Back pain

[TheGreatestShowman]

Anyone get back pain/stiffness after eating a meal?

Any advice?

[Luisa22]

Yes I do get lower back pain and stiffness but not related to eating. Mine is worse just after getting going in the morning, but a bit better after a bowel movement,

But I have had a problem in the lower back since 1997 and well before I got IBS symptoms (2018 onwards) My problem is in the sacro-iliac joints both sides.

When I am very tired, lacking sleep, and/or having one of my "mini flare ups" my back pain is worse. I think because the whole system is under stress at those times and my back is my weak spot.

So mine sounds different to yours doesn't it?

[TheGreatestShowman in reply to Luisa22]

Aww sorry to hear that. Yeah mine is different. Is there anything you do to help your lower back pain and stiffness?

[Luisa22 in reply to TheGreatestShowman]

Sometimes just resting it helps. Lying on the floor on a pad of blankets and listening to music! Deep Heat rub helps too (but stinks!)

And sometimes, going for walks but knowing when to stop and rest, can be very helpful. A good night's sleep helps also.

But I have structural problems. Some scoliosis, and pelvic misalignment,

[TheGreatestShowman in reply to Luisa22]

Aww sounds relaxing thank you very much.

I love walks and absolutely.

Have you tried yoga?

Aww take care, reach out when needed. Sending love.

[Luisa22 in reply to TheGreatestShowman]

What a kind thing to say to me. Blessings xx

I haven't done yoga as such. I just tried a yoga position for trapped wind a few times and it works very well. I am very active physically in the day, so get loads of exercise, but probably need something more structured that is more targeted to my back issues.

My big problem is...anything that puts my body back in the right position again hurts like hell, so I can only walk leaning to one side! That makes sense. All the ligaments etc have adapted to the horrible situation in my hips and back, and when they are straightened, they are in an "unusual" position and strained.

So I just trundle on each day, say my prayers and keep going. So far -not too bad even though far from "right". I work on keeping as aligned as possible in a straight line when walking, and try to use my feet mindfully instead of just plodding. Weird, but doing that eases things. But going up hills hurts.

[TheGreatestShowman in reply to Luisa22]

You are very welcome.

Great to hear you are a physically active person.

Walk leaning to one side- Try tilt your head one side slightly and see if you manage to walk in straight line.

Keep up the good work, try GP, if helps.

Take care