Back pain after major loss

[jess9395 5,449]

Hey all!

I am almost six months out and almost 100lbs down.

I exercise and eat all my Protein and Vitamins and get all my Water in. I have developed new back pain and am wondering if it is something related to the weight loss. It's mid-back jut under the shoulder blades/bra band area. It's worse after I stand a lot or exercise (running, walking, Zumba and even Yoga). I feel like my posture is pretty bad as well (I tend to hunch forward).

Are my muscles out of whack from supporting all that weight for so many years? Do I need a chiropractor or a physical therapist?

I am sure more core work and strengthening my abs will help...but do I need more than that? I've never had back pain before! What does it start AFTER the weight loss?

I am also starting to wonder if my boobs hanging low (but still large and heavy) is a part of it. I have some great bras but still...

Any help much appreciated!

[minniexoxo 34]

Hello there I have the same problem. I asked the bariatric dr. about this and she says it's because of weight loss. She said when we are over weight the weight holds us up better and then when we lose weight we tend to slouch forward. She said it's very common and she said to try to pay attention to our posture and sit and stand straight. It's easier said then done though. I hope it gets better for the both of us.

[Healthier2day1227 326]

I have that same issue. New back pain after loss. Glad to hear there's really a reason for it.

[Mrs.RRn 2,111]

I have the same pain under my right shoulder blade and sometimes towards my right shoulder. I contributed it to weight lifting, but maybe not...

I'll focus a little more on posture and see if that helps.

[jess9395 5,449]

Hello there I have the same problem. I asked the bariatric dr. about this and she says it's because of weight loss. She said when we are over weight the weight holds us up better and then when we lose weight we tend to slouch forward. She said it's very common and she said to try to pay attention to our posture and sit and stand straight. It's easier said then done though. I hope it gets better for the both of us.

That makes sense, but as you say easier said than done. I wonder if a physical therapist could give appropriate exercises or techniques to strengthen posture. I really thought yoga would help but I go 2-3 times a week and it doesn't seem to be. I am not sure just telling myself to "stand up straight" is enough.

[InfiniteButterfly 438]

Hello there I have the same problem. I asked the bariatric dr. about this and she says it's because of weight loss. She said when we are over weight the weight holds us up better and then when we lose weight we tend to slouch forward. She said it's very common and she said to try to pay attention to our posture and sit and stand straight. It's easier said then done though. I hope it gets better for the both of us.

That makes sense, but as you say easier said than done. I wonder if a physical therapist could give appropriate exercises or techniques to strengthen posture. I really thought yoga would help but I go 2-3 times a week and it doesn't seem to be. I am not sure just telling myself to "stand up straight" is enough.

I think it depends on which poses you're doing in yoga, and what type of yoga. Different disciplines focus on different areas of the body. You may need some poses targeted to your weak areas. (I can't wait to get cleared for yoga again. I miss it terribly) A physical therapist should be able to give some exercises that will help as well

I've had back pain most of my life, and use yoga to control it.

[jess9395 5,449]

Hello there I have the same problem. I asked the bariatric dr. about this and she says it's because of weight loss. She said when we are over weight the weight holds us up better and then when we lose weight we tend to slouch forward. She said it's very common and she said to try to pay attention to our posture and sit and stand straight. It's easier said then done though. I hope it gets better for the both of us.

That makes sense, but as you say easier said than done. I wonder if a physical therapist could give appropriate exercises or techniques to strengthen posture. I really thought yoga would help but I go 2-3 times a week and it doesn't seem to be. I am not sure just telling myself to "stand up straight" is enough.

I think it depends on which poses you're doing in yoga, and what type of yoga. Different disciplines focus on different areas of the body. You may need some poses targeted to your weak areas. (I can't wait to get cleared for yoga again. I miss it terribly) A physical therapist should be able to give some exercises that will help as well

I've had back pain most of my life, and use yoga to control it.

I figure yoga that strengthens the core will help the back, yes? And keeping that relaxed posture with the shoulders not hunched up by the ears...and the ones that elongate the spine? Any other tips? I go for my six month follow up in a week and a half. I am going to ask my surgeon about a physical therapy referral. I need a doctor's orders for it.Anyone use a physical therapist for this with success? Or choropractics?