| Bearing in mind that everyone's pain threshold is | | | | would recommend the shading method rather |
| different, it is true that many have reported | | | | than outlining, so the type of tattoo you get will |
| discomfort in the lower back, when a tattoo is | | | | be a factor. |
| placed there as is common nowadays. | | | | I cannot stress highly enough the importance of |
| The lower back is an area of close skin to bone | | | | visiting an experienced, professional tattooist, who |
| proximity, and is therefore more prone to | | | | would normally have a variety of ways to relieve |
| discomfort than more fleshy areas of the body | | | | any feelings of discomfort in the area, including |
| such as the upper arm and thigh. | | | | giving you a break midway through the |
| The spine at the lower back is also quite sensitive, | | | | procedure, and where necessary, resuming the |
| and among some people, tattooing will cause | | | | procedure at a future date. |
| some discomfort, which, if truth be told, is rarely, | | | | Where the discomfort felt is bearable, the |
| if ever, unbearable. | | | | tattooist will apply soothing creams and ointments |
| Tattoos tend to hurt more in areas over bone. | | | | to further reduce untoward sensations. |
| So if you are being tattooed directly over your | | | | For most people, the beauty and pride derived |
| spine, that may be more painful than the parts of | | | | from the lower back tattoo design far outweighs |
| the tattoo design that are off center. | | | | the temporary discomfort they may experience |
| Also, if you are concerned about possible pain, I | | | | during and shortly after the tattooing process. |