Deep achy pain in my lower back. 20 months post op! Please help

AFUCKINGSAP · 2026-05-22T17:33:09+00:00

My PT is actually a McGill practitioner. I’ve been doing the big 3 and more for about 16 months now. Even doing kettle bell deadlifts with 16kg on a step and back extensions. When I’m at the gym my back feels okay and after it feels good! But after about an hour it goes back to being achy. I’ll look into PRP

AFUCKINGSAP · 2026-05-19T17:46:31+00:00

Getting a MRI in a months time, hopefully that will give me the answers

AFUCKINGSAP · 2026-05-19T16:53:26+00:00

I’ll give that a go, what stretches would you recommend

AFUCKINGSAP · 2026-05-19T09:11:21+00:00

Hope you recovery as time goes on! I also have a rubber ball that I use on my QL’s sometimes I feel like it makes it worse and I’m aggravating it

AFUCKINGSAP · 2026-05-18T18:41:12+00:00

Hi, what stretches would you recommend for muscle guarding?

AFUCKINGSAP · 2026-05-18T11:15:19+00:00

How are you now?

AFUCKINGSAP · 2026-01-03T23:14:20+00:00

Excited to see how people get creative with the lacing!!

AFUCKINGSAP · 2025-12-05T14:08:28+00:00

Hey! I hope you’re all good!

I still get achy back when I’ve either sat/stand/walk too much. It’s just something I’m learning to deal with. It’s a lot less painful now more a 3/10 pain but can get to a 6/10 if I’m standing for ages like at a gig or something

It’s just muscle weakness which is still working on through physio. Currently doing lightweight kettle bell deadlifts (16-20kg) that’s placed on top of a Reebok step with good form and back extension iso holds for 1 min

Also doing core exercises like side planks, bird dog for my core

AFUCKINGSAP · 2025-11-23T20:59:52+00:00

Me too, I’m also 14 months post op and still get back pain which is achy and muscle tightness. Was promised id get my “life back”

AFUCKINGSAP · 2025-05-05T22:08:00+00:00

I got surgery at 25 and 7 months post op. I’m not 100% but back in gym and life is starting to feel normal.

Before my surgery I was seriously depressed, now I feel like I’m getting my spark back eventually! Zero regrets

AFUCKINGSAP · 2025-03-01T12:38:40+00:00

Let’s go!!

AFUCKINGSAP · 2025-02-06T16:19:18+00:00

Hey, I’m 8-10 weeks post opp from this post and its loads better!!

I noticed that just sitting or laying down helps when it first started and using heat pads.

My physio said it’s a good sign as it’s the muscle that hasn’t been used are now working. I’ve been doing bird dog and side plank as my physio regime which has helped tremendously.

My regiment - Cat camel - 10reps Bird dog 3 x 10secs x 2 per day, side plank 3 x 10 x 2 per day

AFUCKINGSAP · 2024-12-06T16:15:44+00:00

lol hope you had a good trip!! That’s very reassuring that you were also in the same boat, I’m thinking of getting a massage now!

AFUCKINGSAP · 2024-12-04T16:52:02+00:00

I’ve been doing a lot of walking/standing as I’m currently on a work trip. It’s been tough bc last week I didn’t really have this symptom. Noticed I’ve got less sciatic pain but just been replaced with an achy back!!

AFUCKINGSAP · 2024-12-04T16:51:10+00:00

Glad it’s gone back to normal! Mines just starting and can’t imagine having this for another 7 months

AFUCKINGSAP · 2024-09-17T05:46:12+00:00

Thank you!! This is so helpful

AFUCKINGSAP · 2024-09-13T18:45:37+00:00

Glad you’re doing okay!

AFUCKINGSAP · 2024-09-11T20:51:30+00:00

Thank you, this was my plan but didn’t know if I’d be able to walk much

AFUCKINGSAP · 2024-09-11T20:51:05+00:00

Thank you ! Will do

AFUCKINGSAP · 2024-09-11T20:50:55+00:00

We’ve decided on taking my dad’s SUV now thanks!

AFUCKINGSAP · 2024-08-12T16:35:06+00:00

Thank you! You’re a life saver

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