Back pain is much more complicated than debilitating pain that limits certain movements. For many, back pain is synonymous with anxiety, sadness, stress, and even depression. The unpredictability of symptoms and the uncertainty related to the prognosis affects virtually all spheres of our lives.
The worst is when our loved ones don't seem to understand our pain, and don't offer dim support. There is nothing more discouraging than suffering in silence. Fortunately, modern technology allows us to have access to many people who suffer from back pain. Used properly, these resources can provide valuable assistance on your journey to overcoming your back pain.
WARNING: It is extremely important not to use discussion groups solely for the purpose of comparing your symptoms with others. This could also WORSEN your symptoms and your level of anxiety. Each person is different, and reacts differently to various treatment approaches. On the contrary, it is relevant to use groups, forums, etc. to motivate each other, educate each other, and broaden our horizons in connection with one's own back pain.
Doctissimo forum: Back pain, sciatica and lumbago
This forum is THE resource for discussing back pain with other individuals. Experts from the Doctissimo site occasionally come to provide their expertise and answer questions from Internet users.
Facebook group: Tired of back pain
This Facebook group is full of testimonials and advice for those who suffer from back pain. As its name suggests, it is made for those who are tired of back pain!
Facebook group: Back pain pissed off
With these 2000+ subscribers, this group allows you to exchange with other individuals, and discover what they are doing themselves to manage their back pain.
Facebook Group: Goal – Overcome Lower Back Pain Naturally
This band is designed by Simon, from Preserve your back. He also shares several links to his website focused on back pain management.
Forum The Women's Journal
This very popular site also has a forum that discusses women's health. This is a great place to ask your questions about back pain if you are a woman (menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum, etc.).
bodybuilding
This forum is ideal for bodybuilding enthusiasts. As back pain is an injury often encountered in "bodybuilding", it may be interesting to share his testimony with other bodybuilding enthusiasts.
OnlineTri
This forum is suitable for triathlon enthusiasts who suffer from back pain while running, cycling or swimming. Take a look to see what other amateur or professional athletes have done to manage their lower back pain and improve their performance.
Facebook group: Fibromyalgia, advice on how to manage the pain
This group is dedicated to individuals suffering from fibromyalgia. Unfortunately, this diagnosis is still poorly understood, and back pain is an integral part of the lives of people who suffer from it.
Conclusion
I hope you will benefit from the testimony and sharing groups that I present to you on this page. Again, it is important to understand that an individual's testimony should be taken with a grain of salt.
That does not mean that someone had to resort to a surgery for his disc herniation L5-S1 that you will have to suffer the same fate! And that doesn't mean either that someone who has consumed a medicinal plant saw his pain disappear, that you must get this product at all costs!
I repeat that health professionals are best able to provide you with advice adapted to your condition and situation. Once this concept has been assimilated, nothing prevents you from using the various exchange groups as motivation, support and inspiration!
My name is Anas Boukas and I am a physiotherapist. My mission ? Helping people who are suffering before their pain worsens and becomes chronic. I am also of the opinion that an educated patient greatly increases their chances of recovery. This is why I created Healthforall Group, a network of medical sites, in association with several health professionals.
My journey:
Bachelor's and Master's degrees at the University of Montreal , Physiotherapist for CBI Health,
Physiotherapist for The International Physiotherapy Center