I pulled a muscle in my upper back how do I stop the pain??

Question

It is on my upper/middle back and hurts when I lean on it and sleep

Answer 1

I would suggest going to the doctor. Only they can correctly diagnose you, and they will suggest the right way to treat your injury.

I wouldn't trust any advice you get for treatment from someone other than a doctor.

Answer 2

Do's/Don'ts
To avoid strains and sprains, always warm up your muscles before you exercise Stretching them gently is one good warm-up technique. Ask your doctor to show you some stretching exercises. Before heavy exercise, wrap weak joints with support bandages.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

* Apply ice to the injury for 15 to 20 minutes each hour for the first 1 to 2 days. Put the ice in a plastic bag and place a towel between the bag of ice and your skin.
* After the first 1 to 2 days, you may put heat on the injury to help ease the pain. Use a heating pad (set on low), a whirlpool bath, or warm, moist towels for 15 to 20 minutes every hour for 48 hours.
* Do not use the pulled muscle for 2 to 3 days, or while you still have pain.
* Your doctor may suggest you wrap the injured area with an elastic (ace) bandage for a few days. Be careful not to wrap it too tightly because it may make the area numb or tingly. Loosen the wrap if you get these symptoms.
* If you need an air splint, your doctor can show you how to make it fit right. Wear the splint until the doctor says you may take it off.
* You can take off an air splint or ace wrap when showering or bathing.
* You may use over-the-counter medicines for pain. Always take medications exactly as directed.
* If you are given a tetanus shot, your arm may get swollen, red, and warm to the touch at the site of the shot. This is a normal reaction to the medicine.

Call Your Doctor If...

* The pain or swelling gets worse.

Answer 3

I've done this several times. If it's just a normal pull all you can do is put ICY HOT on it, take aspirin or Tylenol to relieve the pain and rest. Last time I did this it took months before the pain subsided. If it's more severe like you develop a 'Knot' in your back you may have to see a doctor and they may have to prescribe muscle relaxants.

Answer 4

Use ice on it, you can use heat, ice works better. Alternating the ice and heat might work for you too. Take it easy, take a day off from work if you need it, and if it's not feeling better go see a doctor.

Answer 5

Just get lots of rest. Sometimes applying heat or having someone rub it gently will help also.

Answer 6

go to the doctors, you might had dislocated or torn something. May be bad in the long run

Answer 7

ouch..well try to soak yourself with a tub of hot salt(not food salt) water, I have that problem all the time, trust me it works.

Answer 8

lots of rest

Answer 9

hot tubs and whirlpools

Answer 10

aspirin