back pain

[coffeeman]

Two Mondays ago, thru the day, I got quite a back pain; lower back. I guess it was a total of shoveling snow, falling down in snow at least 5 times while trimming tree limbs out of drive lane, breaking ice up from concrete walk, riding in rough Dodge pickup and plowing snow in an old 84 Blazer. Monday evening I couldn't walk to bathroom without help. Toughed it out till Tue morn and called doctor to go in. He said go to ER. Spent 2 days there and got all the good tests; MRI, CAT scan, X rays, blood work etc. They said all is OK. However, I still have a lot of pain. Things went good till last nite. While sleeping I moved the wrong way and what pain! I had a big set back. I could hardly walk again.

This morning I sent to Lowe's for one of those back support belts. Believe it or not, I got relief instantly. I have ventured out of house to test this belt out. The pain is there. However, when moving around I don't get those sharp deep pains. I am going to watch what I do, but I'm one of those guys who never learn.

Does anyone out there have some suggestions on ways to relieve pain. I think I just got a pulled muscle in lower right side. Funny though, the doctor never did tell me what happened; even after running the "good" tests. I never did get checked by a doctor that might be a muscle doctor. Go figure.

Cheers...Coffeeman

 

[dex3361]

I try 2- Aleve (naproxen) for pain of this kind first to take down the swelling and allow for healing. I am not a doctor but I did use a Kubota yesterday.:laughing::laughing::laughing: Seriously sorry your in pain.

 

[dave1949]

Find a good osteopathic doctor or chiropractor is my advice. If you have something out of whack causing your pain, the good ones can put you right in a couple visits. I had a nasty shoulder pain for 18 months, finally went to the doc, she sent me to a chiropractor. Said come back if he couldn't help me. It took 5 visits and he chided me for putting it off and making things worse. But he did fix my shoulder.
Dave.

 

[waynokakid]

I second what dave said. Find a good chiropractor. They can do a lot to help alleviate the pain. May take a few visits, but has always helped me. Also when sleeping, try sleeping on your back with a pillow under your knees. Relives some of the pressure on your back.

 

[Mousefield]

One of the reasons I got a tractor with backhoe. I go to a chiropractor on a regular basis to keep my back tuned up. It works for me but may not for everyone.

 

[Thomas]

I use Dones Pills for when my back acts up..great relief..also got warm hot swirling hot tub.

 

[dave1949]

I use Dones Pills for when my back acts up..great relief..also got warm hot swirling hot tub.

Ya got 'Bubbles' in there with ya? :thumbsup:
Dave.

 

[Thomas]

"Ya got 'Bubbles' in there with ya?
Dave. "

I use to tough it out,but even this old dog has learn new tricks.

 

[dave1949]

"Ya got 'Bubbles' in there with ya?
Dave. "

I use to tough it out,but even this old dog has learn new tricks.

I don't know how your back holds up with Bubbles teaching you new tricks
Dave.

 

[Eagleview]

Take a couple of Nurofen and wait 2 hours . Stand with your bum against a kitchen bench top . Put your hands behind your buttocks with your palms on the bench top and lift yourself up . Slowly , swing your legs from side to side , you will hear and feel a clunk and you will have instant relief . I used to have to go to a Chiropractor every 4-6 weeks , could not get past this . Since learning how to do this , I have not been back for 8 years .