[Uncle Miltie]

I had chronic back pain (approximately “sciatica”) for about a decade, at a level that would hit a “7” every day. Bulging disc, arthritis, bone spurs, etc. all in one back joint.

Then I discovered core strengthening. I do 25 inclined sit ups, the reverse for my back, twists, sides, etc. every day. That with good stretching, and I haven’t been above a “3” for months, and most days are completely pain free.

[oh8eleven]

I had chronic back pain... Bulging disc, arthritis, bone spurs, etc.
Yep, me too, back in the early 80s. Tried to only use prescription med (Tylenol w/ codeine) on really bad days.
Started running and within a year, most pain was gone as were the pills. Ran for 30+ years.

[DouglasKC]

Then I discovered core strengthening. I do 25 inclined sit ups, the reverse for my back, twists, sides, etc. every day. That with good stretching, and I haven’t been above a “3” for months, and most days are completely pain free.

I agree...same thing. I used to have constant back pain. But just walking regularly and eating right takes care of 99% of it.