A very bad backache, long lasting?

Question

I have had a back ache that stretches from my lower shoulder to my lower rib cage. But it does affect that whole back area. IT was an on an off pain for two weeks, but now it is non stop and wont go away. I noticed it flared up when I used dumbells when working out. So I took some time off from the gym and it has been four days and getting worse. And to make matters worse, I went to a massage therapist and she said she could fix me, she said it was a muscle spasm and she did an ultra sound on it and then rubbed it. At first I thought she had helped it but now its hurting so much worse. What could be wrong, any sygestions? Any ideas as to should I apply heat or cold to it? I need to workout is the bottom line, but right now it is way to painful.

Answer 1

visit your doctor.

Answer 2

Go to the doctor. No weight lifting until he clears it.
Do walking or cycling or swimming.
Take ibuprofen, and apply heat or cold, whichever feels best. Your injury is several weeks old, so the temp won't make a difference.
Why do you HAVE to work out? Are you training for the Olympics? Pain should not be ignored - it's a sign something is wrong, and should be taken care of.
Don't ignore injuries, especially back injuries. You don't want to develop arthritis or a degenerative disk and not be able to work out at all.