r/backpain

42k members
r/backpain is a subreddit with 42k 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 This is a place that does not tolerate misinformation, outdated notions/ideas, BUT promotes anti-fragility and hope.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
Pain & Anger
: "Please for the love of god avoid chiropractors "
68 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "stretch tips for low back / butt pain"
21 posts
#3
Solution Requests
: "What has helped your herniated disc?"
11 posts

Popular Topics in r/backpain

#1

Back Pain

: "My physical therapist is making my Back Pain worse"
76 posts
#2

Herniated Disc

: "Can this exercise help cure Herniated Discs?"
24 posts
#3

Surgery

: "Why do people tell you not to get Surgery?"
13 posts
#4

Lower Back Pain

: "Common Back Pain Culprits - Might Surprise You!"
12 posts
#5

Chronic Pain

: "Short Research Survey on Chronic Pain"
11 posts
#6

Disc Herniation

: "Advice on multiple Disc Herniations"
11 posts
#7

Mri

: "Mri RESULTS"
11 posts
#8

Recovery

: "Recovery from a L5-S1 Disc Bulge with No Injections or Surgery"
7 posts
#9

Sciatica

: "18 years old and Sciatica"
6 posts
#10

Pain

: "Chronic backPain is ruining my life"
6 posts

Member Growth in r/backpain

Daily
+32 members(0.1%)
Monthly
+1k members(2.6%)
Yearly
+12k members(39.6%)

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