2007-01-03 00:48:12 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
I play indoor volleyball by the way and i'm only 25 (female). A lot of jumping and arching of my back is required in this sport.
2007-01-03 01:45:17 · update #1
You are participating in sports which puts a lot of stress on your lower back, i.e. twisting and jumping.
If you have a back strain follow R.I.C.E..
REST-Stop all activities which cause pain to the sprained area.
ICE-Apply icing to the area several times a day, but never for more than 10-15 minutes at a time. Protect the skin.
COMPRESSION-Wrap the sprained area to reduce swelling.
ELEVATION: Keep the sprained area as close to the level of the heart as is conveniently possible.
Once the swelling pain are diminished, you can use a heat pad several times a day for comfort, but never use heat with an active strain as it will increase inflammation.
Once your back is back to normal, start doing back strengthening exercises. The back muscles are some of the most used muscles in the body and generally the weakest.
You will benefit greatly in your sports if you strengthen your back muscles. A physical trainer at any sports club, high school or university can show you the exercises.
The Ice and Compression (Cold compression therapy} will stop the pain and swelling while the injury starts to heal itself. Controlling the swelling and inflammation is critical to the healing process and the icing further restricts fluid leaking into the injured area as well as controlling pain.
Good Luck
2007-01-03 04:34:06 · answer #1 · answered by twocoolinc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An ache is one thing, which would be your muscles are rebuilding and should be normal if you play a lot of sports and tend to bend over. If it is a pain, then you should get it checked. The lower back is very important, so the sooner you get it checked the better.
2007-01-03 00:56:41 · answer #2 · answered by gnomus12 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be a mechanical issue linked to playing your sport, posture etc however a common cause of lower back pain is dehydration. Sounds simple but increase your water intake - you need two litres per day - and it may just do the trick.
2007-01-03 02:48:55 · answer #3 · answered by LillyB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a parent, if it were my child, I would make the doctors appointment just to rule out anything serious. How ever I would also start keeping a food diary of what she eats and when and make notes of when she complains of the tummy aches. She may have an allergy or intolerance to something you are using to prepare the food or to the food itself. One thing you can try until you get her in to see the doctor is simethicone (gas drops). They can be found in the pharmacy section of many discount store such as Wal-Mart or at the drug store.
2016-05-22 22:35:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you checked your foot ware? be careful what kind of shoes are you wearing that might cause back problems, believe it or not!! Some sports can be too rough to handle. You dont say what is your age? you dont specify what type of sports either, so is hard to tell what is wrong, but surely check for your the shoes you are wearing.
Good luck ^i^♫
2007-01-03 01:40:41 · answer #5 · answered by ♥angltouch♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you warming up properly before playing? If so, then think about getting looked at by a chiropractor. I've had major back problems for a long time due to a very bad car accident...my chiropractor keeps me moving.
2007-01-03 00:54:38 · answer #6 · answered by mottthedog 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
chances are you're lower back muscles might be a little weak. try doing some simple exercises daily. one of the best is lying on your stomach, hands on the back of your head and lift head about 10 inches of the floor. hold for a couple of seconds then lower your head. do about 3 sets of 10 reps daily, it may help. good luck
2007-01-03 08:39:41 · answer #7 · answered by george s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most common cause of lower back pain is muscular in nature. Without more details it is hard to hazard a guess beyond that. Is it constant? Does it radiate into your legs? Any specific tender areas etc?
2007-01-03 00:51:00 · answer #8 · answered by june.johnston 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a look at this article about back ache and golf, you may find some useful tips in it:-
http://www.costadelsol-vacationrentals.com/back-ache-and-golf.html
2007-01-03 01:04:35 · answer #9 · answered by Ruth P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to be very careful with your back.. its muscles are not very strong... that is why when lifting things you should use your thigh muscles as they are a lot stronger. So be careful and get good massage and warmth on your back.
2007-01-03 00:50:22 · answer #10 · answered by breezinabout 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋