Has anybody used Voltarol?????? whats it like???
2007-01-09 03:03:33 · 11 answers · asked by Anj 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
no pain, no gain, no brain.
follow the law of physics.
do not try to do anything you feel uncomfortable.
Action and reaction are equal and opposite.
You move or lift heavy weights.
Re action your back takes the strain it could not and you get pain.
4 out of 5 Americans experience back pain.
Take lot of bed rest.
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2007.
2007-01-09 03:18:52 · answer #1 · answered by SKG R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Voltarol helps but I would not rely on it regularly - you need a good chiropractor to adjust the spine and teach you @ posture and lifting techniques - ALWAYS use your arms and mostly thighs in lifting - particularly off a low level. Always have a cushion or pillow behind your lower back when sitting or have base of spine right up against seatback. Put pillow under knees if lying on back or between knees if lying on either side - makes a big difference whern you get up as upper leg will not be pulling on the spine. I'm speaking re lower back as most common pain - I guess upper is about support and building up muscle strength too.
2007-01-09 15:51:32 · answer #2 · answered by Serendipity 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i suffered from acute sciatica for over 3 years and tried everything from a chiroprator, accupuncture to all the available drugs in the end all my lower back and right leg we completely numb all the time, my doctor said that surgury was the only option left when a friend suggested reflexology i made an appointment and its was fantastic and after 4 sessions it has completely gone and has stayed that way for over a year now, im like a new person and it only cost me around a £100 in total. i do hope that helps you as i know how horrid it can be, good luck.
2007-01-09 11:19:45 · answer #3 · answered by wang eyed lil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes i have used voltarol to treat back pain..It is an anti-inflammatory drug commonly prescribed for back pain and aching joints. sadly it did not agree with me,causing me severe nausea (one of its possible side effects). If you do not suffer from its side effects it is very good and may help you... I hope you find relief from your problem....good luck.
2007-01-09 11:53:01 · answer #4 · answered by EZ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the pain is persistant and runs down yor leg consult a doctor and get a MRI, to find out exactly what is wrong. Take it from someone whose had 2 operations and don't take it lightly. Last operation was around $40,000, if you include time lost from work and the mental anguish sufferd has no monetary amount.
2007-01-09 11:44:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband has suffered from Sciatica for 3 years, he took Gabapentin and Diclofenac, but the best thing we found were the heat pads that you wear around your waist and a TENS machine.
I assume you have seen your GP?
2007-01-09 18:31:34 · answer #6 · answered by Denise H 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cut out instant coffee and cheese. That was advice from a
Maltese Doctor some years ago and it worked!
2007-01-09 17:41:11 · answer #7 · answered by saxon trix 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mum used it for a bad elbow and it helped a lot.
It's a bit like Neurofen gel, but more effective.
2007-01-09 11:11:29 · answer #8 · answered by SilverSongster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have had lower back pain for a few years, it got worse after my third child. i took up yoga, got myself a video, did twenty mins a night and i found it helped alot, it is really gentle, and it helped me loose some weight!
2007-01-09 11:37:23 · answer #9 · answered by star2fish07 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possible reasons why you feel backpain:
bad posture; your bed is not that comfy; you're doing strenuous activities; you don't eat foods that has enough calcium(for strong bones). i just recommend that you avoid these. =) i hope i was able to help. =)
2007-01-09 11:20:45 · answer #10 · answered by question and answer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋