hurt my lower back

[jansen]

I once hurt my neck very badly. I couldn't even Lay down for more than 10 seconds, It was bugging me for a few days until I used this Chinese oil (smelt like tiger balm). The pain went away in a few minutes, I went to bed woke up and felt all better

[koten]

Ibuprofen is the pain killer/anti-inflammatory that you should use. And make sure to not take it lying down. In other words, try to keep active and it'll heal quicker than just lying down on it all day.

[Kingofthehill78]

Originally Posted by hawkeyethearcher

any suggestions to make it better. its right in my back and into my right butt cheek

Use a back brace it will help you 100%( I know this because I had a ruptured disc in my back).....They sell them at cvs or walmarts....

[rilynil]

Ibuprofen and a heating pad works for me.

[The Batfan]

just got over messin up my sciatic nerve worse time ever taken me 6 weeks to get 90% normal, I do it now and then but this time was worse pain ever. Ibuprofen heat and cold back and forth. also try these exercises same ones my chiro told me to do. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz2CAHJGZkQ

[VinReaper]

I have an eternal nagging injury in the same area from a car accident.

At least once every 3-4 months it acts up and debilitates me for a couple of days.

Stretch the lower back helps a lot. Lay on your back and elevate your feet. I use a Swedish Exercise ball so I can roll it around with my legs to force my lower back muscles to stretch and loosen as well as to re-situate the discs that have jostled out of place.



Also, Cold compress for the first 24hrs and then hot after wards will help take down some of the pressure that is being exerted on the nerves.

And I always take a couple of Motrin 4 throughout the day of the injury.

Another thing ,is to sit in a hot tub. I have done it a few times and it really did help.

Feel better!

VR

[VinReaper]

Originally Posted by Kingofthehill78

Use a back brace it will help you 100%( I know this because I had a ruptured disc in my back).....They sell them at cvs or walmarts....

The brace for support throughout the day is a definite must as well!

I totally agree!

VR

[Makkari1]

This is one pain I can simpathize with you on this. I've had back pain so bad just breathing hurt. Heating pads and lots of Ibuprofen.