Lower Back Pain

[Greg]

Holy crap!! This is PAIN!!

How in the hell do you relieve this pain?? I'm new to back pain, can anyone give me some help? This sucks!

 

[Hardcore]

I try to see a chiropractor. I think that is your best bet.

 

[Greg]

I try to see a chiropractor. I think that is your best bet.

Does your insurance cover this?

 

[Patrick B]

Is it all over or left/right specific?

 

[Greg]

Is it all over or left/right specific?

Left, and the pain sometimes reaches the buttock.

I just may have to see my Dr about this on Monday, but I'm leaving for a trip Tuesday...

 

[Jfire]

Sounds like a pinched nerve. And most lower back pack originates w 1 thing not enough core muscle stregth. 50 sit ups a day will fix it. Hope it's not a nerve there a bitch to get rid of. Reoccuring. Just my guess

 

[hdroadglide]

if it is just going as far as your butt, it can still just be muscular. do you recall doing anything that set it off or did it just happen?

 

[Greg]

do you recall doing anything that set it off or did it just happen?

Yeah, I happened to sneeze very hard while I was bending over to pick something up.

Thanks for the help so far fellas!

 

[hdroadglide]

crap. that doesn't sound particularly good. if you're not able to get to a dr, the best thing right now is to hit the ibuprofen pretty hard, two 3 times a day, and get some ice on your back for fifteen to twenty minutes at a time every hour or so.

 

[Greg]

crap. that doesn't sound particularly good. if you're not able to get to a dr, the best thing right now is to hit the ibuprofen pretty hard, two 3 times a day, and get some ice on your back for fifteen to twenty minutes at a time every hour or so.

Thanks man....got some Motrin and IcyHot pads, and I'm lying my back on the floor every 20 minutes. It seems to be doing some help.

Hope it goes away...I think I'm getting old.

 

[Gordy]

go to the chiropractor.. i hurt my back wieght lifting once and they cured me in no time... all they do is have you lay on ur side and pop ur back but it really helps over time

 

[strife]

Sorry to hear it, back pain sucks. Ice helps me a lot but I have to soak it in a lot of Scotch for it to be effective. Good luck with your pain and see a doctor before you go to a Chiropractor to ensure there's no structural damage that could worsen with a readjustment.

 

[Patrick B]

I went through a tough time with my left sciatic nerve, which sounds like the spot you have aggravated. I got one shot and have had no problems for years now. Keep up the anti inflammatory pills and see the doc.

To go along with the sit ups (once it feels better) you can do wonders for your back with 5 minutes of stretches a day. It only takes a few weeks to limber up those hammys and you will see a difference.

 

[jmatkins]

Hey Greg, is it dull pain/radiating? Or is it sharp like say an Ice Pick? Dull pain could be a pulled muscles, sharp pain could be a kindey stone. Either way Advil or eqal med type and have a few more drinks/ice it some. if pain keeps up call your doctor Monday morning. Hope all is well.

J

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

If it hurts as bad as you are describing go to your doctor now, if he/she isn't available, than go to the emergency room.

Waiting till Monday could do you more harm than good!

 

[Craig Mac]

.....see a doctor before you go to a Chiropractor to ensure there's no structural damage that could worsen with a readjustment.

As someone who in the past has dealt with back pain, I would agree with that.

 

[Crypto Sailor]

yea Im dealing with back problems now never wait, cause you only make things worse. I've been to physical therapy, chiropractor you name it. Major pain pills etc...

 

[jre]

I started getting back spasms a few years ago and it was like that. I couldn't do anything. Still happens 2 or 3 times a year. It's rough.

 

[Hardcore]

Does your insurance cover this?

Sometimes they do. It depends on you coverage. Check with your provider & ask they should be able to help you out.

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

Sometimes it's a small co-pay, still beats paying full price!

My insurance covered 21 visits within a calendar year, I paid $20.00 a visit.