Back Pain?!?!?!?

Question

Ok I would've put this on another forum...but looking at some of the questions there...it doesn't seem like too many people actually look at those specific type of questions.

I have lower to middle back pain...it feels like my muscles are in a ball and need to be stretched out. I try and pop my back, but that doesn't do any good. Although I must say that's how it feels...like I need to have my back popped. Has anyone ever had any similar problems? If so...what do you do? I've taken Aleve...and have also used ICY HOT...nothing works.

Answer 1

Without knowing your age or if there are any other symptoms, it may be difficult to advise you. Here are a few tips:

1. Centralized back pain (pain that does not radiate to one side versus the other) in people under the age of about 20 is most commonly caused by poor posture. It hurts while in the bad posture, but when well supported the pain subsides. The remedy is to correct your posture!

2. Centralized back pain in people who have an excessive curve inward in their back who are between the ages of 20-about 55 may be suffering from an anterior disc derrangement. They are often unable to touch their toes whithout repeating a few times. The symptoms get better as they practice this maneuver or lie on their back with their knees to the chest. They often respond to Williams flexion exercises.: http://www.bodyprospt.com/williams_flexion_exercises.htm

Those above this age group who experience central low back pain, may be doing so because of degerative changes in the spine and they will often also respond to the flexion protocol (although Alleve would typically help this condition)

3. There is also posibility that you have a positional fault of a vertebral segment, although this commonly refers pain to one side. A physical therapist can show you exercises to help coax it back into place or mobilize it, or a chiropractor would manipulate it to "pop" it back into place.

4. Spondylolisthesis is another condition when there has been a small fracture in one of the verterbrae (usually for an unknown reason) and the top segment has started to slide over the other one. The mild forms of this condition result in centralized low back pain usually in standing and prolonged walking. This condition, in mild forms, are usually managed conservatively by performing lumbar stabilization exercises in a course of physical therapy. Some examples include: http://www.nismat.org/ptcor/lbp

If none of these problems describe you, you may need to be evaluated to rule out a medical cause for your low back pain. Reasons could include rhematoid arthritis, problems with the gall bladder, etc. Your family physician could rule out these causes.

Answer 2

Go to a chiropractor, not a doctor. The only thing a doctor will do is order an xray--which might or might not show the problem---and give you pain pills. A chiropractor will find out what is causing the problem and treat it by putting your bones back where they should be. If you have pulled a muscle--the chiropractor can give treatment for that also. It's much better than taking pills all the time and living with the pain, which will only get worse.

Answer 3

The main thing is to deal with the main problem. Aleave, Icy Hot, massage all help the problem but won't solve it. Go see a master in the area. This would be a Chiropractor. If you insurance won't cover it think of going to see a DO. They have back training as well. Chances are high IF this hasn't gone on for long the fix will be a few visits and you are back on track.

BTW chances are high there is a tight wad of muscles due to alignment issues with your spine. See a chiroprator ASAP.
Best of luck!

Answer 4

I recommend that you see a chiropractor, and also try massage and acupuncture. You can do all three, it's not a one or the other type of thing. All cost money, but you can get lower-cost massage and acupuncture by seeing students at a school that teaches them, if there is one in your area. You should also try stretching, maybe yoga, and think about your mattress and your posture. Your regular doctor probably won't help much, I'm afraid--most likely, he or she will just give you pain medication instead of trying to find the cause of the problem.

Answer 5

Ok,
My daughter (age 37) just started with this lower back thing not long ago, after several chiropractic visits, he did an x-ray. She had severe disk slipping. I would suggest you go to your family doctor and ask him to take an x-ray. Best to catch this early. She has seen 3 doctors in all and they all say the same thing, they are starting her on physical therapy for a month, then if she is still in pain, they will inject her with a steroid, if that doesn't work they will have to operate. She is presently wearing a back brace. At least she is standing up straight. If you need to talk with me, i am [e-mail]
Thanks,
and good luck.
Nancy

Answer 6

I have terrible back pain that is due to scoliosis. I have been getting regular treatments from my (dear man) Chiropractor at least once every couple of months. Chiropractic treatments are helpful beyond measure, and have many other benefits. Many will offer electro-treatment which sends waves through the flesh to ease tension and relax muscles.

Try and find one that will warm your body with a heated blanket before popping you back into place. Good luck, I know it hurts.

Answer 7

I'm not sure if this will work for you, but it is something else to try. Sometimes when my back hurts, it's because I'm sleeping in bad positions. Try sleeping without a pillow, just stay as flat as you can because sometimes pillows can curve your back in bad ways without you even knowing it. Also, maybe try looking up on the Internet ways to actually stretch your back, I'm sure there are some stretches out there for your back. If nothing helps, the only other option I can see is going to a chiropractor.

Answer 8

i have chronic back pain. ive tried just about everything. injections, physical therapy,, chiropractor, drugs, heat, ice, crying, stomping and screaming. nothing seems to help as much as ice does. use ice for 10 min on, 10 min off for about an hour. or if it really is your muscles, find a jacuzzi and sit in it for 1/2 hour. you can try a chiropractor, they're not that expensive and if you have medical insurance, they might pay for it.

Answer 9

1)Read an interesting book. 2)Watch a movie. 3)Go out with friends. 4)Go out shopping. 5)Talk on the fone about anything BUT pain. 6)Play Board games. 7)Play video games(better) 8)Baby sit for some1's kids(they keep u busy) 9)Flirt with guys/girls. 10)Dress up in ur room for nothing and walk around like ur on the runway.

Answer 10

If the case is that your lower back is in pain you might need your kidneys massaged....they could be sore from lack of water and vitamins....I suggest drinking lots of lemon water that way it flushes out your kidneys