1.3K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 41 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Thursdays around 1 PM UTC. Mostly text posts (63%).
r/backpain Traffic & Engagement r/backpain Traffic & Engagement
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r/backpain Most Active Times When r/backpain Is Most Active
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r/backpain Flair Performance r/backpain Flair Performance
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r/backpain Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/backpain
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| pain | 465 (36.9%) | 3 | 6 |
| back | 416 (33.0%) | 4 | 6 |
| lower | 135 (10.7%) | 3 | 5 |
| disc | 108 (8.6%) | 2 | 6 |
| help | 89 (7.1%) | 2 | 4 |
| anyone | 69 (5.5%) | 11 | 6 |
| advice | 68 (5.4%) | 2 | 4 |
| mri | 59 (4.7%) | 2 | 7 |
| chronic | 55 (4.4%) | 3 | 7 |
| need | 50 (4.0%) | 2 | 4 |
r/backpain Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/backpain
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 4 | 1 |
r/backpain Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/backpain
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anyone else gets this...
Body pillow to fix nightly back pain
Lump on glute and major lower back pain.
I don’t know how to live with 24/7 chronic pain
How do I fly long haul with severe back pain?
Herniated Disk- How I Solved My Back Pain
Jefferson curl progress 16 months after disc harniation(127,5kg/280lbs)
4 months ago I (41F) thought my life was over. Today I was discharged from PT. (L4-L5 bulge + L5-S1 herniation)
Meloxicam Gave Me My Life Back
Herniated L4-L5, back to deadlifting 500 lbs 6 months later. Here was my recovery protocol
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| anyone else gets this... | 625 | 42 | image | Jul 15 |
| Body pillow to fix nightly back pain | 317 | 126 | image | Jul 17 |
| Lump on glute and major lower back pain. | 71 | 88 | image | Jul 18 |
| I don’t know how to live with 24/7 chronic pain | 66 | 166 | text | Jul 25 |
| How do I fly long haul with severe back pain? | 50 | 155 | text | Jul 30 |
| Herniated Disk- How I Solved My Back Pain | 48 | 11 | text | Jul 27 |
| Jefferson curl progress 16 months after disc harniation(127,5kg/280lbs) | 48 | 136 | image | Jul 3 |
| 4 months ago I (41F) thought my life was over. Today I was discharged from PT. (L4-L5 bulge + L5-S1 herniation) | 47 | 53 | text | Jul 1 |
| Meloxicam Gave Me My Life Back | 44 | 65 | text | Jul 18 |
| Herniated L4-L5, back to deadlifting 500 lbs 6 months later. Here was my recovery protocol | 41 | 24 | text | Jul 15 |
r/backpain Audience Overlap r/backpain Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/backpain FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/backpain
What's the best time to post on r/backpain?
Based on posting volume, r/backpain is most active on Thursdays around 1 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/backpain?
r/backpain averages 41 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/backpain get?
Posts on r/backpain average about 3 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/backpain get most?
On r/backpain, most posts are text posts (63%)