Back Ache.
By rakski
@rakski (142524)
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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11 responses
@Vikingswest1 (6460)
• United States
14h
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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@rsa101 (38980)
• Philippines
11h
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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@DaddyEvil (152745)
• United States
13h
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 (152745)
• United States
11h
@rakski Your daughter might be a better choice anyway... I hope that helps.
@Shivram59 (43398)
• India
1h
Take a nap, and before that have a warm bath I'm sure you'll feel relaxed.
@cacay1 (85129)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
5h
Sorry to hear about your backache. Hot compressing it helps subside the pain. Drink milk before heading heading bed to be able to sleep well even Bear Brand milk
@JudyEv (357891)
• Rockingham, Australia
10h
I'm sorry you have such a bad back-ache. I know it isn't any fun at all.
@sw8sincere (5803)
• Philippines
11h
Yes, try using a warm compress. Apply it for 15–20 minutes at a time to loosen tight muscles and increase circulation.
@Nakitakona (57461)
• Philippines
4h
Sorry to hear that discomfort you have had. Hot compress orvwarm bath probably will do.
