My back hurts every day I wake up

[manlymatt83]

For the past 2 weeks, every day I wake up, whether I slept on the floor, on a couch, or in a really comfy bed, my upper back KILLS, to the point where I feel like I can't even move. When I force myself out of bed, after a few hours it starts to feel better, and by evening I usually can't even feel it anymore, but then the cycle starts the next morning again.

I went to the doctor two weeks ago and she mentioned at that time it was probably just a cold since I had no other symptoms (and other than being really tired and weak feeling lately, I don't other symptoms - throat, nose, etc. are all fine).

Any ideas? Could this be stress?

 

[Tempered81]

stress. start stretching out, being active & eating right.

 

[LilPima]

Could be stress.... but why are you stressed? Life is great, you run every day, I think you enjoy your new job, no one harrasses you, etc. You did also used to be very sore at previously stressful times... so it makes sense.

 

[presidentender]

I'd say try a massage. If it doesn't work long-term, at least you got a massage. They're fun.

 

[LilPima]

Originally posted by: presidentender
I'd say try a massage. If it doesn't work long-term, at least you got a massage. They're fun.

no happy ending

 

[skace]

I remember a period when mine used to hurt every morning. Only thing I've done differently since then is working out.

 

[wheresmybacon]

do you weight train?

 

[irishScott]

You might try rowing. It's not the most exciting exercise in the world, but after a few weeks if your form is right you should notice a significant increase in back strength.

 

[SociallyChallenged]

Originally posted by: irishScott
You might try rowing. It's not the most exciting exercise in the world, but after a few weeks if your form is right you should notice a significant increase in back strength.

I support this statement. Back pain is often a product of overbearing "front" muscular formation. In proportion, overdevelopment of the pecs majors, minors, and other muscles can promote bad posture and bad back positioning. This can put a strain on the musculature, the spine, etc. Strengthening the entire back can help counter this and fix many problems entirely, depending on what your's may be.

 

[nageov3t]

massage would be my first guess as well.

I was experiencing something similar a couple years ago... the problem fixed itself when I was in a moderately bad car accident. I'm guessing the force from the impact fixed whatever was wrong, but a message would have been cheaper

 

[azilaga]

Originally posted by: LilPima

Originally posted by: presidentender
I'd say try a massage. If it doesn't work long-term, at least you got a massage. They're fun.

no happy ending

LOL

 

[Jahee]

Don't wake up?

 

[zhentong]

i think you got a bad posture ... probraly with the posture when you sit in front of the computer ...

i used to have those symptoms too
if that's your case, u might have to check out on the web on how to improve posture ..

sit up with your back straight on the wall should help? use heat vapor anti-inflamation oinment on the back helps (since this is an cronic pain, so heat is good)

hope this works

 

[brikis98]

If it keeps happening, see the doctor again, or consider a chiropractor. You can also try some of the exercises and stretches linked to in this thread, although they are more lower back focused. However, if it's a serious problem for you, you should seek professional help.

 

[Atty]

What happens on days you don't wake up?