how do you get rid of this muscle spasming in my back? i went to the chiropracter earlier and there was a lot of poppin' going on, but my muscles are spasming and it hurts. i want it to go away. please help me.
oh and will cold or heat make it better?
2007-04-20 07:35:46 · 3 answers · asked by antonini 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Take magnesium supplements, you can get them at any drug store, 250 mg will do just fine. It is a natural muscle relaxer and is very beneficial to your health.
A heating pad or the TermaCare Heat Wraps work very nicely.
2007-04-20 07:44:16 · answer #1 · answered by Hot Coco Puff 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Heat usually helps more, since it will relax the muscles. Cold can contract them and make spasms more painful. Ibuprophen is generally better for muscle-based problems, but it sounds like a muscle-relaxant is what you truly need (prescription only, so head to the doctor!).
Ask your chiropractor about the back spasms. If s/he can't help you, go back to your general doctor and get a referral to someone who *can*. A bad back is going to have effects in all aspects of your life, so get it taken care of ASAP.
2007-04-20 07:44:37 · answer #2 · answered by Jarien 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see a doctor and get some anti-inflamitorys prescribed. He may recomend a some physio. Cold works best for muscle spasms. if you can't afford prescribe drugs then Advil will work too.
2007-04-20 07:44:18 · answer #3 · answered by bargod 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,heat will make it better for a while, but consider also if you are due for your period it must be P.M.S. back pain is one of the symptoms too.As we mature our bones tends to thin & somehow others were diagnosed w/ osteoporosis.There are some OTC-Calcium Vitamins,or foods thats rich in Calcium.If pain will not go...consider seeing your M.D.
2007-04-20 10:27:56 · answer #4 · answered by pikka 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋