is there a way i can get rid of my backache
April 26, 2009 - 4:21am
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95% of the time i wake up with a backache. i have a feeling it's my bed but i can't afford another one. not a real good one tho. there about 500 and up. is there a exercise i can do to help the ache? it hurt's mainly in the middle and up. i don't sleep good cause of that either. or is there another way of getting rid of it in the morning's or something i can do to put on my bed that i could actually sleep and not get up with a back ache???? i have tried some of those home foam thing's that go on your bed and that didn't work either.
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Hi,
A few thoughts for you (beyond seeing a doctor, which it sounds like you would like to try a few other alternatives first):
1) Have you tried purchasing another pillow? That is much cheaper than a bed (!), and helped my back and neck when I got a good pillow that was appropriate for how I sleep (side, back or stomach), for the alignment of my head and spine, etc.
2) Do you have a store nearby that specializes in the back? We have a few of these stores, which sell really expensive items, but you may find a cheaper product there. Or, maybe they can "fit" you for a pillow that you can purchase elsewhere? (remember, these are just sales associates, but they may be a helpful piece to the puzzle).
3) As far as exercises go, I would recommend hatha yoga, as it is a gentle stretching and breathing type conditioning exercise, and focuses on core and back strength.
I had the same problem as you did, and we purchased a new foam bed and new pillow, and I no longer have back pain (unless I stay in bed too long, which is a rare occurrence!) We bought an expensive foam top for our old bed, which did help (cheaper than a new bed, but still expensive).
I just stumbled upon this great resource, and thought of your question!
Mayo Clinic Slide show: Sleeping positions that reduce back pain
Hope that helps---let us know what you think!
alison,
the site you sent me was awesome. i haven't tried any of the positions yet but i will tonight. i would have never thought of useing pillows the way that lady did on that site. she looked really comfy to. can't wait to try it and actually...hopefully get a good night sleep. thank you so much!
Franinfl,
I am wondering how you are doing with your previous back pain (or, is it still there)? Were you able to try the different sleep positions, and did any of them help in any way?
Hi, franinfl:
Alison already gave you a resource for sleeping positions, one of the first questions my sports physical therapist would have asked about.
I have another question for you: have you ever considered seeing a Chiropractor? You might be in need of a realignment. It's easy for us women to throw ourselves out of alignment just by the way we stand, sit, bend or even reach.