Yikes, I know some of you are dealing with back pain with your GBS, I am not sure if I’m dealing with a GBS thing or a pinched nerve/ sciatica problem. All this started out of the blue after a pretty intense physio session.
I’d appreciate any advice for easing the pain?
Thank you 
I use a large yoga ball to stretch out my back. It's great! I guess it depends on your problem so you may want to ask them. My back was burning pretty badly. I just ordered a couple of Miracle Balls recommended to use on pressure points in my back and legs. I also use a cold pack on my back but make sure I don't put it directly against my skin. I am working on strengthening my core by walking backwards and forwards in a pool too. I have a great Physical Therapist who is helping me twice a week. It's been the best thing for me so far!
Thank you, the ball and pool walking sound very helpful, I will check into those ideas and try an ice pack too. I appreciate the help. Sending healing vibes your way.
Tarhealing said:
I use a large yoga ball to stretch out my back. It’s great! I guess it depends on your problem so you may want to ask them. My back was burning pretty badly. I just ordered a couple of Miracle Balls recommended to use on pressure points in my back and legs. I also use a cold pack on my back but make sure I don’t put it directly against my skin. I am working on strengthening my core by walking backwards and forwards in a pool too. I have a great Physical Therapist who is helping me twice a week. It’s been the best thing for me so far!
Gayleen,
Try this exercise, it works wonders for me when my back is playing up
http://www.victoriamassagetherapy.ca/rolled-towel-exercise.html
Back pain was my onset symptom. The difference for me with GBS back pain and previous muscle strain / pinched nerve back pain was that GBS back pain was not discriminate - it was all over! Lower back, middle back, upper back. I could not lie down (pressure hurt) nor could i sit, standing upright was the only thing tolerable. Even now the relapses i get are all over, and the intensity is the same all over.
I also found massage therapy more effective than physio, it’s gentler
Thank you, I will try this for sure and appreciate your feedback.
Nojabold said:
Gayleen,
Try this exercise, it works wonders for me when my back is playing up
http://www.victoriamassagetherapy.ca/rolled-towel-exercise.html
Back pain was my onset symptom. The difference for me with GBS back pain and previous muscle strain / pinched nerve back pain was that GBS back pain was not discriminate - it was all over! Lower back, middle back, upper back. I could not lie down (pressure hurt) nor could i sit, standing upright was the only thing tolerable. Even now the relapses i get are all over, and the intensity is the same all over.
I also found massage therapy more effective than physio, it’s gentler
Thank you for the suggestion about massage therapy, great advice
Nojabold said:
Gayleen,
Try this exercise, it works wonders for me when my back is playing up
http://www.victoriamassagetherapy.ca/rolled-towel-exercise.html
Back pain was my onset symptom. The difference for me with GBS back pain and previous muscle strain / pinched nerve back pain was that GBS back pain was not discriminate - it was all over! Lower back, middle back, upper back. I could not lie down (pressure hurt) nor could i sit, standing upright was the only thing tolerable. Even now the relapses i get are all over, and the intensity is the same all over.
I also found massage therapy more effective than physio, it’s gentler