I picked up my youngest son wrong, some how, cuz now my back hurts like you wouldnt believe!! I walk like I got a cob up my butt, and just lifting a pot of water about killed me!!! Tell me someone out there has a magical cure for this!!!!
I dont know what its called, throwing your back out, or pulling something thats not meant to be pulled, or whatever, I dont know what I did, I just know, I cant walk, lift, or even fake being happy!
Any ideas??
2007-03-25 07:10:30 · 9 answers · asked by Trish G 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Also, I am a divorced woman, no man here to rub my back. I cant take Motrin, or any form of aspirin, I have ulcers in my intestines... bad heart... internal bleeding.. basically, I am a mess. But I see the doc enough already... I would much perfer to not go more then I really really have to!
2007-03-25 07:30:32 · update #1
Sounds like you pinched a nerve when you lifted your son. I do that all the time, ugh!! What helps me is a good message in the area where it hurts. I have my husband dig his elbow right in the spot, (yes it hurts like HECK) and it somehow relieves a lot of the pain afterwards. I've also taken Motrin and that helps too.
Good luck!!
2007-03-25 07:16:12 · answer #1 · answered by mitchie0514 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to see your physician. You could have pulled a muscle, pinched a nerve or herniated a disc. There is no miracle cure until you have a proper diagnosis. Sorry, but until you see your physician: don't pick up anything heavy, especially your baby and try to rest as much as a busy mother possibly can, don't bend at your waist, but bend at your knees and no leaning over washing the kids in the tub. Take ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin) for the pain and get to the doctor. Moist heat on your back can help loosen the muscles (you're having muscle spasms). I'm so sorry you're in pain, bless your heart.
p.s. Just read advice from answer above, moist heat was recommended by my surgeon, but since he's been to a recent management session, consider his advice, too.
2007-03-25 14:22:37 · answer #2 · answered by leslie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I Am Sorry to be the Bearer of Disturbing Tidings---You Need Professional Help---There is NO MAGIC CURE !!! That is why Medical Science Has been Developed---Being Concerned about Your Pain and The Condition of your Body--- has Driven us Who Care and have Dedicated most of our Lives---to Producing Medications,Therapy and Operations To make your life Better when you Can't Cope With The Physical Damage you Have---You MUST NOT continue to try going along each day expecting this condition to stop one day---You Probably have Displaced,Torn,Fractured or Herniated a Structure inside that is steadely getting WORSE !!! That Means Chronic Damage,Harder to Repair the Worse it Gets !!! BELIEVE me,I Have Been in Medicine 50 Years !!! I Would NOT Lie to you---Get To Your Doctor Now---Signed---JEM
2007-03-25 15:18:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want a magical cure ask a fairy or lepechaun. Ohhhh even better search for a rainbow and find the pot of gold. You can use the gold to get some real medical advice by a person who spent 8+ years in the field of medicine.
2007-03-25 17:45:21 · answer #4 · answered by windthroughaspen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lie on your back with your arms stretched out to the side. raise your knees with your feet flat on the floor. Now wiggle your back against the floor. Your spine is made of a lot of liquid thus your shaking it back to where it needs to rest. Now , in the same position, put one ankle on the other knee and turn your head to the opposite side. Allow both legs to relax and let gravity twist your body gently. Hold for 10 seconds and do the same on the other side. These 2 exercises will help. DO NOT use heat! Heat will cause swelling and swelling WILL make it worse! Even if it feels good...don't do it.
2007-03-25 14:19:19 · answer #5 · answered by RickinAlaska 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a Pinched Nerve!
Without any Professional Medical care you Might TRY......
Laying Down on your Back on the Floor, without any pillow under your head and stretch out for about 15-minutes.
Bring your Knees up to your Chest and try Rocking on your back, while lying on your back.
A Heating Pad, while laying on your Back, on a Flat Surface, like the Floor.
Before going to bed, take a Glass of Wine, as a relaxer just before you go to bed, and do not use a Pillow, leave you head Flat and lay on your back!
Other than that, GO TO THE DOCTOR!
Thanks, RR
2007-03-25 14:17:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
YOU MIGHT HAVE A SLIPPED DISC. THAT'S WHAT HAPPENED TO ME WHEN I PICKED UP A BOX WRONG AT WORK. TRY PUTTING ICE ON YOUR BACK FOR ABOUT 10 MIN. THEN DO A COUPLE OF EXERCISES (NONE THAT WOULD HURT YOUR BACK MORE) LIKE SOME STRETCHING AND WALKING THEN USE A HEAT PACK FOR ABOUT 10 MIN. THAT'S WHAT I DO AT PHYSICAL THERAPY AND IT HELPS. IF NOT I WOULD SUGGESTS GOING TO THE DOC.
2007-03-25 15:37:53 · answer #7 · answered by raz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ow!
Have you tried a moist hot towel? Or some other hot pad?
Good luck!
2007-03-25 14:51:28 · answer #8 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
best to see a doctor . i dont believe in chropactors..Ssk your doctor about a T.E. N s machine .
2007-03-25 14:22:01 · answer #9 · answered by Grand pa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋