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A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question 💭
Middlesbrough, UK

Does anyone else get extreme pain in their lower back when walking ?

April 22, 2018
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Members overwhelmingly related to experiencing severe lower back pain when walking, with many identifying underlying conditions such as disc... Read more

Members overwhelmingly related to experiencing severe lower back pain when walking, with many identifying underlying conditions such as disc problems, spinal arthritis, fibromyalgia, and lumbar issues as the root causes. Several members shared practical strategies that have helped them manage the pain, including heating pads, lumbar radiofrequency ablations, MRI scans for proper diagnosis, and support vests or corsets that provide stabilizing compression to the back muscles. A recurring theme was the grief of losing mobility and favorite activities like walking long distances or kickboxing, balanced with encouragement to seek medical guidance and the understanding that some days are simply better than others.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Me too!! I have arthritis and other issues with my lumbar area. I have had 4 lumbar RFA's. The first 3 worked perfectly but since my last one the first of the year I've had horrible muscle spasms. Heating pad is my friend.

April 22, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

oh and if you look into that, go up TWO sizes above what you typically wear. Those are designed to cinch in probably more than you want. The first one I got, I went up 2 sizes because I already knew, and it still took me 40 minutes to get the danged thing on right. LOL Now I can put them on in a minute, but at first I thought it wouldn't work.

April 22, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

All the time. Just plain all the time. My primary FIBRO pain in the back is the long muscles that are vertical - not sure what they are caused. When they get bad, I will even wear a support vest that works the same way a corset would (though not quite as tight). In fact, it was while jokingly trying on a corset that I discovered that helps. Love my support vest - only have to use it once or twice a year - when I'm out and about - it truly offers exactly the support i need. Can't remember where I got mine, but it's something like this: https://fitactivityshop.com/products/waist-trai... Mine has only one layer and is hook connector. Wouldn't mind a zipper close though.

April 22, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Oh yes. Disc problems and fibro in Back.

April 22, 2018
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi yes I have 2 slipped discs. May be an idea to get an Mri. Hope you get some relief.

April 22, 2018

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