I have intense pain in my lower back that I have gone to a Chiropractor for, but it isn't helping. Lately when I do sit ups a sharp pain accures when I hit a certain angle. I need a non surgical approach because I want to go into the marine corp. Would stretching and excercise do the trick by building up my back muscles? Or is it my spine?
2006-12-28 14:37:31 · 7 answers · asked by mrmaltvinegar 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Chiro can help very much, but, if is a muscle problem why not go first see a specialist, like an Orthopedist and then see what he refers you to. Let them do some test on you to be sure of what is the problem, here you can find quick solutions but what if is something serious. You can strengthen your core to help the muscle in your back, but again if is something serious, you can get hurt badly.
Have you tried a therapeutic massage? again it could be muscle spasm, trigger points, adhesion, things that they can work and get rid of, but they need to know if test had been done on you.
Heres a site where you can view the muscles of the back & you can see how they are connected to one another.
Good luck and feel better ^i^
sMT
2006-12-29 06:12:12 · answer #1 · answered by ♥angltouch♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would strongly recommend a serious change in your diet and eating habits and also sleeping habits. I have overcome over time (which is the greatest healer in itself) a major problem with my 5TH lumbar in my back so I know where you are coming from.I get my best sleep when I do not eat anything or at least anything heavy after 4:30 PM. Health and Wellness as an Industry is the next Trillion Dollar Industry!! Try local Health Food Stores. Talk to People-In-Know about what Natural Food Products that you should be taking. Also Try Internet Sites that may have an even better selection.Eat Healthy And Wise! Get Plenty Of Sunshine!!! Use Self-Hypnotic Relaxation Tapes.The Music Is Wonderful For Relaxing the Nerves and Relieving Stress and Tension.
2006-12-28 23:16:29 · answer #2 · answered by Phil D 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i agree that an additional test, an mri, is warranted, but all that can be done thru your chiro. I would not give up on chiro. Whose care plan did you follow....his or yours. Did he do any type of therapy, exercise, stretching, etc. for you? How many visits did you go? What technique did he use? Did you hear any pops or clicks in your spine when he adjusted you? all play an important role in determining if chiropractic really can help you.
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2006-12-28 22:46:40 · answer #3 · answered by drpsholder 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first thing you need to do is go to a medical dr. and let him order some tests such as a MRI or something like to make sure that there is nothing wrong with your spine or disk. Dont do anything until you go to the dr. you could just make it worse or do more damage.
2006-12-28 22:41:18 · answer #4 · answered by karen v 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try performing exercises in your local pool. This would take the stress off your back and allow you to strengthen your muscles. If all else fails. Go with David Trust's answer..
2006-12-29 00:23:21 · answer #5 · answered by Luke 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Getting referral from your primary MD for physical therapy would be the best thing to do. There they could treat you for your back pain, at least help decrease the pain, teach you proper body mechanics to protect your back and teach you stretching and strengthening exercises for your low back.
2006-12-28 23:31:39 · answer #6 · answered by eljeanne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to see your doctor, the sooner, the better. You might have kidney problem, or muscular pain or slip disc (sp?)
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2006-12-28 23:00:43 · answer #7 · answered by Mutya P 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋