I work as a CNA and we lift alot, but I try to use proper procedures, but I can hardly move it hurts so bad! Please some suggestions! Thanks
2006-09-24 13:58:00 · 7 answers · asked by Goldylocks 5 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
What part of your back is hurting?
If it's the lower back - then do some icing (20min on / 20min off) alternating with heat. Always start AND finish with ice!
If you know a good chiropractor in town - go see him/her!
But if you think it is muscular - then find yourself a professional therapeutic massage therapist. Locate one on www.AMTA-massage.org
And if the tennis ball doesn't work try using a softball: lay on the floor with the softball at the superior gluteal maximus and roll around on it until you find a tender area and rest on that area for 15-20 sec. Then roll around 'til you find another area and repeat. Continue going back and forth to the tender areas until pain has decreased. Also work the quadriceps with the softball since they are often tied into low back pain by pulling down on your anterior pelvic, thus pinching off your low back. If you know any proper stretches do them with care. A good stretch can be produce mild pain during stretching but if it causes pain after you're done you may be aggravating the condition. You can do this for any part of your back but nothing beats muscle trauma like a good therapeutic massage (neuromuscular, trigger point, and other specific massage techniques; not Swedish massage!) !!!
2006-09-24 15:26:32 · answer #1 · answered by heidansim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems silly but other then rest and relaxation try sitting on a tennis ball.
Yes a tennis ball- my mother and a good friend one a nurse the other a waitress often had back problems like you describe and the PT offered the tennis ball trick. Sit on the ball placing it to the right and left of your tail bone. It is not exactly comfortable nor should it hurt. The pressure it creates pushes on a specific nerve which relieves pain in your back.
Try it for 10-15 at a time getting up to stand or walk a little between if you can. If sitting isn't an option you can do this lying down but best results from sitting.
Also try opting for a chair massager- the one they carry at Walgreens is pretty good and with continued use at home each night should help keep pain/stiffness in check so it does not get this bad. Also make sure you report the back pain to work so they can refer you to a PT specailist for increasing your back strength and teach you proper lifting options. These types of injuries resukt from improper lifting and or support. I know it is not always easy to take the time to 'lift' things correctly but practice will help you reduce the stress on your back.
2006-09-24 21:10:49 · answer #2 · answered by Answerkeeper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in nursing so I understand. first you have to let your back heal. Go to the Dr. get meds, x rays. Then you need to rest and move. Too much movement = pain, not enough = stiffness and prolonged recovery. When you go back to work be sure to move the bed up before you lift. This way you won't bend over. I also love the Therma Care heat pads. They stay warm for a full 12 hr. shift. Hope you feel better!
2006-09-24 21:15:57 · answer #3 · answered by blue butter fly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just recently went thru this. My lower back was seriously killing me. I went to a chiro and he told me to lay on ice. It helped sooooo much. I had been laying on heat, but ICE is the answer. itll shrink the swelling in your back......cuz it IS swollen...thats why youre hurting.
2006-09-24 22:25:11 · answer #4 · answered by ~~ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to a spa or the good ole doctor
2006-09-24 21:05:25 · answer #5 · answered by ♫♪♥☼ Natalie ♫♪♥☼ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a heating pad or heated up towel on your back while your sleeping.
2006-09-24 21:05:56 · answer #6 · answered by Emily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should get some rest...let your body rest...that is the solution...
2006-09-24 21:04:15 · answer #7 · answered by princess_diela 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋