What back issues were/are you having?

I was born with a bad back (spin curves wrong) and becuase of that had to be on pain meds, muscle relaxes, ect most of my life. There were days where I couldnt move and would just sit crying in one spot not being able to move it hurt so bad. My muscles would littlerly freeze up.

How long have you been doing pole & how often?

About 5 years now, 5 or more days a week

Has pole helped?

Yes, very much so.

If yes, how so? (ex. less pain, greater range of movement, etc.)

Sense I started poling, I tend to forget about my past back issues  sense they have for the most part have vanished. I know if I say off the pole for more then a couple days becuase the pain starts coming back, and every now and then I will throw my back out but its very uncommon now. (think the last time was around this time last year). I can honestly say that poling saved my back, and lets me live a normal life without pain or discomfort.