My back goes out now and then. I did a chiro visit once when it was really bad and it helped. Walking and standing are good. sitting and sleeping are bad.
Threw my back out...
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I have a bottle of pain pills in my cabinet that my wife got prescribed for a stomach issue. I’m not a huge fan of them but may take one before bed tonight.
I'm sure everybody is different. I have lower back problems and when my back locks up I can barely walk. A hot bath helps relax the muscles so I can get some mobility.
I think it's just different for everyone.
First time I went the Doc cracked my back and it sounded like a zipper. Completely took the air out of me and he had to handshake pull me off the table. I was sore for a couple days but he "unlocked" my back.
Remedies depend on what happened and what part of the back.
If it's still hurting in a few days get a PT set up. Chiropractors from what I understand don't provide strengthening.
My experience is that strengthening the hips/core can really be the remedy. Also stretching the hip flexors and hamstrings to take pressure off.
If it's still hurting in a few days get a PT set up. Chiropractors from what I understand don't provide strengthening.
My experience is that strengthening the hips/core can really be the remedy. Also stretching the hip flexors and hamstrings to take pressure off.
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I wouldnt put off going to the doctor if youre in pain. My back pain kept lingering for a couple weeks when I thought it would be getting better....nope..save yourself some pain there. He gave me some muscle relaxers and some exercises like leg lifts to build the strength back up. I credit those minor exercises he gave me to do in helping me prevent future occurences and that was 5 years ago now.
Chiro will really help, you may have to go a few times to get it straightened out, but, depending on your insurance, its not too expensive to go.
Ive had a lot of neck and back issues, chiros really helped. If you are around the Ames area, VerHelst does a great job, granted, you willnuave to go A LOT.
Ive had a lot of neck and back issues, chiros really helped. If you are around the Ames area, VerHelst does a great job, granted, you willnuave to go A LOT.
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Like he said. Make sure you sleep on your back or side. I do face down and I am sure did me no favors. I am completely against chiropractors. Do yourself a favor and do a quick google search on the invention of chiropractics and you might think twice about going again.
Lay on your back in a T position. Raise rght knee up, try to touch it to the floor/bed on your left side without raising your shoulders off the surface. Repeat on other side. Slow stretches help me when my back flares (scoliosis & arthritis).
I’ve had some pretty bad back injuries in the past. I tried everything, the only thing that worked long term was PT and following their core strengthening and stretching plan.
My visits to a chiropractor felt good but felt it was temporary. It didn’t appear to provide any long term help.
Getting a good stability ball and roller has also really helped. I spend time every day on both just stretching and light exercises.
I will also second KCs advice. A flat floor with knees up can be be your best friend. It is one of the only ways I know to ease spasms.
My visits to a chiropractor felt good but felt it was temporary. It didn’t appear to provide any long term help.
Getting a good stability ball and roller has also really helped. I spend time every day on both just stretching and light exercises.
I will also second KCs advice. A flat floor with knees up can be be your best friend. It is one of the only ways I know to ease spasms.
I’ve had back issues since I was 18. Two ruptured discs more than likely due to genetics, according to Ortho. Rest and heat. I’ve aleays found aspirin to be a superior product for back pain for me, not for everyone, but does the trick as good as any opioid I’ve ever had and I’ve had them all.
Key to keeping it pain free over the long haul is core strength. Lots of crunches and body weight squats. Want to get really crazy, do crunches while lifting legs. I’ve been pain free for about ten years following this regiment and I’m now 47.
Key to keeping it pain free over the long haul is core strength. Lots of crunches and body weight squats. Want to get really crazy, do crunches while lifting legs. I’ve been pain free for about ten years following this regiment and I’m now 47.
I hurt my back a couple times a year. Tried a chiropractor for several visits and wanted it to work - it helped a little. Then went to an M.D. and got Rx for prednisone and that does the trick for me every time.
I recommend chiro. Some chiros try setting up numerous appointments, that’s when you run and know they’re after you’re money. I have been to chiro probably 5 times in my life and am serious weightlifter with several kiddos in my 30s. Several times I’ve had issues from heavy squats and go to chiro right away, take it easy for a few days and back to normal. Love my chiro, hate doctors
I suffered a major back injury 4 years ago. Ended up with a ruptured L4-L5 disc. Worst pain imaginable. The sciatica that came with it cannot be explained to someone who has never had it happen to them.
I'm much better now and the best advice is to stand and walk as much as possible. Back injuries take a long time to heal, just keep active and try to incorporate walking as much as possible into your daily routine. NSAIDs and a heat pack for 15 minutes first thing in the morning will help limber you up for the day.
I'm much better now and the best advice is to stand and walk as much as possible. Back injuries take a long time to heal, just keep active and try to incorporate walking as much as possible into your daily routine. NSAIDs and a heat pack for 15 minutes first thing in the morning will help limber you up for the day.
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Hate chiros but will use them when needed. Like someone else mentioned, if they say they need to see you more than once, find another. There is some Palmer chiropractic college guys who want you there 6-7 times. Newest want you to prepay one year in advance. Don’t go there.
If you go have them pop you back and do everything at once. My guy will give me lists of stretches and exercises that will keep me from coming back after he treats me.
If you go have them pop you back and do everything at once. My guy will give me lists of stretches and exercises that will keep me from coming back after he treats me.
