Hi, Guest
08-06-2007, 11:52 PM
Been there, done that ... if you're like me, then the problem is a muscle that's basically in perma-cramp - which is painful enough in itself, but doubly painful if it's also compressing a nerve at the same time.
What you want to do is get the muscle to stop cramping and reduce swelling. No movement is good ... cold is good ... meds that include a muscle relaxant are good - I use the cheapo Costco generic and they work great. If you experience cramping of other muscles, especially leg muscles, you may want to consider supplementing your potassium.
A chiropractic manipulation won't do much unless it includes a deep muscle massage to loosen it up. My theory on that btw, is that the massage is so painful that your prior problem doesn't feel so bad ... but I'm usually very cynical when laid up with a bad back.
Two positions work good for me to help relax my back:
On the back, legs slightly raised and supported under the knees ... don't move.
On the side, legs slightly bent, something firm between the knees to keep the hips slightly spread ... a small sofa cushion, or firm pillow does the trick here.
I prefer the side position because I can more comfortably put an ice pack on there and I can change sides when I feel like it ... but the idea is to avoid quick movement ... get someone to help you move.
I know what this is like, so I sort of "feel your pain" ... best of luck. Cheers.
What you want to do is get the muscle to stop cramping and reduce swelling. No movement is good ... cold is good ... meds that include a muscle relaxant are good - I use the cheapo Costco generic and they work great. If you experience cramping of other muscles, especially leg muscles, you may want to consider supplementing your potassium.
A chiropractic manipulation won't do much unless it includes a deep muscle massage to loosen it up. My theory on that btw, is that the massage is so painful that your prior problem doesn't feel so bad ... but I'm usually very cynical when laid up with a bad back.
Two positions work good for me to help relax my back:
On the back, legs slightly raised and supported under the knees ... don't move.
On the side, legs slightly bent, something firm between the knees to keep the hips slightly spread ... a small sofa cushion, or firm pillow does the trick here.
I prefer the side position because I can more comfortably put an ice pack on there and I can change sides when I feel like it ... but the idea is to avoid quick movement ... get someone to help you move.
I know what this is like, so I sort of "feel your pain" ... best of luck. Cheers.
ANTHONYD,Aug 6 2007, 09:22 AM Wrote:Oh Jesus, I threw my back out yesterday morning chamging a headlight on my MG Midget. I stood up and have been locked in an old man position for 2 days now.
I have NEVER felt pain like this. I actually thought I was going to go blind when I did it.
I throw my back out really good once every few years and have always just let work itself out.
Does aniyone else here have back problems and whst do you usually do to remedy it????
Drugs,
Rubs,
Heat,
cold????
HELP FOR THE LOVE OF GOD.
:( :bowdown:
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New track rat: 2000 ZX3, Atlantic Blue * JRSC with lots more to come
* New Zetec crate motor - NFG - thanks Topspeed *