i have been suffering from bad lower back pains, was wondering if the collective knowledge of the forum can ease it? what is best to help with bad backs?
I find a hot water bottle a god send when my back is really bad also deep heat can be good.
I constantly complain of back ache and of my lower back crunching, I should go to the gp, but I think it is from having epidurals and I am stuck with it. A nice relaxing back rub is always good to.
well seeing as im a man, i dont tend to bleed from my vagina lol definately back pains. it is a stinging pain starting on my lower vertebrae and shooting down my legs
dkelly wrote:
well seeing as im a man, i dont tend to bleed from my vagina lol External Media definately back pains. it is a stinging pain starting on my lower vertebrae and shooting down my legs
that sounds like sciatica google it
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sciatica
you need to keep mobile, its a trapped nerve thats causing it.
i never even considered vibrators! i have a hot water bottle which slightly helps and i get a few massages, ive heard that cold may be better for my back than heat?
There's not really a lot you can do for back pain. Take an anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen.
Try not to stay in the same position for more than 20 minutes - get up and walk about or go from lying to sitting, or switch seats.
Heat should help a little - I have a plug in heater for my back and shoulders but it was worth the long term investment for me as I'm always in pain.
TENS machines are good but only short term - they only relieve pain whilst they're switched on so really it's just respite.
You're best to figure out the cause and work on healing it - pain relief won't make a huge difference as back pain is a real bugger. So constant and insistant.
Adx
boobaloo wrote:
dkelly wrote:
well seeing as im a man, i dont tend to bleed from my vagina lol External Media definately back pains. it is a stinging pain starting on my lower vertebrae and shooting down my legs
that sounds like sciatica google it
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sciatica
you need to keep mobile, its a trapped nerve thats causing it.
Beware of diagnosing off the internet. If sciatica is suspected then you need a doctor to diagnose it.
Adx
I sometimes find laying on the floor and stretching my body works - like raising my arms above my head and stretching all the way into my toes.
I stay like this for quite a while to try and crack my back or also relax it - soft seats often don't work even if you think they should. Sleeping on the floor apparently helps too but I've not done this!!
Warm baths to relax and hot water bottle placed on your lower back plus ibuprofen or something a little stronger to take off the pain.
If all else fails might be good idea to get booked in to see a physio or an oesteopath (think thats the one) they work some voodoo magic shit (lol) that often works!!
dkelly wrote:
i never even considered vibrators! i have a hot water bottle which slightly helps and i get a few massages, ive heard that cold may be better for my back than heat?
As far as my understanding goes - cold is used immediately after damage. Heat more for long term damage.
A bit of googling could help you see which is best.
Adx
i believe it may be a sciatic nerve thingy, but i dont really help it much by trampoliing ect. i try to walk around and keep mobile
Dirty Red Angel wrote:
If all else fails might be good idea to get booked in to see a physio or an oesteopath (think thats the one) they work some voodoo magic shit (lol) that often works!!
But only the osteopaths recommended by the NHS - there are two types - the real medical professionals who are good with bones. And the ones who are as bad as bloody homeopathy docs ;)
Adx
Alicia D'amore wrote:
Dirty Red Angel wrote:
If all else fails might be good idea to get booked in to see a physio or an oesteopath (think thats the one) they work some voodoo magic shit (lol) that often works!!
But only the osteopaths recommended by the NHS - there are two types - the real medical professionals who are good with bones. And the ones who are as bad as bloody homeopathy docs ;)
Adx
Oh I never even thought of the none NHS one's!! Yes, perhaps best going to your Doctor for referral - just don't expect any immediate appointments lol!
Avrielle_Aniko wrote:
Alicia D'amore wrote:
Dirty Red Angel wrote:
If all else fails might be good idea to get booked in to see a physio or an oesteopath (think thats the one) they work some voodoo magic shit (lol) that often works!!
But only the osteopaths recommended by the NHS - there are two types - the real medical professionals who are good with bones. And the ones who are as bad as bloody homeopathy docs ;)
Adx
I still recommened seeing your GP. Then he can diagnose it for you, give you what you need to help with it, or/and refer you to the correct specialist.
You can't see a medical professional (such as physio or osteopath) without referal from a GP unless you go private and pay out of your own pocket.
I'd only let people who your doc refers you to go anywhere near your back - there are certain "specialists" who don't require medical degrees but can still treat patients - the back is an easy place to cock up. I'd only trust someone who really knows what they're doing.
Adx
Yeah DRA it does depend on your area - I've never waited long to see a physio at all in two different regions.
Adx
i went to the gp last time it was bad, they said there was not much they could do. i was told to do pilates, and given 100 solpradol tablets (extremely strong)
my GP is kinda useless
my backpains usually just go away but i wanted tips on how to sooth it. i will run myself a bath and make violet massage me
on a side note, Alicia how is Wanda? he hasnt been on for ages!
If its muscular pain - cold is better to reduce inflamation, heat can make it worse.
Siatica normally gets better on its own with just painkillers and keeping moving, but it can take up o 6 weeks.
I see an Chiropractor every 2 months to sort my neck and back out after a car accident 14 months ago, they're a god send!
I'd recommend taking painkillers and if it hasn't improved see a doctor next week xx
dkelly wrote:
i believe it may be a sciatic nerve thingy, but i dont really help it much by trampoliing ect. i try to walk around and keep mobile
I have residual back pain from my trampolining years!! I rely on hot water bottles, ibuprofen and thai massages to stretch the muscles out.
BUT!
I get the exact same pain when I have a urine infection... so best get checked out... backpain can be for so many things!!!
Dead sea salts will definitely help back pain (and skin illnesses if you have any). I recommend a product called Dead Sea Spa Magik and they are absolutely marvellous. A must for anybody.
I had half slipped my disc and these sea salts helped me through the pain.
dkelly wrote:
i went to the gp last time it was bad, they said there was not much they could do. i was told to do pilates, and given 100 solpradol tablets (extremely strong)
my GP is kinda useless External Media
my backpains usually just go away but i wanted tips on how to sooth it. i will run myself a bath and make violet massage me External Media
on a side note, Alicia how is Wanda? he hasnt been on for ages!
No that's the general medical answer to back pain because there really isn't a lot that can be done. Pilates does work! Your GP isn't fobbing you off. But if you're going back to him regularly with back pain then he should realise it needs long term treatment and should refer you to the physio.
If you're concerned it's sciatica it's worth mentioning this to the doc and he can explain the cause to you if it's not sciatica and tell you which things are good for your back and which are bad.
Soothing it just doesn't really work for back pain I'm afraid - you need to treat it long term. I take high dose codeine (in fact it may be the Solpadol brand also), naproxen and amitryptiline for my pain and am still in pain every minute of the day. They might ease it off a bit but nothing will get rid of it completely which is why you need to work out the cause and why strengthening exercises such as pilates will help prevent it (but mention to your instructor that you have back problems).
WandA is fine - he's taking a break from the forums for various reasons. He's also currently finishing off his dissertation for his final year at uni.
Adx
Pixie_Murree wrote:
I see an Chiropractor every 2 months to sort my neck and back out after a car accident 14 months ago, they're a god send!
You have to be careful with chiropractors as they're not properly regulated and a lot of what they practise is pseudoscience. Research very carefully and make sure they're just treating the physical symptoms and not just taking your money for some of the complete bullshit some of them preach.
Some of the manipulations they do may relieve pressure (however you can get this free with an NHS physio) but they also seem to think they can cure other illnesses through manipulation which is dangerous (especially if a mother believes them and lets them treat her sick kid instead of getting proper medical attention).
Adx