I tore a muscle thatv affects my back and my abdomin about seven years ago. I still have pain every once in awhile. I want to get on a roller coaster and want to know if I'm going to cause further injury. I never went to physio therapy and I really want to get on a roller coaster. I want to have fun and I'm really looking forward to this. Please, can anyone tell me from a professional point of view or personal experience?
2007-08-02 16:57:03 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
I there anything I can do to help prevent pain before going on a roller coaster?
2007-08-02 16:57:37 · update #1
If it happened 7 years ago the tear should have healed already.There is probably some scarring which causes the area to be weaker than the muscle around it. I would say it depends on how bad the pain you have on occasion is. If it is severe, you may want to have it looked at before you do anything. If it is relatively mild and goes away easily, its probably alright.
Violent movements of torso do pose a risk of you getting injured again, but most roller coasters I've been on have had very good support of the body which limits the movement. I think that you should be fine.
Before getting on the ride, you might want to stretch the back and abdominal muscles a bit, just to loosen them up. Just remember that pain is your body telling you something is wrong. So if it begins to hurt, stop whatever it is you're doing.
Of course the best thing is always to see your doctor so the you can be examined. He/She will be in the best position to advise you.
I hope you have a wonderful time!
2007-08-02 17:31:47 · answer #1 · answered by kyle d 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello - I can answer this question from both a health professional and a consumers perspective as I have had my own experiences of back pain in the past...
This answer is based on the assumption that you have no 'red flags': numbness in your legs, incontinence, cancer, fevers, weight loss, are not over 50 years of age or an IV drug user..
If the answer to these is no then your best option is to go see a sports physio' or someone in the health industry that can help you with core abdominal stability work.
Your goal should not be to go on a roller coaster 'sometime' but to live a life without being limited by what is by now a chronic back syndrome. One of the biggest barriers to people getting over lower back pain is the psychological one .. your mind starts playing tricks on you and telling you that "you can't do this, can't do that" and really defines how you life your life, the activities you can confidently do etc.
I was very fortunate to see a physiotherapist who was also trained in Pilates - he combined the discipline of physiotherapy with Pilates and touch wood I have not had any back problems for 18 months now..
Anyway hope this helps and good luck .
2007-08-03 00:47:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I advise you not to get on that
roller coaster! Do not mess
with a back injury, no matter
how old.
5 minutes of fun could cause
you a lifetime of pain.
2007-08-03 00:45:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋