3 Lumbar sprains in the last year?

Question

I first got one last April and it was HORRIBLE! I went to the doctor, but he told me to just rest, do light stretching and take painkillers. It took like a month to go away.Then a couple of months ago I was stretching and when I got up, my lower back felt irritated. It got worse so I went to the doctor and they said that it was another lumbar sprain. He told me to rest, take painkillers, etc. Now a few days ago I was doing NOTHING and I hurt my back again. I just got stood up and noticed it felt weird and thu out the day it got worse. I'm in so much pain right now! I don't know if I should go to the doctor or what because the last two have said there's really nothing to be done. Could something else be wrong? I can't sleep or sit comfortably and its spasming. One doctor said that I need to keep my hamstrings stretched and my stomach muscles strong so as to prevent further spraining, but...I dunno what to do. Should I see a doctor? This is the 4th day now and its not feeling better...

Answer 1

I recommend you see a chiropractor as soon as possible. The chiropractor will be able to give you relief and find out the source of your problem. Nothing beats chiropractic for back problems.

For now you can Take a hot bath with 2c. of dissolved Epsom salts. Soak for 30 minutes. The Epsom salts will help eliminate the lactic acid that forms on the muscles from over exertion.

Massage an analgesic cream into the sore muscles.

Dehydration can cause severe pain in the muscles. I recommend you drink purified water mixed with mineral water 50/50. This will replace the minerals that are exiting your body continuously.

I suggest that adults and children drink 40 ounces of water per 100 pounds of body weight every day. Realize that exercise, ambient temperature, and state of health affect the water needs of your body.

500mg of calcium and magnesium, taken twice daily, can help with diminishing the pain.