I know it’s a joke " oh haha you’re 30, everything hurts now cuz you’re so old!" But really, is something wrong with me or are backs just this stupid? Not overweight. Decently active although I don’t exersize every single day. No genetic issues, doctor always says im in perfect health. But my lower back will randomly act up, sometimes it gets so bad that I about black out from the pain. Thats pretty rare though, usually it’s just an ache all day when I move or try to put my socks on. Its not sciatica, as I never feel numbness or pain in my legs. Mild weakness maybe if it hurts really bad.
I feel like any doctor is just going to say welp, you’re old it happens, or tell me I need 3.5 million dollar spinal surgery.
Have you been x-rayed? You could have a disc problem or something. My father had diskectomy at a young age.
Well, I mean I guess after a long day or working really hard it can get a little achey and-
But my lower back will randomly act up, sometimes it gets so bad that I about black out from the pain.
No. Holy shit, no. Not normal at all. Go see a doctor ASAP. If you’re ever in debilitating pain for no obvious reason, that is a colossal flashing “go see a doctor now” sign.
You may have herniated discs. It’s not super common at 30 but it’s definitely not uncommon. It’s more common the older you get but many young people get these. Depends on genetics and activity. You should go to a neurologist or orthopedist and tell them what’s happening.
OP, it sounds like a herniated disc to me. Especially when you said “put on socks” (it’s worse in the morning, and forward bends are bad?)
When things get bad (or anytime), go lie on your stomach, and if you can, push yourself up into “cobra” pose. If that helps, you almost certainly have a herniated disc. And that pose kind of un-herniates it.
You need an mri to officially diagnose it. Might find one for under $300.
Learn Stuart McGill’s big three, the McKenzie press up (mentioned above), take more walks, and maybe get an inversion machine.
Did you mean to reply to OP? You replied to my comment as if I’m OP. Just checking!
Once doctor rules out kidney, cancer, and spinal issues, see a physiotherapist. Before anyone says chiropractic, it’s a scam.
I had really bad back pain when I switched to an office job, which kept going for like 4 years. I finally went to the physio and after a few trial and errors she discovered the issue was in my core strength. I was exercising and generally active, but because I wasn’t engaging my core properly that was just leading to more back pain.
She taught me how to engage my core properly and a few really simple exercises for strengthening, and my low back pain is almost entirely gone now.
Go to the doctor or a physiotherapist. If it’s not a medical condition then it’s most likely just related to your lifestyle and can be improved with some changes.
Editing to add I’m also in my 30s.
Separate note: On my 30th birthday actually I did have a separate issue with my side where the pain came on suddenly. I did go to the doctor for that one and was told essentially “you’re just old”, but he wasn’t totally wrong on that one because it was literally that I had gotten drunk and fallen asleep on a very broken uncomfortable couch that had fucked my side right up. What you’re describing doesn’t sound like one of these dumb ‘old people’ injuries though.
Haha! I’ve probably had something similar.
I am guessing it’s core strength. I walk and bike and lift shit thats too heavy around the shop when working on cars (I don’t overdo it too much) but I don’t even know how to workout my core. Time to learn!
Not normal at all. See a doctor. You could have pulled muscles or something like that or you may be like me and have degenerative disc disease.
I’m going to wager you don’t work out your core. Strengthen your core and you will likely experience a lot less back pain.
I recently realized I cannot even do 1 proper sit up, not even close at all, without my feet being held (I thought thats how it was always done). So yeah this is likely the problem! No idea how to fix it but I guess ill figure it out
I can confirm. I am not even 30 yet and suffer from severe lower back pain. After being told to strengthen my core by for example doing push ups the pain decreased to a level that’s bearable.
Core n glutes. These are the answers
