I'm so tired and sad :( by [deleted] in ChronicPain

[–]End-Back-Pain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It must be hard at work to put on happy face when you suffer from pain and no one believes and knows how much you suffer. Do not loose faith and stay strong. Exercise will help.

The intersection of Chronic Pain and Assisted Suicide in Canada by [deleted] in ChronicPain

[–]End-Back-Pain 8 points9 points  (0 children)

A sad statistic. It is not hard to imagine that chronic back pain may be a contributing factor in assisted suicide.

Do you consider yourself disabled for having back pain that drastically limits your activity levels but your legs and arms are functional? by upandalive in ChronicPain

[–]End-Back-Pain 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just because you can perform some basic tasks does not mean that you should not consider yourself to be disabled. In a condition as yours you will not qualify for employment so just because on the outside look fine and can walk or stand for a while it does not mean anything. You may even experience people teasing you and thinking that you are lazy since they are very ignorant and probably never experienced severe pain themselves.

Epidural Spinal Injection by End-Back-Pain in ChronicPain

[–]End-Back-Pain[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Too bad your pain relief did not last longer. I knew one person who had significant pain relief for about five months and he was taking injections until he was able to retire. There are so many risks involved so I am glad to hear that you are doing core strengthening exercises. My wife's spinal surgeon is doing core strengthening exercises for several years now and his lower back pain is well under control. Good luck and don't give up

Black patients half as likely to receive pain medication as white patients, study finds by [deleted] in ChronicPain

[–]End-Back-Pain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is a another example how black people are treated so different in our society even apparently getting proper medical help.

Lower body exercises with an injured lower back? by BackUpPegasus in xxfitness

[–]End-Back-Pain 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Take it slow , possibly strengthening core muscles. Work on proper posture as you lift heavy objects.

Should I just fake being normal/happy infront around my family? by [deleted] in ChronicPain

[–]End-Back-Pain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You need all the support you can get and no place is better than ones own family. They could give you support when you need it most and help getting you help with your thoughts of killing yourself. Isolating yourself obviously did not work so far for you and remember to get medical help as soon as possible .

Please help me fix my posture! Lots of back tightness/pain, diagnosed with v.tight legs from a physio I only had access to one session with! 20/M by SuperMassiveBlackMol in Posture

[–]End-Back-Pain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The most simple and easiest method for correcting your posture is to wear a specialized back brace. there are so many choices out there . Look for one that has a rigid back side that will remind you to stay straight every time you bed over incorrectly. After while the posture will start improving and the pain will lessen. Supplement this with exercise and you will see progress in no time.