First of all, I’m creating this topic now because I know that if I wait until tomorrow, I’ll just end up procrastinating and forgetting to make this.
I have been meditating for a few months now, (before joining LD4all) and for a while, it has been going great for me. There is only one problem that I’ve run into, and it has plagued me ever since it began. The title is a bit self-explanitory, but to state it again, I have been experiencing back pain many of the times I meditate, and it often interferes with the process.
As a result of my pains, I’ve had to suddenly stop meditating at times and lay down, ending a meditation period that was meant to have a wonderful finish. For any of you meditation buffs out there, I usually practice Mindfulness meditation followed by Lovingkindness Meditation, but many times that has to be cut short.
It’s a bit of a problem for me, and I was only wondering if anyone else has run into this problem, or if they have any suggestions for ending this pain - it can also come during my daily life, as well.
So far, the only way that I can get through meditation is if I spend ten to fifteen minutes getting a back massage from my La-Z-Boy recliner.
I’m even trying my best to sit in the correct posture, but this pain won’t just stop bothering me.
Oh, by the way, in case anyone is interested, I found a great site that tells a lot about meditation here.
Do you keep your back straight up? If you do, some people just have to gain the muscle for it. I don’t no what posture you our doing. When my cousin makes me do it with him I get back pain since I’m just not use to it.
Well… several of my friends would say that your astral form, probably something with wings, is starting to emerge because you’re meditating.
But they’re all wacko. Go to the doctor and have him check out your back, make sure there’s nothing wrong with it. If there’s nothing wrong at all… you have wings ; )
Yeah, I don’t think my back hurts because my astral body has wings.
I think I might just have to meditate in the morning, and I tried that today. After a good night of sleep, my back gets the rest that it needs, so it doesn’t hurt at all. In the evening it can since I’ve been up all day. Then again, I’d only be able to meditate in the morning on weekends - during the week, my morning schedule is a bit tight.
This is one possibillity, could the problem be your chest?
As I’m sure you’re aware, a large bust can be a strain on the back, so possitioning yourself correctly is key. Since you say it happens through the regular day as well, this could be a possibility.
Also if the meditation doesn’t require a specific possition, you may wish to change how you sit/lay.
But if it is a constant problem you may want to see a doctor about it to rule out any other possibilities.
I know that wasn’t meant to be funny, but keep in mind that I’ll be turning 15 in six days. A large bust is the least of my worries at the moment. At least I now have somewhat of an idea DM’s mental image of me.
You’re lucky then. A girl who used to live nextdoor to me when I was 18 had a very large chest. I was attracted to her and thinking she was 16 I was going to ask her out (not due to her chest ) turned out she was 12. That could have been so awkward.
But damn… 14
/me Changes name, leaves the country and hides from the police.
Hey BB< I have the same problem. Dreman’s probably right that you just don’t have the muscles yet. Do you sit in the ‘traditional’ position? you know legs crossed, back straight? 'cause you could just sit in a chair with your back against it and as straight as comfortable. It won’t negatively affect the meditation if that’s what you’re worried about. if fact it would probably help you to concentrate better.
Yeah, you probably have a point, lark. Normally, I sit cross legged on a firm pillow, I don’t know why, but for some reason I prefer that to a chair, having tried both. Oh, and I just noticed that your question about my age has finally been answered.
Ya it has . What about my question about why meditating to induce LDs backfires Hu, hu? And I meant a comfortable cushioned chair or couch btw, in case there was any confusion.
Oh, that? I read it while I was reading how closely related to two are. Apparently doing that is a bit “Selfish” and meditation is supposed to be a way of caring about both yourself and others. Well, I don’t really know if it will backfire based on experience, so hopefully that idea is wrong after all.
I think it really depends on the person and their frame of mind.
The mind is a powerful tool, like superstition I think if you truely feel something will have a negative impact on your LDing then it will. The placebo effect works both for and against you.
I have no idea how that would work with your back pain though.
It seems to me that you need to strenghthen your abdominal muscles and your back muscles. Do not meditate any more in this position. Also, avoid meditating while sitting in a chair, because your spine is not in the right position that way (Indian yogi’s never sit in a chair). The best for you now is to meditate while lying flat on your back. And make sure you have a good bed, it’s important. If it doesn’t get better, go to the doctor immediately.
I don’t know why you’re getting so worried sonkal - a sore back just means she’s working out her muscles. It’s not going to harm her, it’s just uncomfortable and makes it harder for her to concentrate. BB, my therapist has been practicing trancendental meditaion for 20 years. She sometimes sits back in a comfortable cushioned chair ot practice and it works just fine.
Sonkal’s idea about lying on your back is a good idea also, but you would have to be careful about falling asleep.
First of all, I don’t meditate by sitting in a chair, instead I sit cross legged on a firm pillow propped under my bottom - I prefer it to sitting in a chair, although I still wish I were flexible enough for a full lotus or half-lotus position, but not only am I not flexible, (at all) I’m probably the least flexible person you know.
As for laying down, that’s not such a good idea for meditation, since while laying down, your mind is foggy at best - it won’t be enough if I really want to get something out of meditating.
It doesn’t hurt all the time, though, don’t worry.
In fact, last night I had a very successful period of meditation without the pain, and I felt great all day. It may happen at times, though.
Maybe try and think what your posture is like during your normal waking day. Compare that to the posture that you use when you are meditating.
Generally, during meditation you are aligning yourself correctly and sit with great posture. If you notice that your posture during the day slouches or is much more lax than when meditating you may need to work on your waking life posture.
I’d like to know if there is much of a difference in them.
There is only one problem that I’ve run into, and it has plagued me ever since it began. The title is a bit self-explanitory, but to state it again, I have been experiencing back pain many of the times I meditate, and it often interferes with the process. 
Then again, I’d only be able to meditate in the morning on weekends - during the week, my morning schedule is a bit tight. 
. What about my question about why meditating to induce LDs backfires 
Hu, hu? And I meant a comfortable cushioned chair or couch btw, in case there was any confusion.
