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conversationpc wrote:Has anyone else here ever experienced lower back pain? If so, I have the utmost sympathy for you. I hurt mine almost two weeks ago and, for a few days, could barely get out of bed in the morning without passing out. It still hurts like hell. Anyone have any tips other than stretching exercises and muscle relaxers?
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Shania wrote:conversationpc wrote:Has anyone else here ever experienced lower back pain? If so, I have the utmost sympathy for you. I hurt mine almost two weeks ago and, for a few days, could barely get out of bed in the morning without passing out. It still hurts like hell. Anyone have any tips other than stretching exercises and muscle relaxers?
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Sorry to hear you have to go through this,Dave...I have been through that too and it was terrible.
My advice would be to try and sleep on a hard flat surface with no cushions.It will really help you feeling better in the morning when you wake up..
And try not to sit in front of your computer too long.![]()
Some more help and advices:
http://www.backpain.realage.com/content.aspx/topic/1
http://www.disabled-world.com/artman/publish/article_290.shtml
Get well soon.
NJT At Your Cervix wrote:Heat and motrin. Also, have you tried massage therapy? If these don't resolve your lower back pain soon, see a doctor, you don't want to cause further damage. Also, always use proper body mechanics such as lift with your legs, hold heavy objects close to the body, don't twist while holding a heavy object, etc. Most injuries are the result of a long period of misuse of the back and then one day it takes something very simple to "break the camels back" (pun intended) and you have pain.
Hope this helps.
sadie65 wrote:As a veteran of back troubles for well over 25 years now, as well as working in front of a computer all day long, I concur with what others have offered here.
During your work hours, perhaps you can bring a heating pad or wear one of those heat patchs. I also recommend trying to sit as erect as possible. Because I have permanent damage due to that injury, I have found the less I slouch the better my back feels.
Good luck
conversationpc wrote:NJT At Your Cervix wrote:Heat and motrin. Also, have you tried massage therapy? If these don't resolve your lower back pain soon, see a doctor, you don't want to cause further damage. Also, always use proper body mechanics such as lift with your legs, hold heavy objects close to the body, don't twist while holding a heavy object, etc. Most injuries are the result of a long period of misuse of the back and then one day it takes something very simple to "break the camels back" (pun intended) and you have pain.
Hope this helps.
Twisting while holding a heavy object is exactly what did it. This is the 3rd time the same area of my back has given me trouble but it's taking a lot longer to get over this time.
Rockin'Deano wrote:Workman's Comp Bro! Congratulations!
Sit back, rake in the cash, and be on MR all day long. NOTHING beats that.
conversationpc wrote:Rockin'Deano wrote:Workman's Comp Bro! Congratulations!
Sit back, rake in the cash, and be on MR all day long. NOTHING beats that.
I wish!![]()
This happened at home. The heavy object was my daughter. I'm pretty sure that doesn't count towards workman's comp.
sadie65 wrote:How old is your daughter? I'm not sure she would appreciate that comment
So says the mom of very healthy active young boy who also helps keep the injury alive (God love him)
conversationpc wrote:sadie65 wrote:How old is your daughter? I'm not sure she would appreciate that comment
So says the mom of very healthy active young boy who also helps keep the injury alive (God love him)
She's only eight and she wouldn't care.
sadie65 wrote:conversationpc wrote:sadie65 wrote:How old is your daughter? I'm not sure she would appreciate that comment
So says the mom of very healthy active young boy who also helps keep the injury alive (God love him)
She's only eight and she wouldn't care.
Gotcha! Mine will be 9 next week. I feel old.
conversationpc wrote:Has anyone else here ever experienced lower back pain? If so, I have the utmost sympathy for you. I hurt mine almost two weeks ago and, for a few days, could barely get out of bed in the morning without passing out. It still hurts like hell. Anyone have any tips other than stretching exercises and muscle relaxers?
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conversationpc wrote:Has anyone else here ever experienced lower back pain? If so, I have the utmost sympathy for you. I hurt mine almost two weeks ago and, for a few days, could barely get out of bed in the morning without passing out. It still hurts like hell. Anyone have any tips other than stretching exercises and muscle relaxers?
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bufordt9 wrote:What did ur DR. say. Did u have an MRI to see what the problem is? or is it just a muscle pull. If its 2 weeks, it probably isn't.Having low back pain again now, and am going for a myelogram on Tues. Already had MRI.
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Hope u feel better soon.
rockngranny
conversationpc wrote:Has anyone else here ever experienced lower back pain? If so, I have the utmost sympathy for you. I hurt mine almost two weeks ago and, for a few days, could barely get out of bed in the morning without passing out. It still hurts like hell. Anyone have any tips other than stretching exercises and muscle relaxers?
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conversationpc wrote:bufordt9 wrote:What did ur DR. say. Did u have an MRI to see what the problem is? or is it just a muscle pull. If its 2 weeks, it probably isn't.Having low back pain again now, and am going for a myelogram on Tues. Already had MRI.
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Hope u feel better soon.
rockngranny
I didn't go to the doctor. Since I've had this happen before, I can pretty much diagnose it myself. Just had him call me in a prescription for muscle relaxers (Skelaxin).
I think I aggravated it again the other day when I tried to turn over in bed, so I'm pretty sure it's the muscle and not a disc/vertebrae problem.
conversationpc wrote:bufordt9 wrote:What did ur DR. say. Did u have an MRI to see what the problem is? or is it just a muscle pull. If its 2 weeks, it probably isn't.Having low back pain again now, and am going for a myelogram on Tues. Already had MRI.
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Hope u feel better soon.
rockngranny
I didn't go to the doctor. Since I've had this happen before, I can pretty much diagnose it myself. Just had him call me in a prescription for muscle relaxers (Skelaxin).
I think I aggravated it again the other day when I tried to turn over in bed, so I'm pretty sure it's the muscle and not a disc/vertebrae problem.
conversationpc wrote:Has anyone else here ever experienced lower back pain? If so, I have the utmost sympathy for you. I hurt mine almost two weeks ago and, for a few days, could barely get out of bed in the morning without passing out. It still hurts like hell. Anyone have any tips other than stretching exercises and muscle relaxers?
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sadie65 wrote:Now see mine was also a freak accident. I was a sophomore in high school. My school held over 5000 students. Many different staircases all over the building to get from one class to another. I was walking down a rather remote staircase. On the floor above me some students dropped a water balloon (not seeing me). It landed directly in front of me and down I went the whole flight of stairs. They hit the panic button and left. I knew I was injured. No one around. I laid there trying not to move (fear of paralysis) for the whole period until the bell rang. Finally I was found. Then, because my parents were out of town, they had to locate my grandparents. At that point, until they could locate them, even though the paramedics came, they could not do anything for me. Fast forward another 4 hours. Finally got my grandfather and he gave consent.
One full year in the hospital, many years of physical therapy, and the rest is history.
Shall we all break out our "Jaws" stories of horrific accidents?
LarryFromNextDoor wrote:sadie65 wrote:Now see mine was also a freak accident. I was a sophomore in high school. My school held over 5000 students. Many different staircases all over the building to get from one class to another. I was walking down a rather remote staircase. On the floor above me some students dropped a water balloon (not seeing me). It landed directly in front of me and down I went the whole flight of stairs. They hit the panic button and left. I knew I was injured. No one around. I laid there trying not to move (fear of paralysis) for the whole period until the bell rang. Finally I was found. Then, because my parents were out of town, they had to locate my grandparents. At that point, until they could locate them, even though the paramedics came, they could not do anything for me. Fast forward another 4 hours. Finally got my grandfather and he gave consent.
One full year in the hospital, many years of physical therapy, and the rest is history.
Shall we all break out our "Jaws" stories of horrific accidents?
do we know who threw the water balloon?? its not too late for revenge!!!
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