Back pain

mommy141518 · January 2014

I have terrible back pain. It starts lower then rises throughout the day. I am a teacher and stand often. Any remedy for this?

flerlgirl · January 2014

Heating pad on warm, warm baths at night, Tylenol

colllydon · January 2014

More supportive shoes?

ElTrain5 · January 2014

Chiropractor. Seriously. Do it now!! Saved my life a while back.

Ashes92813 · January 2014

Morning! Does anyone know if Thermacare patches are approved?

Mztwilson · January 2014

I've used them. They don't get that hot. My heating pad gets hotter.

bebemac · January 2014

When I taught I switched to Dansko clogs. They really helped make being on my feet all day a bit more bearable.

Ashes92813 · January 2014

@mztwilson, good to know! Thanks!
@bebemac, I may have to try those out. Thanks!

joywithsugar · January 2014

I have had this same problem and teach too. I get adjusted by a chiropractor as needed, sit more often, stretch occasionally, and also wear Keens. They worked the best compared to other shoes for both of my pregnancies.

MarciP83 · January 2014

I'm not currently teaching, but I was when I was pregnant with both DD's. I had back pain even before I got pregnant with either of them, and I found that Dansko clogs realllllyyyy helped. They took my feet about a week to adjust to, but they made ALL the difference in the world after. They can be pretty pricey $120-$150, but a lot of outlet-type shoe warehouse stores sell them at discounted rates (usually $60-$80). They also last forever! You really get what you pay for.

MarciP83 · January 2014

Just saw @bebemac suggested the same thing. Sorry to repeat!

dragonfly711 · January 2014

I am also a teacher and my back has been bothering me as well as I have a herniated disc in my lower back. I went to a store yesterday and she recommended the

Best Cradle It eases back pain while supporting your baby during pregnancy.

https://www.amazon.com/Its-You-Babe-Cradle-90-165/dp/B000I5UARA

I just bought one and used it yesterday and it made my back feel so much better. Will be wearing it tomorrow to work to see how it is. I paid 70 bucks should have waited but if it works I will take it. The lady said that the OBs around here all recommend it.

laramt · January 2014

I had excrutiating pain on my lower right side of my back last night. Kept me awake most of the night. I'm an esthetician and am on my feet all day! Tylenol and TLC from hubby and I finally fell asleep.

nflan16 · January 2014

It sounds like the back pain is common with teachers who are on their feet all day. I also have been having it on the lower right side. I try to wear comfy shoes everyday...either clogs like danskos or flats which are comfy but not very supportive. I'm tempted to wear sneakers but I don't think they will look very nice with my dress pants lol. I notice that the back pain is worse when I'm in bed trying to sleep. I've been icing it every night but it still aches. Do you have any tricks for easing the pain at night?

elsa1688 · January 2014

ElTrain5 said:
Chiropractor. Seriously. Do it now!! Saved my life a while back.

I was so skeptical but it's amazing. It really works. It even helped my round ligament pain

nflan16 · January 2014

@CharSamm I never thought of orthopedic inserts. That's a great idea. I might give in and go with the sneakers too. I sit in my comfy desk chair whenever I can, and I might start bringing an icepack to work to see if it helps.

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