im 20 years old and suffer from severe back pain and spasums?

Question

can anyone advise me what todo

Answer 1

see a doctor.Is the better way

Answer 2

Well, you don't give me enough information. So let me tell you symptoms and pain pattern. If I'm correct then do as I advise. If the symptoms donot match what I describe then my advise will not hurt you, but it will not help you either.

1. There is no pain at all in certain positions
2. When you move a certain way the pain is extremely intense-like someone stabbing you with a knike
3. other movements do not hurt.

If these symptoms describe your pain then you have a strained ligament/tendon or both. If there is accompanying numbness then you have nerve inpengement (pinched nerve) if there is no numbness then there is no nerve problem. If there is numbness then you need to see a doctor or, maybe, a Chiropractor. The Chiropractor will be cheaper (the doctor will not know what's wrong and will simply refer you to a specialist) The Chiropractor will take pictures and determine if there is an alignment problem. If so it will take several sessions (do not assume he is just trying to get more money) when he/she realigns whatever--the muscles have a memory and will try to move the bones back where they were (even though they were in the wrong place) It's like training a small child-you must do it several times close together--it's called neuromuscular reeducationt. this will require at least three sessions in a week. when the bones stay put then you're through. maybe two weeks. maybe one depending on how long they have been out and how stuborn your muscles are.

Now, if you have the symptoms I described, then it's imperative you (no numbness-jsut sharp pain) continue to do everything you can (you want to continue to move in EVERYWAY except the one (usually) way that causes the sharp pain-do not do the movement that causes the sharp pain!!!! keep it warm (BenGay is good for this) and give it time--it's a slow process-depending on severity at least weeks-maybe months. when you're OK again KEEP DOING WHAT ALLOWED YOU TO GET WELL. otherwise-I promise you --it'll come back. once it quits hurting give it another 2 to 4 weeks to completely heal. then you can go back to normal activities (just remember these muscles have not been used so go gently)
this will work as well as what any doctor can do and much better than most (I specialized in sports and work injuries), because most doctors know very little about these things and put you on pain killers and tell you to remain immobile-and that's probably the worst thing you could do.

Answer 3

What is the back pain a result of? Well, no matter, see a Dr., maybe a Chiropractor. An ex-ray and medical exam will help to determine the cause and what can be done. I have had several injuries to my spine. I sought a chiropractor last year. He has helped me immensely. Most of the pain has left, but what is left is from Scoliosis. I didn't know I even had it till he took my ex-rays.

Back spasms are usually relieved by a massage or a warm bath. If they persist for more than a few weeks, seek a Dr. Taking over the counter meds can mask the pain and make you think you are okay. When in reality you need to find the root cause of the pain and determine how to solve it. Only a Dr. can do that.
Good luck, and best wishes.

Answer 4

I have been rear-ended at a stop light by a drunk driver, so I know what you mean.

First of all, take a magnesium supplement. Calcium make muscles tighten, magnesium makes muscles relax. Start with 500mg, go to 1000mg if you need to. Magnesium is a laxative if you take too much.

You put hot packs on the problem areas.
Take a shower and change the temperature of the water to as hot and as cold a you can stand. End with hot water so you don't feel cold afterwards.

Take over the counter meds for a short period of time, a few days, to break the pain cycle.
Add turmeric to your food. Turmeric helps make your muscles flexible.

Try this meditation/visualization exercise:
Breath into the pain with your in breath and think of the pain dissolving away and leaving with your out breath.

Stretching is good too, but not when you are hurting. You can stretch your arms up and out in the shower, if you feel better there. Just practice a few minutes at a time and do it often.

I do go to P. T.and for acupuncture, but those things are costly. I gave you some self-help ideas to start with.

Answer 5

There are many reasons that could cause back pain and spasms, but they are all serious. The problem could be weight related, tension related, stress related, or there could be a serious problem with your physiology. If it is persisting and continuous, I would see a doctor as a matter of urgency.

It probably wouldn't be a bad idea to make an appointment with an osteopath as well.

In the meantime, don't pick up heavy objects and relieve the pressure on your back by lying on the floor from time to time. When you're sitting, support the back by sitting in an upright position. Use voltaren or some other such relief cream.

Answer 6

I suffer from chronic Back pain and have tried many painkillers, which can ease it slightly, however you can also get a Gel that Freezes the painful area and it gives me more relief. There are two sorts of Gel that freezes the painful areas and they are Deep Freeze and Deep Relief, they atre also available in Spray Cans and the gel you can get is available on prescription.

I cannot use the warm deep heat kinds of cream or gel as I am allergic to them and they make the pain so much worse. The Doctor also gave me an easy exercise sheet to help exercise my back. But sometimes it's too painful to use. So, I massage the freeze gel into the painful area and take painkillers when it gets really back and rest it in a comfortable position for a while.

Answer 7

If your having back pain and back spasms--the back pain could indicate spinal problems like degenerative disk desease and the like.

This could cause muscle spasm as the pain makes you tense up.
The best thing would be to see your doc and ask for an MRI to rule out any spinal changes.

Anti-infamatory drugs will help with the pain depending on how serious it is.
Gentle massage and stretches will help with the spasms but I would not over do or allow your back to be manipulated until spinal problems have been ruled out.

A good firm matress and a small pillow between your knees at night can help keep your body in a proper position during sleep.
Use only one pillow for your head--instead of two.

Answer 8

Your first port of call should be your doctor, who should refer to you a speicalist at your local hospital. They should do some basic tests like an x-ray and an examinaion.

In the mean time, try hot/cold pads. These can work wonders for some people.Make sure you have a good supportive chiar and bed. There are many different types of drugs for back pain but without finding out what is going on in the first place they will not be helpful. ( unless your really lucky)

Answer 9

If you have all this pain and at the same time you are pregnant, please tell it to you doctor, your problem could be quite normal or need to be assessed by an orthopaedic doctor specialised on the spine.

Pilates is a safe method that can improve your core stability and alleviate your back pain improving your posture.

Osteopathy can manipulate your spine and put all your bones in place respecting your soft tissues.

Have a 1 hour of remedial massage for pregnant to release every single muscle and you will feel absolutely great!

If you can t do everything at least see your doctor!

Ciao!

Answer 10

I am much older and sometimes have the same problem. My pain comes from a problematic sciatic nerve on my right side. I have found that keeping physically fit helps strengthen my back and keeps the pain away. I also use flexeral when the spasms are severe. Hot compresses or a hot bath work well too.

Answer 11

EASY - make a doctor appointment with a Neuorologist, a doctor that treats the spinal cord & nervous system . He can help pin-point the pain source and give you pills and/or therapy. You may only need a shot of a steroid .