What are your remedies for managing chronic pain from sitting?

My primary interest was battery life. The Abbott Prodigy battery lasts for ten years. I just turned 81. It was implanted when I was 77/78. There were others out there that were similar in operation. But the battery life sold me. I di not want to have to charge every x number of hours. I hope this answers your question Archie. If you wish to contact me. God bless you and your fsmily. brotherchuckles80

It was what neurosurgeon recommended. In any case, I did not fine it very effective in relieving my pain.

@brotherchuckles80 Definitely want to research stimulators i just had the Boston Scientific put in about a month ago. It worked EXCELLENT the first 4 days then after 1-1/2 years of misery from a failed back surgery I was 95% pain free and bent to pick something up and moved the leads, now I'm waiting to get to meet another Neurosurgeon to put the paddles in. I'm still on Duloxetine, Hydrocodone, Gabapentin, I've stopped Naproxen until at least i have the replacement surgery. since most of my pain is the Sacrum, I've been putting a Salon Pas patch on also. All because a L5 screw came loose and 6 surgeons have said leave it alone

I can totally relate to what you're going through. Chronic pain can be incredibly tough to manage, especially when it started during such a stressful period of your life. It sounds like the pain has really taken a toll on you, and I completely understand why you’d want to find something that gives you relief.

I’m glad to hear the Oxycodone worked for you, but I know relying on opioids long-term can come with its own set of challenges. Personally, I’ve been dealing with chronic pain as well, and one thing that’s really helped me is using far infrared (FIR) heating pads. The beauty of FIR pads is that the heat goes deeper into the muscles, targeting the root of the pain and helping to reduce inflammation, improve circulation, and ease muscle tension without the need for medication.

I’ve found that regular use of FIR pads has brought me long-lasting relief, especially for neck and back pain. It’s not an instant fix, but over time it’s really helped me feel more comfortable and manage the pain in a more natural way. If you're open to trying something new, it might be worth giving it a shot. I really hope you find something that brings you the relief you deserve!

I can relate to that. The leaves in my habit develop impedance as a result of not turning off my unit when I had some radio frequency done on my hands. Be replaced the generator but the surgeon would not remove my needs because skin tissue and cells had grown over in over it it was going to be a bloody mess. With lots of scarring. I'm very thankful that Medicare paid for the replacement of the generator. May God bless you with the successful surgery.

GET UP AND MOVE!
I am serious when I suggest it.
Sitting is not good for your sitz bones- or your health.
There are standing desks and "benches" that will alleviate your derrier being on a firm surface supporting your upper body weight.
If you don't do any strength training that would help as well as the "get up and move". We do yoga, short walk, stretch. 1-5 minutes for every 30 minutes of sitting will be very helpful.
Good Luck.

@annshrader I try moving what I can when I can , I was doing wash at I could in water therapy up until a month ago when I had the stimulator put in. With water above the belly button when walking I couldn’t walk backwards or sideways because of pressure on the nerves, sometimes getting in the deep end with a noodle under my arms the nerves would start stinging all over my legs going to my testicles as well. If I done pelvic tilts in the water my back pops with every movement. They stopped my therapy but I continued under a maintenance program and just walk and do what stretches I can and for $3 it gets me out of the house and a few people to talk to. When setting in church I had to start setting in the entry way where it was a concrete floor because the vibration of the bass triggered the nerves in my leg. Summer time I could walk on the grass not my drive way, having 2 acres I would get my grabbers and walk the yard picking up sticks . I’m going to be down possibly a couple more months depending on the stimulator being redone and I’m needing a surgery on the sphincter above my stomach, it’s not closing right and allowing content to come back up , making it to where I can’t use my cpap because I choke

Well, I commend you for trying.
You should continue to do what you can that works! Don't give up and keep moving forward incorporating more of the activity that works for you. Movement should be beneficial. I taught water aerobics and always encouraged my participants to do what works, even if it is different from what I am demonstrating.
Always check with your doctor before changing your exercise routine.
Best wishes,
Ann Marie

I used to have pain then found a Dr. that gives shot s to release the pain. For me it worked with tailbone pain. Shots may be a possibility for you or possibly a standing desk.

Movement, the opposite of what you did to yourself! I hope your studying paid off? Drop the drugs which will screw yourself up even further. Go to a physical therapist and obtain a good home exercise program and don’t ever stop doing it. If your back is injured now it will only get worse unless you do the hard work. Good luck