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[–] 17684735? ago 

Can't say I have, but I've know enough people with chronic pain to tell you what not to do and maybe to point you in the right direction.

First and foremost, if you think you've got a solid self-diagnosis or you've scraped together some cash to see a doctor about it and gotten a rock solid result then you're free to search for home remedies.

One thing you need to avoid is inaction. Doing nothing to change your lifestyle is going to, at best, result in no change. At worst you'll see a gradual degradation.

The longer you wait the act, the harder it will be to pull back from.

You need to identify which muscle or nerve is causing the issue. Do some reading on anatomy and nerves if you have to. Use your hands; feel around. You need to get to know your body.

In the morning and night, do some stretches. Make sure a few of them focus on that area.

It's important to walk the line between not stretching enough and straining an injured area.

Don't be an idiot and overdo it; just stretch it normally. If you don't know what "stretching normally" means, then you're being dense.

Stay hydrated. I hate water but it will help you so much to just drink a couple bottles through the day. Especially while stretching.

Remember, your muscle (and entire body) are connected. Fixing one muscle isn't enough. You need your entire body, or at least the surrounding area, in good working order.

That also means trying to lose a few pounds if you're overweight.

Don't be afraid to try some basic lifting. It will make muscles stronger and less prone to spasms or other issues that can cause pain.

If you have the spare cash, look into seeing a masseuse. Some are just grab-n-rub, and they'll help, but if you can find one that knows the science they can play your body like its an instrument and identify all your issues.

Bonus: if you meet one like that, they can almost certainly offer some decent advice.

Just ignore the morons who will tell you it's "because of toxins" or whatever.

But as much as massage and yoga have a bad reputation for their popularity with hippies, they can do a lot of good for strengthening the body and reliving pain.

Just make sure to get active and do something about it. Even if all you do tonight is sit up straight, it's better than hunching over and going "why does my back hurt?".

There's people who have been told they'll never walk again, but they climbed out of bed every night and did physical therapy until they could.

The only way you lose is through inaction.