Strained lower back? What do I do to minimize the pain?
Question:
I'm just wondering if anyone got similar problems know any excercizes to minimize the pain or what should I do to avoid further aggravating the injury? Thanks a lot.
Answers:
sounds like you need to do some physical therapy.one of the exercises that will help is to get on all fours and Arch your back like a cat and hold it in the high position as long as you can.An Australian physical therapy's named Mackenzie has a book out .His techniques worked for me but after 10 yrs of suffering i opted to do disc surgery.I think you have a budging disc and will be fine.If you get herniated discs and have to live on pain medication then consider surgery.you far from there at this point.your budging disc probable inflamed a nerve and you keep aggravating it by putting your spine in certain positions.you have to avoid those positions and do physical therapy and get your back muscle moving,without over doing it.good luck
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Make sure you bend from the knees and not from the waist. Keep a flat lower back. Bending over from the waist with a rounded lower back puts the spinal erectors in a vulnerable position. I use a neoprene back support, an analgesic balm and Aleve.
I had the same problem about 2 years ago and it kept getting worse. I went to my doctor and an MRI confirmed I had a herniated disk. Although surgery was not required I did endure 3 months of physical therapy. If it gets worse def. see your doctor.
That used to happen to me sporatically. I took a hot bath in epsom salts--I guess it helps with swelling, along with some motrin to reduce inflammation of the back. I don't really know of any particular exercises, but if all else fails, a good old heating pad rocks!
Find a good massage therapist.
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