princess_n_thep 2 Posted July 8, 2006 I have lost almost all of my weight and I need 15 more pounds until goal. Just the past 6 months I have noticed a lot of back pain in my lower back. And just this week I strained a disc in my lower back (laid me out for about a week now). I think it may be because I did my weight loss within a year and maybe my stomach and back muscles aren't strong enough to take the drastic change??? Granted, when I was a police officer carrying around that heavyyyy duty belt didn't help, but I resigned 3 weeks ago and STILL hurt my back pretty bad. Well most of you know how much I love a good poll, so I thought this might be a good topic! So.... have you had back pain since weight loss? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
princess_n_thep 2 Posted July 8, 2006 SH!^ I forgot to add the poll. And it won't let me delete my own thread or posts anymore?? Oh well, I guess we can just reply. Darn it, I love a good poll. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasTerry 0 Posted July 8, 2006 Princess - interesting to hear you are a former police officer. I too was a police officer and resigned about 4 years ago. I teach school now. (sometimes I think I went from the frying pan to the fire! lol) I remember working detectives and carring my .45 in a shoulder holster - WOW! I ended up in the chiropracter (sp) office with a really stiff neck. Terry :scared: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
princess_n_thep 2 Posted July 8, 2006 LMAO, I am going to teach 6th grade this year!!! Funny how we both did the same thing!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kat817 19 Posted July 8, 2006 Thanks to both of you , Jenna & Terry, for doing not 1 but 2 very important jobs!!! I have had a L4-L5, S1 station disc herniation for several years now. Losing some weight has definitely helped. But getting some of the just plain ol' flab out from under the skin on my stomach, I can see how poor the muscles really are. I am going to try to begin, carefully gaining some muscle control. I would appreciate any advice on how not to do this in a way that would make it worse! I will be watching your thread to see what you learn! I will say if the Dr. gives you any stretching exercises...DO THEM!! It is all that keeps me upright I think. If I miss as much as one day, I am miserable! But they aren't much for rebuilding or even exercising the muscles. Great question, I too wish a poll had worked!! Kat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marimaru 7 Posted July 8, 2006 I've had periodic back pain since surgery. Mostly it's when I drop 5 or 10 lbs in a short amount of time. I guess it's good I'm a slow loser, because I'll drop 5 or 10, and my back will be sore for a while but will get better while I'm stuck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vinesqueen 2 Posted July 12, 2006 On thing to keep in mind is that when we are heavy, we cary our bodies in a certian way, we are used to moving a certian way. Once we lose weight, things shift. I'm sure Capt'n Jack can give a better explanation. Of course, all weight loss is purely hearsay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
