My holiday weekend has started early. I threw my back out.

chic said:
And a hot soak in the tub.
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That's a no no unless you have someone who can help you get out of the tub.

Over the counter medication might help.
I'm dealing with the back problem now as well.
Changing a tire on the car. I should have called roadside assistance.
 

terry123 said:
Happens to me too!! Heating pad helps a lot.
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Yes the heating pad helps. Also a nice hot bath I took last nite. Flexibility began to return but of course I had to go to bed to sleep and after that yeow!
 

chic said:
Actually, they can't and that's part of the problem. I have a senior mom to help too. I'll try to do my best. I've got crutches if I need them. But I'm afraid to get into the car and drive because I'm afraid I won't be able to get out. How embarrassing.
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Be very careful Chic... Once my back went out in the supermarket in a town 30 miles from here. I had to leave the shopping in the middle of the aisle, practically crawl to the car, and then when I got in..I realised that any movement ( stick shift)..on the pedals would make the pain so much worse , particularly the clutch pedal, and I could end up losing control of the car!! :oops:

I think you've got an automatic, so it should be a little easier.... if you place your cane or one crutch in the passengers well of the car.. when you get your destination, use the open door. with your right hand and the crutch with your left to get out!!
Hope you feel better soon...
 
Chic, just take it as easy as possible and do not overdo. That housework, etc., CAN wait. If you overdo and make it worse or land in the hospital it will have to wait a lot longer. I've had back trouble all my life and I've learned this lesson the hard way.

I strongly recommend visiting a good chiropractor. Mine has done wonders for my back issues.
 
My cure: Climb a tree, wearing a harness, using a rope. It's like traction, no lie. I've pulled my back out, many times, and once I'm hanging in a tree, climbing up and around, my back starts feeling better, again.

Inversion boards work, too, but my eyes didn't like the added pressure. Be careful with them. I gave mine away.
 
I'm laughing.

Someone told me to hang from something and that it would work.

So 2 o clock in the morning I go down in the bsement and hang from the joists.
Then I let myself down and can't stand the pain. I'm on my hands and knees sweating and don't want to scare anyone by calling for help. I won't be climbing any trees.
 
chic said:
Title. This so seldom happens to me, but this morning I stretched to pick up something and felt that horrible back twinge we all dread. I'm really sore. When I sit down, I can't get up. I hate aging. Sorry to rant, but I must. :cry:🤪
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So sorry to hear this... If there is anywhere you can borrow or buy a TENS machine, try and get it, and put the pads on your back where it is sore, and slowly turn it on, and let the electronic currents help your back...
 
Sunny said:
Ugh, I hate that! Once it happened to me, and for weeks I had problems getting in and out of the car, etc. I think you're a New Englander, chic, so if I'm right, you may like hearing what finally fixed it.

We went on our annual trip to Martha's Vineyard, and at my favorite beach there, Lambert's Cove, I stretched out on the warm sand, which worked like a charm. By the end of the week, my back felt fine again!
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We live about 7 miles from the Hi-Speed ferry landing where you can catch a ride to Martha's Vineyard, but this wouldn't be the week-end to try it. The Island may sink under the weight of the Holiday crowds.

Hope your back improves quickly.
 
Camper6 said:
I'm laughing.

Someone told me to hang from something and that it would work.

So 2 o clock in the morning I go down in the bsement and hang from the joists.
Then I let myself down and can't stand the pain. I'm on my hands and knees sweating and don't want to scare anyone by calling for help. I won't be climbing any trees.
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Pfft! Were you in a harness, connected to a rope, or were you hanging from a joist, using your hands? I strongly suspect the latter. Do it the correct way, before you disparage what I know works.
 
Everyone, I'm doing better. I got out yesterday and today too cuz I had way too many errands to do and a senior parent to care for. I took a cane with me, which I hate cuz it cramps my style, 😎 but it would cramp my style more to fall flat on my face. Gentle exercises and heating pads and rest have all helped. I'm taking a pass on tomorrow and Monday cuz my back needs some ME time. Thanks for all the well wishes. It's beautiful out today and I'm having a blast.
 
I Somewhat resurrected this thread cuz I need help....two weeks now, every day, back left side upper torso I get shocking painful spasms that radiate across the rest of my back and into my stomach and scares me to death.....I actually have to let out a scream of Ouch, ouch.....brings me to tears sometimes.
I'm trying all the above suggestions from members here including infrared rays but nothing is working except a double dose of tylenol, which I'm probably taking too much of these days.
Has anyone tried those Icy Patches or the Lidocaine Patches with any results.....let me know asap cuz thats my next step.....thanks.
 
Sorry Pops.
Lidocaine patches by Dr, prescription are of the strength that work. The OTC, not so much.

The exercises we were discussing are for lower back, not where your pain is coming from.

After 2 weeks, in my opinion is you should call a doctor.

Feel better!
 
RadishRose said:
Sorry Pops.
Lidocaine patches by Dr, prescription are of the strength that work. The OTC, not so much.

The exercises we were discussing are for lower back, not where your pain is coming from.

After 2 weeks, in my opinion is you should call a doctor.

Feel better!
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Thanks for that info Rose....I just know my doc will be referring me out to an orthopedic and I'm just not going out with this virus going around at this time.....but I might ask her for a script like you mentioned above, even if its a tele-call apptmt.....
Will let you know the outcome.....
 
Pops *ougch! Ouch!!...I agree with RadishRose... 2 weeks is too long to have tried everything and nothing is working.. , and yes we're all suffering from lower back and herniated discs, so that's what this thread is about mainly .. .. Yours sounds like a muscle or something trapped, maybe a nerve... , however I understand your reticence about going to the hospital .. please call your doc as a matter of urgency and get some relief, good luck 🤞
 
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We have pretty good luck with "Tiger Balm" patches. Some of the others will give my wife a rash.
I have experienced pain similar to what you have described and got relief from my chiropractor.
 
hollydolly said:
Pops *ougch! Ouch!!...I agree with RadishRose... 2 weeks is too long to have tried everything and nothing is working.. , and yes we're all suffering from lower back and herniated discs, so that's what this thread is about mainly .. .. Yours sounds like a muscle or something trapped, maybe a nerve... , however I understand your reticence about going to the hospital .. please call your doc as a matter of urgency and get some relief, good luck 🤞
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Got an apptmt at 1:30pm today video call, Holly,....we'll see what she says, and I cant stand this doc....she's filling in for my regular one, ugh...
I'll be nice to her anyways, lol....
 
Pecos said:
We have pretty good luck with "Tiger Balm" patches. Some of the others will give my wife a rash.
I have experienced pain similar to what you have described and got relief from my chiropractor.
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Thanks Pecos, I'd be heading in that direction if I wasnt self-isolating, not that I have a chiropractor at this point....
if nothing else works, just might purchase that Tiger Balm patch and the Icy Hot, lol....
 
PopsnTuff said:
Got an apptmt at 1:30pm today video call, Holly,....we'll see what she says, and I cant stand this doc....she's filling in for my regular one, ugh...
I'll be nice to her anyways, lol....
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we've got the same here, locums filling in for regular docs and they're not very good, but be nice but ensure she knows the extent of your pain and don't let her palm you off with anything you've already tried and know won't work...
 
RadishRose said:
Sorry Pops.
Lidocaine patches by Dr, prescription are of the strength that work. The OTC, not so much.

The exercises we were discussing are for lower back, not where your pain is coming from.

After 2 weeks, in my opinion is you should call a doctor.

Feel better!
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Just spoke to my pharmacist and she informed me the docs dont write scripts anymore for the patches since they're sold otc....reason why I was told my insurance wont cover that product.
 
hollydolly said:
we've got the same here, locums filling in for regular docs and they're not very good, but be nice but ensure she knows the extent of your pain and don't let her palm you off with anything you've already tried and know won't work...
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Exactly, thanks for reminding me....I'm gonna show her exactly where my pain is while standing up in front of the laptop screen and become miss motor mouth with lots of details, hahha......
 
Good luck @PopsnTuff ... hope you get help ASAP!

For back spasms and locked up muscles I've had in the past, I always take a hot Epsom Salt Bath first ... then reach for IcyHot Patches with some success, and sometimes Magnesium Gel w/MSM.
 

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