Back Ache.

@rakski (147721)
Philippines
July 8, 2025 9:35pm CST
My upper back is terribly aching today, and it’s making everything feel a bit harder—sitting, standing, even just thinking clearly. I’m guessing it might be due to poor posture or perhaps one of those random body aches that sneak up on you. Is it related to my being awake since 3:30 in the morning? But I just lay down on my bed trying to get to sleep. I did not even use my phone at that time. I’ve tried stretching a bit a while ago. I will try using a warm compress later. I hope the discomfort and pain will be gone soon.
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@DaddyEvil (158779)
• United States
9 Jul
I hope you used some pain reliever for your back ache... You might ask your hubby to do a very gentle massage and see if that helps, too. My sciatic nerve is acting up again. I'm having trouble walking and sitting down. When I got in bed, it hurt to swing my left leg up onto the mattress... I took pain reliever but it's not helping much.
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@DaddyEvil (158779)
• United States
9 Jul
@rakski Your daughter might be a better choice anyway... I hope that helps.
@rakski (147721)
• Philippines
9 Jul
I will ask daughter to do that since it is day time here, hubby is at work
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@AmbiePam (102455)
• United States
9 Jul
Those are such a hindrance. Maybe you can take a hot shower later, and it might relieve the aches and tension.
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@rakski (147721)
• Philippines
9 Jul
I do not usually take a hot shower. We do not even have a water heater cause we do not need it but I think I will us hot compress later
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@abhi_bangal (7651)
• Ahmednagar, India
23 Jul
Wrong postures are definitely one of the culprits. We don't even realize how long we have been in that position until it really gets to the edge. I don't think it has anything to do with your being awake early morning.
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• Ahmednagar, India
24 Jul
@rakski Could be. Yes. Try to be in a more correct posture and then you can see if you start feeling better.
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@rakski (147721)
• Philippines
24 Jul
@abhi_bangal I will surely do that
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@rakski (147721)
• Philippines
23 Jul
Yes, that could be a reason
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• United States
9 Jul
A million years ago when I actually had to go to work and be productive, I would lay on a hard surface when my upper back hurt. I'd rest my head on a thick sponge and concentrate on relaxing every muscle and stay perfectly still for as long as I could stand it. I would lay on a tennis ball in times of bad pain, moving it to trouble spots and then relaxing. After some time, I'd always feel a little better.
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@rakski (147721)
• Philippines
9 Jul
oh wow, a million years. That will make me very young now. I lied down flat a few minutes ago, it somehow relieve the pain
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@Shivram59 (45479)
• India
9 Jul
Take a nap, and before that have a warm bath I'm sure you'll feel relaxed.
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@rakski (147721)
• Philippines
9 Jul
I did take naps but were always disturb by something or someone
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@rakski (147721)
• Philippines
11 Jul
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@Shivram59 (45479)
• India
10 Jul
@rakski Such things are normal in a family. It happens in my family also.
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@Mshafeeq (2664)
• Kuwait, Kuwait
10 Jul
Keep stretching your body may be due to bad posture it may happened.
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@rakski (147721)
• Philippines
10 Jul
@Mshafeeq I have to try that too
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@rakski (147721)
• Philippines
10 Jul
I will do that in a bit
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@Mshafeeq (2664)
• Kuwait, Kuwait
10 Jul
@rakski try yoga too if you can
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@rsa101 (40082)
• Philippines
9 Jul
The back may seem like the least dramatic part of the body to complain about—but when it starts acting up, everything feels off. It’s like your whole system gets thrown out of rhythm. Even something as simple as sitting still becomes a challenge, and it can cloud your focus and mood too. Lack of sleep can definitely make it worse. Even if you were just lying in bed awake, the tension from not getting proper rest can build up and settle in your upper back, especially if posture wasn’t ideal while lying down. It’s good that you’re doing some gentle stretching and planning a warm compress—those can really help ease the tightness. Hopefully, with a bit of care and rest, the ache lets up soon. Until then, go easy on yourself. When the back speaks, it deserves to be heard.
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@rakski (147721)
• Philippines
9 Jul
I slept well last night, I wake much better today
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@rsa101 (40082)
• Philippines
10 Jul
@rakski It's encouraging to know that getting some rest helped you feel better. But since they are the ones that gradually regress as the years pass, I believe you should be on the lookout for it as you get older. These subtle cues might indicate that you should slow down and pay more attention to the state of your back.
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@rakski (147721)
• Philippines
10 Jul
@rsa101 I think so too
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@snowy22315 (195545)
• United States
10 Jul
I hope you are OK. How Kong has it been since you have had bloodwork done?
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@snowy22315 (195545)
• United States
10 Jul
@rakski Oh, do U guess it was fine
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@rakski (147721)
• Philippines
10 Jul
@snowy22315 Everything is normal except my blood sugar was high normal
@rakski (147721)
• Philippines
10 Jul
June 30 was my last blood work
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@Jenaisle (16393)
• Philippines
10 Jul
I do experience that too. I rest in bed and wait for the pain to ease. If it gets serious, I take a pain reliever. I hope you get better.
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@rakski (147721)
• Philippines
10 Jul
it is much better today thankfully
@allknowing (152952)
• India
10 Jul
A warm compress is the solution
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@rakski (147721)
• Philippines
10 Jul
it helped a bit
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@id_peace (16627)
• Singapore
20 Jul
You may need a chiropractor if things get worse.
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@id_peace (16627)
• Singapore
21 Jul
@rakski Do not be afraid. They are professionals and generally they should be handling your back with ease.
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@rakski (147721)
• Philippines
21 Jul
@id_peace I can try that. Maybe.
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@rakski (147721)
• Philippines
21 Jul
I am interested in that but I am afraid
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@nela13 (59079)
• Portugal
9 Jul
Warm compress usually helps, I hope you feel better soon.
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@rakski (147721)
• Philippines
9 Jul
I feel a bit better, thank you
@Nakitakona (58395)
• Philippines
9 Jul
Sorry to hear that discomfort you have had. Hot compress orvwarm bath probably will do.
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@rakski (147721)
• Philippines
9 Jul
I put hot compress last night
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@rakski (147721)
• Philippines
10 Jul
@Nakitakona I feel better today
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@Nakitakona (58395)
• Philippines
10 Jul
@rakski So how do you feel today?
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@Soobinah (160)
23 Jul
i also experienced that kind of pain, after hours of sitting. i just stand up and do some stretching which i saw on tiktok and it works.
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@rakski (147721)
• Philippines
23 Jul
Good for you that it worked out fine
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@Soobinah (160)
24 Jul
@rakski yeah, because if not, it would definitely affects my daily routine.
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@rakski (147721)
• Philippines
25 Jul
@Soobinah oh so true
@jstory07 (145647)
• Roseburg, Oregon
9 Jul
That is no fun . I hope your back feels better soon.
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@rakski (147721)
• Philippines
9 Jul
I hope so too
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@JudyEv (362330)
• Rockingham, Australia
9 Jul
I'm sorry you have such a bad back-ache. I know it isn't any fun at all.
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@rakski (147721)
• Philippines
9 Jul
it is not fun at all. I cannot concentrate on what to do
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@sw8sincere (6056)
• Philippines
9 Jul
Yes, try using a warm compress. Apply it for 15–20 minutes at a time to loosen tight muscles and increase circulation.
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@rakski (147721)
• Philippines
9 Jul
yes, I did that last night.