I have been waking up in the morning with horrid lower back spasms. So bad that I cant get up, hardly walk, bend over...anything really. I have a 5 month old so this has been a problem. I do have DDD so I know some of the pain is coming from there....but this has been going on for weeks. It gets better if I take vicodin, soma and some ibuprofen. My doctors have not been too helpful....say its probabably the "normal" pain from carrying around a baby but I know its not. The pain is unbearable in the AM. It gets better, like I said, but never goes away. Could I have a disk problem? I dont know what to do. Everytime I have seen the docs they just give me more pain meds....and now when I call I think they think that is all I am looking for.
2007-08-20 05:50:10 · 5 answers · asked by Taylor 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
I agree with everybody else you must see a chiropractor as soon as possible. Chiropractors work wonders on back pain. I've enclosed a link where you can find a qualified chiropractor in your area.
2007-08-20 06:22:17 · answer #1 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spasms and twitching can be caused by a magnesium deficiency.
If it is a sharp stinging pain in your lower back it could also be kidney stones and if that is the case then plenty of water will help for the pain.
It could also be a muscle problem. Perhaps a chiropractor can help you if that is the case.
2007-08-20 14:32:38 · answer #2 · answered by Susan Yarrawonga 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the chiropractor or another doctor. They can get you into physical therapy and fix your back. My dad has been having horrible back problems for the last 6 months, and thats what they did for him. (he has similar symptoms to you, except for the baby part haha).
Good luck! I hope you feel better :)
2007-08-20 06:18:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had back spasms off and on for 10yrs.I also had DDD.the best advice i can give you is to do Physicl Therapy untill your ready for surgery.the best techniques in PT for back pain can be found here
http://www.amazon.com/Treat-Your-Back-Robin-McKenzie/dp/0958269238/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-0209586-5843021?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1187633063&sr=1-1
the best way to repair herniated discs and to prevent DDD can be found where i did surgery.
http://www.getadr.com/?OVRAW=artifical%20disc%20replacement&OVKEY=artificial%20disc%20replacement&OVMTC=standard
they chisel out the cracked cartlidge (degerative disc tissue)
and put in these
http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e172/bc12012/maverick.jpg
2007-08-20 07:09:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the chiropractor.... You wont regret it!!!!!!!
2007-08-20 05:55:09 · answer #5 · answered by Mommy of 2 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋