what should i do if my back hurts?

Question

my moms back hurts all away to her hips,shes tried everythin tylonol,motrin,advil,hot showers and nothing!

Answer 1

Specific low back pain exercises

Most physical therapy programs that are designed to treat low back pain and some radicular pain (pain radiating down the leg) will include a combination of the following types of exercise:

Stretching. Proper stretching of the muscles along with active exercise will help maintain normal range of motion and provide relief for muscles that are often suffering disuse atrophy (shrinking muscles from lack of use) or in spasm from inappropriate posture or nerve irritation. For many patients it is best to follow a stretching routine that has been individually designed for them by a physical therapist or a spine physician. As a general rule, low back pain patients should focus on stretching the lower back muscles, abdominal muscles, hips and legs. The patient should never bounce during stretching, and all stretches should be slow and gradual.

Dynamic stabilization exercises. These exercises involve the use of a variety of exercises and may include use of exercise balls, balancing machines or specific stabilizing exercises. The point of dynamic stabilization exercise is to strengthen the secondary muscles of the spine and help support the spine through various ranges of motion.

Core strengthening exercises. These are specific exercises to strengthen the abdominal muscles and low back muscles (erector spinae) to provide the aforementioned ‘belt of muscle’ around the spine. These exercises typically include:

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Specific abdominal strengthening, such as sit-ups, crunches, abdominal machines, and leg raises.
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Low back exercises (hyperextensions), which can be performed on machines or by simply lying on the stomach and slowly raising the chest off the ground. This exercise utilizes the lower back muscles to ‘hyperextend’ the spine.
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‘Good-mornings’ are also an exercise to strengthen the lower back muscles. This exercise requires the patient to stand with legs straight and shoulder width apart, with a broom-stick or weighted bar across the shoulders. The patient then slowly bends forward until the face is parallel to the floor and then raises back up. Very similar to just bending to touch the toes except there is weight across the shoulders.

Some physical therapy centers may also provide aquatic (water) physical therapy. Water supports the body and minimizes the effect of gravity, making it easier for patients to start an exercise program. Aquatic therapy can be very helpful for elderly patients and disabled patients who may not have the strength to do some of the exercises outside the aquatic pool.

Answer 2

The formula is RICE... Rest Ice Compression Elevation. If the area is hot then you need to use ice for fifteen minutes at a time. On 15 off 15. Try rubbing the lower back. The area you need to focus on is just above the hips. Use kind of deep pressure. She should hurt no more than a six on a scale of ten, if it hurts at all. Soak the area using epsom salt. If the pain doesn't go away in 48 hours then she needs to see a doctor.

Answer 3

Ttry alternating ice and heat every 20 minutes for an hour or so along with the ibuprophen. She can probably take 3 or 4 tablets (I've taken up to 800mg). She should continue to try to move around without overdoing it. But this is only a temporary fix until she can see a doctor, chiropractor or clinical massage therapist.

Answer 4

The best results I've ever gotten for back pain is by going to a really good chiropractor. One way to find one is to ask around, and see whose name comes up the most often. Some alternative practitioners like acupuncturists, massage therapists or naturepathic doctors also know who the good ones are. My favored chiropractors can help you with maintaining joint stability by providing you with appropriate supplements from Standard Process. In fact, I suggest that you ask when calling around to chiropractors if they use that brand of supplement in their work. They are frequently the best chiropractors, too.

Answer 5

1. lie/sleep on a flat suface preferably the floor
2. i assume she's havin lower back pains..real common..... ok soak towels in hot water and lay on lower back while person lies flat....... leave 4 10minutes
3.get 1 of those support things for her back
4. hot shower does help keep doin it
5. keep takin the advil its the strongest over teh counter drug for those pains
............those were TEMPORARY solutions
for permanent sol...... ur mom has to see the doc to get a prescribed medicated drug specifically for the back pain ok..... its probably a muscle problem...... dont worry nuttin serious .......

Answer 6

How old is she? Many things could cause back pain, such as overworked, tress, menstrual, spinal cord problems ect... Tried Salon Patch yet? Those white patches that you put on your back, it contains medical oil.

Answer 7

heat pads help and go to the chiropractor!!! They work wonders! Do stretches to keep back flexible and exercise so you don't put added weight on your back. Your back is the foundation of your body, treat it well!

Answer 8

try a massage. A good deep tissue massage will help. It might take a couple. the first one will be sore the next one will help/ Does she need to loose weight?

Answer 9

one way to lessen back pain is to strengthen your abdominal muscles. She should try some abdominal exercises to get her stomach muscles to support her midsection. Better abdominal muscles mean better support, and less strain on the weaker back muscles.

Answer 10

Swimming is the best treatment for back pains