Back Pain, Back Surgery, and Pain Problem Message Boards

Looking for some Back and Chronic Pain Support?

You are not alone in your struggle. Whether you are dealing with chronic pain, need back surgery advice, or want to understand neck pain, our community can help because they have the same problems as you. Tell us your story and meet our members.

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You are most welcome to our community -- please introduce yourself to other members.
450 3481 Thank you!
28 min 48 sec ago
by macgirlzrock
in Newbie to the ...
For understanding, managing, and coping with all manners of chronic pain.
228 2869 Appt. on Monday
39 min 53 sec ago
by allibrooke28
in Help!
Discuss lower back pain, pain management, preventive advice, more.
298 2143 Hi
58 min ago
by TerriJV
in ALIF Surgery
For neck pain and cervical spine disorders and treatments.
495 4042 RE: Ken
1 hour 3 min ago
by GreyEagle
in Increase Pain ...
For all types of leg pain and sciatica, including diagnosis and treatments.
167 1109 Laser surgery ...
2 hours 48 min ago
by AlanZ
For pain in the upper region of the spine below the cervical region.
77 452 Educate ...
1 hour 27 min ago
by anelsen15
in I was just ...
For discussions focused on arthritis.
30 216 New to ...
12 hours 33 min ago
by Peter B
in New to ...
Discuss your experiences with DDD.
69 542 Hi
49 min 18 sec ago
by TerriJV
in Weird ...
Discuss your experiences with this muscular pain syndrome and how you treat and cope with its variety of symptoms.
35 257 lyrica
3 hours 23 min ago
by katp
in hi newbi here
Discuss osteoporosis and fractures - treating, preventing, posture, pain relief, surgery, caregiving.
9 46 Welcome
2 weeks 2 days ago
by paulgla
in A. S.
Talk about scoliosis symptoms, management, treatments, and surgical options here.
16 63 I was 14 when ...
1 day 20 hours ago
by Queenie2364
in I had the ...
Talk about your experience with lumbar and cervical spinal stenosis.
35 190 Just to let ...
1 hour 18 min ago
by ToYoungforThis
in Finally saw my ...
For discussions on acupuncture, chiropractic, massage, diet and nutrition, and other non-medical treatments.
46 299 Yona- An ...
3 hours 35 min ago
by cla_gua
in accupuncture
Discussions about surgical treatment options and recovery.
1086 10789 Hi Fibro: I ...
1 hour 11 min ago
by EllenH
in discetomy/lamin ...
Share your experiences and knowledge of pain management programs and techniques, including pain pumps, spinal cord stimulators, etc.
114 1002 failed your ...
7 min 46 sec ago
by stockbroker
in I FAILED MY ...
Discuss and share information on various medications, side effects, dosages, and other considerations.
240 2728 Hi Angie
6 min 27 sec ago
by charry
in Dependancy
Discussion of spinal injections, such as epidural steroid injections, facet injections, etc.
88 638 Here is a
16 hours 3 min ago
by bigcat90
in Root Nerve ...
Dealing with pain everyday is depressing. Here's the place to talk about it, commiserate, and ask for help when you need it.
74 880 School ...
1 day 6 hours ago
by Jim_L
in Any musicians ...
Eating healthy and losing weight can sometimes help back pain. Talk about your efforts to eat right and maintain a healthy weight.
34 725 No response ...
3 hours 47 min ago
by ranchoalmosta
in Weight loss ...
Discuss the exercises that help you to relieve back pain, give tips, and find motivation to get back into daily living.
46 397 I just wanted ...
18 hours 26 min ago
by mchell6789
in I joined a gym ...
For all things emotional/psychological you want to talk about--anxiety, stress, relationship issues, etc.
126 1567 Good Topic ...
1 hour 38 min ago
by Robin
in The emotional ...
Pain makes it difficult to sleep, and lack of sleep makes the pain worse. Discuss and share advice on how to get a good night's sleep here.
30 387 Finally
59 min 4 sec ago
by Robin
in New Week, New ...
If you've tried to quit smoking but can't, you aren't alone. Discuss your plans to quit and share your successes (and frustrations) with others.
16 151 I have it here
3 days 3 hours ago
by Robin
in New commercial ...
Share your success story or recent accomplishment(s). Walked up the stairs today? Share the joy!
53 358 Fantastic
25 min 20 sec ago
by haglandc
in Success
For jokes, funny anecdotes, and other lighter topics.
183 2430 Ron
1 day 18 hours ago
by mate
in EDITED. ...
Connecting with others about topics that are not directly related to pain and treatments.
81 2637 true
1 day 2 hours ago
by jade2
in FOR GIRLS ONLY
Suggestions to help improve the forum? Not sure how to do something? Here's the place.
172 1270 still tryin
38 min 31 sec ago
by agriman
in View
For questions and advice about workers compensation, health insurance, social security disability, and medicare & medicaid coverage.
45 274 Thanks for the ...
1 day 6 hours ago
by candle99
in At what point ...

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