Backache while sitting.

[BlueOak]

I know, third post about health issues recently; life's hit a few bumps to be sure.

I think this one is designed so I don't sit down as much in life, but it's creeping into other areas, such as my ability to rest after work now. Just did 10 hours today and I can't sit down at the end of it without a low level pain, which builds to moderate if I sit too long. When standing, I am fine.

I've been doing very light Yoga again to try and reverse it. It's most accentuated when doing downward dog, but not in the bend as you might expect, its when going into an arch of the back upwards. So i've been doing that and related exercises to try and improve it. It often hurts a fair bit when circling the back in the morning while sitting. A common yoga move, especially when at a leaning point left and right when circling.

I know on the meta why this is here but damn I can't stand up all day. I was planning to maybe switch to driving for a living eventually, so this sucks, one of the staff just left for a driving job which seems to be me mocking myself :D.

Anyway any advice is welcome. I am not planning to take another issue to the doctor right now, so I am looking to do a bit of work myself, and seeking answers in that vain. If it gets to a 5/10 pain regular then I'll escalate beyond trying exercises, posture corrections, heat ideas, massage etc.
 

Edited July 25, 2024 by BlueOak

[SimpleGuy]

Hey, how is it going?

[Ramasta9]

Find ways to decompress spine, hanging, yoga, breathing and deep stretches multiple times a day and instead of sitting on your chair, squat, it helps a lot. If you worry about what others will think then you have to ask yourself, whats more important, your health or others judgements.

Swimming and rebounding also helps with back pain and shifting to a lighter diet, less processed foods, more whole and fresh foods, healthy fats like coconut and avocado to lubricate the joints, lots of fresh fruit and veggies, less seed oils and processed animal products ect...

Also some strengthening workouts may help and deep breathing practices. Daily walks and hikes in nature if possible. 

My dad suffered from back pain for his and he used this https://drchristophersherbs.com/products/cayenne-heat-ointment

And CBD oil and significantly reduced his back pain from (9/10 - 3/10 pain level) along with following some of the tips i shared above.