Fucking back problems

acoustic guy

Eralier today I looked up Core training exercises. Found some good nes that helped stretch me out. Then I worked out and felt great so far.
I think I am gonna start trying Yoga. My wife bought a DVD of it a few years ago and its still has not been open.LOL

Thanks for all the advice guys!

sponger

Free-hand serpent stretches are what have been keeping me walking so far. That's where you lie on your belly and then lift your torso up into the air like a snake. If you can do it free-handed, that's great. It's a great way to breathe life back into those lower back muscles.

Also, watch the amounts of tylenol and NSAIDs (i.e., ibuprofen) because they will fry your liver and kidneys. The ibuprofen will put holes in your stomach. Percocets do have tylenol, but I forget how much. I know they're not as bad as vicodin.

I would ask for an MRI to see if you have anything going on with your discs. I used to have a health care provider for years that told me to "deal with it" without ever recommending physical therapy or an MRI. I hope you don't end up in that situation.

imspinnin

Take Motrin (anti-inflammatory)
hot pack for 20 mins several times of day for two days
should improve

suns rival

i have back pains also.

and also butt pains.

RolandTD20Kdrummer

acoustic guy wrote:

I never had them before. Maybe its b/c I am getting old. WTF?
I wear a belt when I lift weights so that should be okay.
This morning I took a leak, bent over to flush and BAM! My lower back goes out. Shit this hurts. My sister has a really bad neck from a car accident and she gave me some peracets last time. But I ate them all . I took two asprine but man it hurts.

Lots of sit-ups and hyper extensions for your back. Solidify your entire core.

Learn to love these types of exercises like nothing else. Also skip the belt, it's a crutch to keeping your core from gaining it's true potential. And also skip the exercises that force you to need a belt until your core is focused on and made solid.

You don't want them to slice around with knives in there if you can help it.

I'm no doctor, you never know, get an MRI and discuss, but focus on strengthening the lower back and stomach muscles a bunch more first over a period of a few months (or longer) before finally deciding.

PatrickBateman

I dont remember the technical name of it but my L5 is "floating" meaning it is not fully attached to the "back bone portion" that wraps around the spinal cord. Doc says surgery is needed asap but a second opinion says to wait and watch. I would be out of work for quite a bit plus it would never be 100% anyways

JenInTheBx

I'm in the same boat- I had back problems in the past, and then I was rear ended about a month and a half ago, and my back has gotten much worse since then. I've just been so busy with work and house stuff that I haven't gotten a chance to go to the doctor, I've just been using heating pads and dealing with the pain. I've been doing more stretching exercises lately to try to help the pain but so far it hasn't helped much.

brainofPJ

my dad had his back thrown out 9 years ago while riding the mower...

never been the same since.

PatrickBateman

you don't realize how much you actually use your back until you are on the floor in excruciating pain trying to find a comfortable position

Purple Fairy Tree

I have upper back pain, it's been like that for a few days now. Ow painful!

pjhawks

West Coast Dreamgirl said:

I have upper back pain, it's been like that for a few days now. Ow painful!

Back pain is the worst.  I have had both upper back pain (herniated disk) and lower back pain,   Both really sucked.  Don’t wish back pain on anyone, My advice is to go to the doctor immediately.  Do not wait hoping just pain medicine will take care of if.  The earlier you can get to a doctor and most likely physical therapy the quicker you will get back to normal. 

Purple Fairy Tree

Thank you @pjhawks
Fortunately it feels slightly better today.  Now it hurts again, I better get it fixed properly, hopefully

PJ_Soul

It happens to pretty much everyone eventually, lol. My condolences. What you describe is most likely a muscle spasm problem rather than structural... Hopefully anyway!

Back pain is possibly the worst pain possible because it's so fucking debilitating.

brianlux

So sorry to hear about your back pain, West Coast Dreamgirl !  And yes to all of the comments above.  Back pain is definitely difficult and often something worthy of cursing about!
I have chronic lower back pain from many years of lugging heavy boxes of books and records around (as the joke around booksellers go, "Next lifetime I will deal in jewelry or feathers!").
I know this may not sound like fun, but ice packs are your best friend if you have back pain trouble.  I didn't like icing at first, but once I began to see how much it helps, I did it enough to get used to it and actually look forward to icing, even on cold winter days!  The thing to remember is to wrap the ice pack with a thin piece of cotton cloth so that it doesn't go right next to your skin. Either put the ice pack between your back and a comfortable lounge chair or couch, or lie face down with the ice pack on your back where it hurts and set a timer for 20 minutes.  I do this on the average probably 5 out of 10 days, and when my back is bad, two or three times a day until it gets better.
I know icing is tough, but don't wimp out- you will feel better! 

Hi!

I’ve been using the same bag of frozen peas to ice my back for two years. It works so well. I would recommend, if you decide to go that route, to make sure the bag is microwaveable. Microwaveable bags seem more durable and it is what I contribute to the longevity of my pack. It doesn’t have to be peas either. You could use frozen corn, carrots, mixed vegetables ect. I would stay away from larger frozen vegetables like broccoli or cauliflower. The smaller size frozen vegetables will conform to the contours of the back better and provide much better coverage.

Hi!

bootlegger10

Not extreme issues, but my back and neck have been giving me problems and I have found that a good deep tissue massage helps with the issues of sitting at a desk all day and staring at a computer..  Lots of stretching and some weight training is key for me too.  

Purple Fairy Tree

Cheers for the advice everyone, the pain is intermittent and seems to have travelled to my neck, shoulder and right arm. I'm sure shooting pain down my right arm isn't a good sign. I've booked in for physio but need to wait a couple of weeks for the next available appointment. I think a deep tissue massage in the interim will be well received. 

pjhawks

West Coast Dreamgirl said:

Cheers for the advice everyone, the pain is intermittent and seems to have travelled to my neck, shoulder and right arm. I'm sure shooting pain down my right arm isn't a good sign. I've booked in for physio but need to wait a couple of weeks for the next available appointment. I think a deep tissue massage in the interim will be well received. 

I've had the pain down the arm with a herniated disk.  Disk pressing on a nerve.  Did physical therapy when I first felt it and now if/when I feel it coming on I go back to the stretches and exercises they gave me.   I've gone to physical therapy 2x for my back. Once for the herniated disk and once for lower back pain.  It's pretty amazing how they can get you to feel better with some massage and small exercises.  Good luck with it.  I don't wish back pain on anyone. 

Get_Right

If the pain is chronic and over a 7 on the pain scale see a Dr. an MD. If they suggest surgery, see another Dr. Avoid pain meds at all costs, it is a slippery slope.  As others have said, STRETCH. I do not have pain, but my back gets tight and uncomfortable. Simple stretching does wonders. I prefer heat over cold and use a heat pad for my lower back after a long day on my feet. My wife bought me one of those heated massagers which really helps with the upper back/shoulders, but I will not use it on the lower back.  Also, if you have desk job, standing desk and a gel mat are must haves.