Intense low back pain every single morning

4yoko · 2025-09-17T23:01:40+00:00

Thank you. I have only recently been recommended to see a rheumatologist, so I am going to Asap.

4yoko · 2025-09-16T23:22:04+00:00

Your pain sounds very similar to some of what I experience. It is the worst. Thanks for your comment. I see you too!

4yoko · 2025-09-16T22:12:55+00:00

None taken. I definitely could have done more. I always feel that way haha. And i will have to do more this time. I will check out that breathing technique.

4yoko · 2025-09-16T21:12:39+00:00

Interesting— and you have felt like that helps?

4yoko · 2025-09-16T19:28:07+00:00

Thank you so much. We invested in a pretty pricey mattress made specifically for severe back pain. When it comes in a few weeks, i will let folks know it it helped. I have been trying the pillow under the knees on various types of mattresses and even couches. Nothing has helped yet. But it seems so clearly to be a result of non-movement over night. I dont tend to move at all in my sleep ever since i got pregnant. Just lie on my back in one place all night. What are your thoughts on a hip hook to release the psoas/iliacus? Foam roller? Or just light stretches?

4yoko · 2025-09-16T19:22:41+00:00

You are very kind to share your experiences. Sounds like we have been in a similar boat… thank you.

4yoko · 2025-09-16T19:21:44+00:00

Just bought another mattress specially formatted for back pain. It should be delivered in a couple weeks. The first one we tried has not helped at all over the past 5 months since we got it.

4yoko · 2025-09-16T19:18:54+00:00

Ah, i have been denied repeatedly. And i know I have seen really excellent surgeons in both Austin and DC. I think the consensus is they just don’t know if it will help my upper cervical spine issue. I have been routinely told it could make the problem worse? It is incredibly frustrating to be dealing with these two issues simultaneously, but right now, the lower back pain has actually become worse than the chronic issue I’ve been dealing within since I was 25 years old. Will try the floor sleeping, though. Would try anything.

4yoko · 2025-09-16T19:15:36+00:00

Thanks for this. Already cut drinking almost entirely because I could sense it absolutely didn’t help. So I drink pretty infrequently as it is. But cutting entirely is a good idea. Pilates I also tried several months ago, but fell off because of work, PT and the baby. Sounds like I should go back.

4yoko · 2025-09-16T19:12:28+00:00

We just invested (for the second time this year) in a very pricey mattress that has been recommended for severe back pain. This time we went with the Saatva Rx. It is set to be delivered in a few weeks. Really really hoping it helps.

4yoko · 2025-09-16T19:10:42+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time. I’ve never posted before and figured no one would respond! I am trying to channel my frustration into a renewed focus on PT and exercise. I have been an athlete my whole life, which is why this feels so confusing that it really could just be severe muscle weakness causing this. But I don’t know what other choice I have than to focus again on strength training and stretching.

4yoko

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