I suffer from back pain and have done for several years, it seems to vary from day to day, sometimes its like a dull ache and others a burning sensation that runs the length of my spine.
Initially it was attributed to a weakness of the lower abdominal muscles but it has gradually spread to encompass my entire back.
I work in a retail environment which require me to stand all day, I have two fifteen minuet breaks and one hour lunch during a nine hour shift, I am required to bend my back and reach for things as well as lift products like sand and cement in order to check underneath bags for any missed items.
All my doctor has done is told me to loose some weight and see if this improves my condition, I have been trying and have only managed to shift a couple of pounds. I dont eat an unhealthy diet, I eat plenty of fruit and veg, avoid junk and eat small portions.
I am 4′9" and weigh around 11 and a half stone, I am top heavy wearing a 36H bra.
What do you think causes the back problems and what can I do other that take painkillers and keep trying to loose weight?
Maria,
Reading through your question I can picture several responses.
1. The top heaviness, CAN and does cause back pain. Start by getting a very very supportive bra.
2. Lose Weight. To do this: eat when you are hungry and stop when you are full and pay attention to enjoying the foods you eat. This seems too simple to most people, but if you really do it you’ll end up eating more smaller meals and you WILL lose weight – it totally changes how your body perceives the need for fat storage.
3. Do these exercises:
- Rotate/roll your shoulders forward and up and around and let them settle low and as far back as they’ll stay, and get used to them staying back there.
- Lean over so your thighs touch your chest before you sit down. You’ll be on a different part of your bottom when you sit. Sit on that part of your bottom every time you sit.
- Suck in your belly and keep it sucked in for quite a while.
Give this stuff a try. I know a resource with more tips and information about these tips and will include the link below so you can dig deeper into a solution.
Good luck ditching this back pain,
John
