Help for a very painful back.Suggestions?

Question

If anyone has had success for a very painful back, please let me hear from you. E-mail me [e-mail]

Answer 1

it could be the result of alot of things, if you are into sports, you could have pulled a muscle, or injured your spine. is it upper or lower back pain?and how long have you had this. It could also be a pinched nerve or a problem with a disc. so there a alot of things to consider. First, get to the doctor and let him take some xrays. -if they do not show anything. make an appointment with a neurologist.-- If it hurts all of the time, there is something wrong that needs to be addressed.
Good Luck, Jetmaxkruzen.

Answer 2

Plenty of rest and apply heat to your back, a hot shower helps, and using some pain meds also help, if the pain lasts too long see a good Dr. Also find a good pain clinic could help. Most important why is your back hurting? Did you fall or injure yourself? X-rays do not show herniated disks, a MRI is needed. Hope you feel better soon.

Answer 3

Anyone with longstanding and unexplained chronic back pain, or who experiences a sudden onset of new and severe pain should see a medical doctor or a chiropractor to check whether the condition requires some sort of professional treatment.

Initial treatment by a chiropractic or osteopathic physician for adjustments to align the spinal joints and muscles can also be quite beneficial.

Self care -
Wear comfortable footwear. Buy well-cushioned, low-heeled shoes, preferably with orthotics. These custom-built shoe inserts are designed to re-address any postural problems. Avoid high-heeled shoes.

Sleep on your side. To relieve pressure on the disks in your back, sleep on your side with your knees bent, and perhaps with a pillow between your legs. Try to avoid sleeping on your stomach, which places your spine in a curvature that can aggravate back pain.

Avoid tight-fitting pants and girdles. These can weaken abdominal muscles and lead to back trouble.

Bend at the knees when lifting heavy objects. This allows your arm and leg muscles to bear the brunt of the effort. Avoid bending at the waist when lifting.

Get the right chair for desk work. If your job requires that you sit for many hours.

Supplements

1.White willow bark is the first line of defense against back pain because it reduces inflammation and lessens pain. This herb contains the forerunner of the world's most popular painkiller, aspirin, but with few of aspirin's side effects.

2.Boswellia is another anti-inflammatory worth considering. This herb, a standby for arthritic pain, has also long been used to reduce aching and stiffness in the back.

3.Bromelain provides some relief for acute strain. Derived from pineapples, this enzyme helps reduce the inflammation and pain caused by trauma, surgery, sports injuries, and arthritis. Bromelain is found in several natural products for injury care.

4.Glucosamine can be beneficial for chronic pain. This supplement appears to strengthen the tissue supporting the spinal disks that line your back and can be added to your daily supplement program. It's also safe to combine with conventional painkillers such as aspirin.

5.Calcium and magnesium are the backbones of any prevention program because these minerals fortify the bones and cartilage. Everyone loses bone as they age, so if you've developed back pain in your middle years, now is a good time to start an osteoporosis prevention program (both women and men!).

6.SAMe--the abbreviation for S-adenosylmethionine--although better known as an antidepressant, does triple duty by fighting inflammation, reducing pain, and increasing mobility in people with various forms of arthritis and degenerative joint disease.

Answer 4

go to the doctor