Oooo, me back!

[Insane Troll Logic]

It's a bit much when your lower back muscles go into spasm when all you do is bend over slightly to put a cup on a table, isn't it?

Damn....

One minute everything's fine, and then something goes KRRINNKK!! in your lower back and then it's all "Yarrgghh!!" and you feel as though you've been kicked by en elephant....

Still, it could be worse. Ever since I foolishly helped to carry a great big (and may I add - heavy) fish tank into a friend's house a few years ago, I get these occasional muscle spasm-ing episodes of pain. They genearally last a couple of days, during which time I do a rather wonderful impression of an old codger who can't stand upright without that ol' lower back saying OUCHY! in a rather loud voice.

That was the case last night - no walking around in an upright posture for me! So I took some painkillers and took to my bed. I said "YARRGGHH!" occasionally as the KRRINNKK!! did it's thing.

Things weren't so bad this morning - I found that I could once again walk upright, though the pain was still there. Nowhere near as much pain as yesterday, though. So it's more painkillers for me, today - I reckon I'll be OK by tomorrow.

Any of you ladies good at back massage?

[quantumcat]

Actually,I'm not half bad.



But you need to talk to a doctor about that back!

These things can be very sneaky about getting worse.

You can even exacerbate an injury by favoring that part of your body and
screwing up the opposing side in the process.

(That happens very frequently.)

A good check-up can determine how damaged your back is and suggest a
proper course of therapy.

The right exercises,perhaps a back brace and any necessary meds can make the
difference between comfort and mobility (no hassles that can't be fixed by stretches,
a hot bath and maybe an over-the-counter analgesic) and excrutiating pain and paralysis
( nerve blocks,surgeries,high level pain medication).

You want to treat this NOW while the problem isn't as severe as it might become if neglected.

Stretches,exercises that strengthen the hamstrings,low-impact aerobics such as walking,
cycling,swimming,etc., can be curative and preventive measures as well.

Your health provider can give you some amazingly simple,free solutions and can get you
the appropriate rehabilitation as needed.

(That's where the massage,hot tub,gym with girls in sprayed on Lycra come in. )

Once they've ruled out fractures,tumors and other unwelcome scenarioes,you'll probably
be given a regime that will be pretty much free and self-directed.

They may ask you to elevate your knees part of the day or sleep in a fetal position with a pillow between your calves.

You may be given a medical mandate to do yoga,martial arts,weight lifting or whatever
your favorite exercise might be.

Along with helping your back,your heart will improve,you'll get better flexibility and
bone density and you'll get abdominal muscles that are more than decorative.

Plus,you'll have an official doctor-sanctioned excuse to refuse carrying or lifting absurdly
heavy and cumbersome objects without the right braces and equipment.

Let me know how things progress.

This may need nothing more than rest,an analgesic,a brisk shower, stretching like a cat
and a pair of loving hands.

But get the opinion of someone who knows for certain what you need first.

Here's hoping all you need is the URL for some good warm-ups.

Feel better soon!

[Insane Troll Logic]

I did go to the doctor about this when it first happened a while ago - I was prescribed anti-inflammatories, and that's all.

[quantumcat]

P.S.

If you DON'T get the right fixing,the steroids and NSAIDS you'll be
popping like glacier mints will affect your innards pretty much like a
baby Alien in your stomach.

(But it will take your mind off the agony in your back and legs.)

[Charisma69]

I'm so sorry to hear about that Dave.

Back pain is the worst. My back was out again last week. Working 8 and 9 hour days is so not fun when your back is out.

Of course nothing is really fun when your back is out. It's miserable at home too. There's really nothing you can do without being in excruciating pain.

I do my best to avoid heavy lifting at work but it's not always easy. We get pretty busy and sometimes you don't have time to wait for someone else to go get a case of fries out of the freezer. I made the mistake of carrying the full tea urn over to drive thru after I brewed tea when I opened.

This along with working 20.5 hours in two days contributed to my back going out again. Luckily it only lasted a couple of days and then it was all better.

I hope your pain goes away just as quickly. I know how awful it can be.

*gives Dave a back rub*

[Insane Troll Logic]

;D ;D

When my backpain is really bad, I can barely walk or even stand up properly. It was like that for a while last night, but it's much better today.

[tjaman]

Lots and lots and lots of beer?

I got nothin'.

However, if that's the remedy ...

"Ooch, me hip!"

[quantumcat]

I'm glad y'all are doing o.k. now but do take care all you can,o.k.?