Sudden excrutiating back pain?

Question:

I have excrutiating upper back pain that just came out of nowhere. I tried stretching to see if it was maybe the muscle but its not hurting when i stretch. Only when I lay down and breathe does it pain me so. If i lay flat on my back it hurts so bad it forces me up. I can only lay on my stomach or sit up. I tried looking this up. What could this be? Back spasm? I dont know if its the muscle or what, but its becoming unbearable. BTW doc office is closed now...

Answers:
Sorry to tell you this, but the only time I've ever heard of sudden excruciating pain in any part of the body, it usually means you've got an aneurysm. Please go to the ER if it really does hurt you that bad. (But, of course, I am not a doctor, so I could be way off).

I found that the books by Robin McKenzie are excellent for dealing with back pain. He explains what causes it, and shows exercises that many times "cure" it immediately.

According to him, the cause is usually poor posture while sitting or standing.

http://www.amazon.com/treat-your-back-ro...

i bet youll actually find that its in your ribs possibly if you feel around under your arm rib cage area youll find a tender spot that you will be able to follow around to your back do what a physio does,massage it do the stretches gently should be better in2-3 days

Since you never had a injury to your back... Suggest you see a chriopractor for a evaluation. Could have accidently dislocated a vertibre

You I would send to the chiropractor first but the information below is good to know also.
Below is the answer I gave for headaches - yours can also start as far away as your back and include neck muscles as well as shoulders and arms. In the hot water of the shower apply moving pressure to the area that are tender lengthwise to help get the muscles to lighten up *start with a massage if you can it will give you a jump start on getting better,
First thing is water - the head of neurology at UCDavis explained (when my husband went to him about 10 years ago for migraines) that running a body low on water is like running a car low on oil. Things are going to go seriously wrong.
Because the amount of water we should drink was figured out so long ago a more modern way to base the non sugars (even the substitutes - because sugar increases pain, weight and decreased absorption) drinks is : water = your body weight divided by 2 times ounces daily.
Many times your muscles will be tight starting as far away as your rump, up your back, shoulders, neck and head. Muscles are like ropes with many different strands or fibers in them - the individual fibers can (if they are not relaxing properly) bulk up in the middle and stretch more thinly on the ends giving the description of a "knot".
On your head in your hair stratch lightly - you are likely to find tender spots these are knots - do this occasionaly until they go away. A good massage is well worth it.
My chiropractor (who uses an activator instead of manual manipulation) has spots he can hit to help lighten headaches up.
Natural muscle relaxers because they both contain magnisium (that regulates many things in the body) and potassium (which you can sweat out) are bananas and a swig or two of molasses. The only side effect is the runs if you have too much.
Eating correctly - fruits, vegies and LEAN meats are best.
For more info on muscles read The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies

Have you been sleeping with your a/c on? Taking cold baths or exposing yourself in any way? Take lots of hot fluids, hot baths and a hot massage may also help.

See a doctor as soon as possible. Get well soon!

Sudden excrutiating back pain?

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