how can i heal a pulled lower back muscle?

Question

without a doctor or chiropractor

Answer 1

stretching, ice for 20 minute intervals, no heating pads,those cause nerve swelling, bend with your knees not with your back, mobic or ibuprophen to reduce inflammation,and lie on the floor,and put your feet up on something like a low stool or a chair for at least one night if you can sleep like that, it helps alot,also as soon as you can tolerate activity go to the gym and use the roman chair to strenghten and stretch your back muscles

Answer 2

If you pulled it, it's probably swollen causing lots of pressure and therefore pinching nerves. I would take some Ibuprophen to help reduce swelling as well as pain. Then it's a matter of time before the muscle will heal itself.

To prevent doing this again, I suggest stretching before you do anything where you might be using this muscle more than usual.

Someone also suggested Yoga... that's a terrific idea. That way you'll always be stretched and ready for anything that comes your way.

Answer 3

Limit p[physical activity that would effect this part of the back . Use hot & cold on the area. At night it you can sleep with a heating pad on low and elevate your feet. An Aleive wont hurt either before you go to bed.

Answer 4

Lay down flat on the floor and get a second person to slowly push up on your back oil up your skin first it feels better than raw dogging it.

Answer 5

yoga. tell your teacher about it and take it easy.
never work to pain. actually it will heal on its own
but yoga is the best medicine for keeping your range of
motion and preventing it happening again.

Answer 6

I would suggest stretching. Slow and easy though.

Answer 7

time and Aleve. Also a lot of hot baths

Answer 8

ummmmmmmmm you just take a nap or ice or let it sit