tendon injury weight training. this got better with time also and now has completely heals.(this may have no relevance) shortly after i started to suffer mild lower back pain which progressed in severity. at worst, the pain was intense and unbearable .the pain moved around my lower back ending up as sciatica in my right leg.the pain is at its worst in the mornings when it wakes me up after about 6 hours and continues with less severity though out the day. i get pain down my right leg into my foot, and in my hip. some times my right leg goes numb. i cannot do any activities other than slow walking as the pain is just to much.i get sporadic nervous pain shooting into my hip which makes my yelp like a big girl(no offence girls) my left foot is numb and has been so for 2 months with no change. i have been to the doctors and physiotherapy but no improvement. i am now going to push for a scan. i have tried to rest up with no activity much at all but this didnt work. i drink 1 large strong cup of coffee a day and some water, no alcohol. im considering giving it up in a vain attempt to rehydrate. any ideas that may help? im desperate!!!
will continue to post
I read through the first several postings and smiled! I am a 42 year old female in good health, regularly exercise and had a sore back in the morning on and off for years. I too tried everything from new mattresses to yoga. I FINALLY KNOW WHAT CAUSED IT - GLUTEN! While a glass of soda at night may not help, your problem is most likely an intolerance to gluten which causes a varying degree of air/gas in your entire abdominal cavity which makes you feel like you slept the evening on a cold cement block. When you get up in the morning and start moving around the gas redistributes and usually causes much less pain. It has nothing to do with poor ‘ergonomics’ or anything else generally back related, since the pain is only in the morning. Eating gluten free is quite a commitment, but has health benefits that far exceed getting rid of your morning back pain. For more information go to the Celiac Website. In your 20's and 30's you may be in early stages of gluten intolerance and not yet diagnosed with Celiac disease. A beer is most definitely related to gluten intolerance. Following a gluten free diet has changed my life and…NO MORE BACK PAIN.
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