How are you managing your chronic back pain?

Do not sleep on your tummy! If you sleep on your back, place a pillow or two under your knees. This will alleviate any back pressure. If you sleep on your side, place a pillow or two between your thighs. I've have several surgeries for the same problem and my life will never be the same. Try to avoid lifting. I know being a mother, this may be impossible. The pillows will help for certain.

I wish you all the best because I understand fully what you are going through. I go to a pain specialist. I wish I had NEVER had surgery. Also, avoid chiropractors at all costs! They will make you hurt more. Acupressure might be worth exploring. Jeez, I wish I could be of more help.

I have also utilized meditation. The mind is a powerful thing.

Hope I helped somehow.

I can only tell you what I have done, but short of going to the pain specialist the only thing that worked for me best is plain aspirin like 3 regular pills with some food. It may cause some stomach discomfort if taken on an empty stomach. Also try icing your back this helps as well. Ive had back pain for a while now and I take pain medicine for it. Doesn't mean you should though. Fisrt I had epidural inj.,facet inj.,and trigger point injections. These help but only for a while. Pain or the sensation of pain for me can be triggered from sevral reasons. Stress,nervousness and depression can manifest itself on my lower back and can flare up for weeks at a time. I've lost 30lbs in the last year and this has helped a lot! I also try to relax and try to "talk" myself out of the pain. I try to control the pain by meditation and breathing techniques. The mind is a powerful thing. Also get support from your family and freinds and don't be afraid to tell them when you just need a break, tell them how you feel. I wish you good luck and beleive me I know what pain is and I know how you feel.