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r/backpain is a subreddit with 53k members. Its distinguishing qualities are that the community is large in size, and has high activity.
Creating a space for people to ask questions about their back pain (whether acute or chronic), giving meaning, and providing hope for those suffering. This is a place that does not tolerate misinformation, outdated notions/ideas, BUT promotes anti-fragility and hope. The human body does heal. The human body can overcome pain. The goal for you is to vent, receive advice on navigating your pain, and leave feeling hopeful instead of weak, lost, fragile or broken.
Popular Themes in r/backpain
#1
Advice Requests
: "Is it worth it to try conservative treatment, or should I push for surgery?"
46 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "15+ yrs and no more back pain"
42 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "What is the best ergonomic office chair for your back pain but not overpriced you've used?"
1 post
#4
Money Talk
: "Paying for surgery out of pocket"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/backpain
#1
Back Pain
: "When will my Back Pain go away?"
179 posts
#2
Pain
: "The Pain is always real."
56 posts
#3
Lower Back Pain
: "Constant Lower Back Pain, told it is SI Joint Disfunction, however; no exercises work. Any advice on other exercise? Other treatments? What the route cause of problem may be? Alternatives reason for back pain?"
33 posts
#4
Lower Back
: "L5/S1 Lower Back injury destroying my sex life and ability to perform in sports/hobbies! Reddit Help needed Please as doctors fail me!"
29 posts
#5
Surgery
: "Surgery in 3.5 hours for Cauda Equina."
27 posts
#6
Injury
: "Volcan Acatenango 1.5 years after lumbar Injury"
25 posts
#7
Herniated Disc
: "S5-L1 Herniated Disc: How to escape from 3~5AM pinching pain?"
18 posts
#8
Back
: "Has anyone here returned to an active life after a significant Back surgery or severe injury?"
17 posts
#9
Mri
: "I am 28 and have had crippling back pain since I was 20. Finally afforded an Mri and awaiting result's. My lumbar spine hurts so bad sometimes I have to crawl! No idea what I'm looking at."
14 posts
#10
Recovery
: "Disc bulge and Recovery"
12 posts
Member Growth in r/backpain
Yearly
+15k members(39.7%)
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