back pain relief Knowledge Base
What is the best bed for back pain relief? I recently had back surgery to repair a ruptured disk in my upper back. My current bed is very old and worn, and I believe that it is contributing to the back pain that awakens me when I try to sleep in my bed. I don't have much money for a new bed - what can I do to find some relief?
How can I find pain relief for an arthritic lower back? I've been diagnosed with an arthritic lower back. I take Ibuprofen 3 times daily and still have pain that has me bending forward. I've tried physical therapy and accupunture that doesn't help for long. I've tried stretching but sometimes is very painful. What next?
Any advice or information on epidural injections for back pain relief? I have a herniated disc between my L5 and S1 vertebrae, and sciatica...my Dr. wants to give me a series of epidural injections for pain relief. Anyone know if this works, or have any experience with it? I'm looking for alternatives to surgery...it looks like epidurals, or a lifetime supply of Lortabs...none of it is fun in my book... I never had back pian, except for during "that time of the month", I'm not a small girl, I'm 5'11 and weigh almost 200 pounds, my BF and I went swimming, and decided it would be fun to do some cannonball dives into the pool...sounds fun right, The pool was only 5 feet deep, and I had a running start, jumped, and smacked my butt on the bottom of the pool hard!!! I was in extreme pain at the time of impact, then it faded, but came back with a vengance the very next day...I went to urgent care, the did an x-ray, found nothing, and tried to tell me it was just a muscle spasm...the pain grew & continues to grow more severe on a daily basis, I kept going to Drs, the kept telling me there was nothing really wrong with me & sent to me tio physical therapy...that did not work...One day, at work, I nearly collapsed because the pain got so bad...I went to the ER, and they gave me a pelvic exam! (DUH). Nothing wrong there!!! It took a year for me to save up for an MRI, and voila! There it was! I manage a women's clothing store, and my work is very physically demanding, wich has only made the injury worse!!! I am in constant pain & I'm getting soooo sick of having to take pain meds, when half the time, they don't help anyway....
Looking for natural back pain relief? I have been looking for a natural treatment for my lower back pain. The pain is sometimes unbearable, but at others it only aches. I have been doing yoga and pilates, but I still have back pain. The chiropractor helps, but it hurts so much to get an adjustment that i don't know which is worse. Any suggestions? I'd like to be free of the $75 that the chiropractor charges.
Who has used the Medisana Back Pain Relief System and why? I'm thinking about buying this for my lower back. Is this like the shock therapy they use in sports medicine(you know, the one that makes your muscles twitch)?? Sometimes my sciatic nerve sack acts up from being pinched. Will this help me?
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how can i get pain relief from back pain? i was told about 1yr or so ago that i have this condition in my lower back called spondyolitis. the pain sometimes also goes down (about to my knee) on one or both legs. like right now my neck and my lower back are killing me. any tips?
Good Pilates dvd for the relief of chronic lower and upper back pain? I've suffered with back pain for six months now, and after having numerous physiotherapy treatments, I've now been referred to podiartry. I've heard Pilates can help people in my position and just wondered if anyone knew of a good pilates dvd to tackle back pain. If anyone has tried and tested any Pilates dvd please let me know, I'm desperate for some relief! Thanks.
Anyone had pain relief injections in their back? Been refered to have pain relief injections in my back but want to know if they hurt and do they actually help? I'm a real phobic when it comes to needles and they've told me they can sedate me first.But surely that would mean a needle!! I have been on prescription painkillers for sometime now and they have no effect.Injections are the last resort but i want my life back!!! Thanks to everyone for your support and advice so far.I think i'll just have to be brave.Oh and try the Valium!!
How can I finally get relief from back pain? I had two spinal operations in recent years and I still have significant pain in my right leg from the original injury. The operations stopped it from getting worse, but didn't really make it better. I've taken all kinds of medications, had electrical stimulation, acupuncture, the works. Any hints?
Back pain relief from heavy backpacks? My bookbag is always too heavy and it has been that way since elementary school. I pack correctly, use both shoulder straps (and they are quite wide), and I only bring home what I need. Still, my bookbag weighs 30-50 lbs. I go to the chiropractor a lot but of course it's only temporary. My back is always way out of alignment when I go and I've already had problems with hurting myself by just bending over (without the bookbag). I don't want to be humpbacked by the time I start college. Is there anything I can do for more permanent relief? I don't know what else to do, but I would like to be able to move in the future. plus i forgot to mention i can't really use a rolling bookbag because i am up and down stairs all day. i've had them in previous schools and they were wonderful. sorry i forgot that.
Is topical application of pain relief balm is harmful for my baby? I am 18 weeks pregnant. Sometimes I experience a stabbing pain in my right side lower back, which does not allow me to walk or to move. The pain is like joint paint between two bones (as there is some deficiency of lubricant between the two bones). I am using Omnigel and getting relief. But I am anxious and want to know whether it has any bad effect on my baby. Please throw some light on this.
How many pain relief pills does it take to kill you? I don't to take too many pain relief pills so i was wondering about how many pain relief pills do you have to take to kill yourself. AND NO I'M NOT SUICIDAL. I am just scared that i might accidentally take too much.
Are pain relief tablets safe to eat when taken out of their bottles? I'm planning to take a few pain relief pills (Tylenol, Motrin) out of their bottles and putting them in a sealed Ziploc bag for convenience. Does taking them out of their bottles reduce the effectiveness of the pills? Are they still safe to eat? I figure it will be okay because they will still be put into a sealed bag, but any information would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Do you have a good relief for back pain? I hurt my back when I was sixteen (three years ago) at my first job (had to lift things, wasn't given any training etc) and instead of getting better it is now far worse. Some mornings it takes me about half an hour to be able to straighten up and when I lean over to do hoovering or leaning over a desk it can bring tears to my eyes when I try to stand up again. Have you had any miracle cures? I can't go to a doctor as the appointments are hard to get and you have to - eugh, you know. There are nurses for this on a monday afternoon and nurses for that on a wednesday morning and it's very complicated and a total waste of time.
what can you say about Back pain relief with an easy recovery Ten million adults suffer from chronic back pain and one million seek a surgical fix every year, but back surgery with less pain and less recovery time? Sounds too good to be true? Doctors at Georgetown University are working on the procedure that could help. Lateral Interbody Fusion or X-Lif involves a small incision in the patient's side over the hurt disc. X-rays guide tubes down to the spine using special tools to avoid muscle and tissue damage. They're locked into place with a flexible arm so the doctor can fuse the spine. Recovery is four to six weeks instead of six to 12 months and patients are often walking within a few days.
What pain relief did you use, what was your experiences of it? What pain relief did you use in labour and delivery? Was it sore when they administered it? Was the pain completely away or not fully? Did you have any bad reactions or side effects? Would you recommend it/use it again? Every detail of your experience would be great. I'm trying to gather as much info on each pain relief drug available before i make my own decision on what i'll be using, so every little detail is appreciated!
What is the best pain relief to take after surgery? I have had my gallbladder out, I am on co -dryamol but they dont seem to be that great at relief, I cant take ibuprofen etc any ideas? I think i am justbeing desperate now, of course I expected some pain , but for how long? anyone else had this done?
back pain relief what works best? after i pusked a cleaning trolley at work i got this nagging backpain which over the next few hours turned into a major backpain and sciatica, but what's even worse is that the pain is shooting up my right arm and running up and down my right leg as well. i have just had 3 days off and need to go back to work tomorrow...what works best? have tried hotpacks and painkillers.
Does anyone have relief for back pain? I have pain in my lower back if i lay on my back,like a disk is irritated or something. The last few days my whole lower back has hurt. I also have muscular dystrophy and it could be due to sitting alot but I have never had back pain like this before,below my waist. Help! I am also 43.
Are there any natural forms of pain relief for a dog with arthritis? My 8 year old husky has arthritis in her hips, are there any natural forms of pain relief that might help her? Massage, herbs, etc? I ask because my dog has been on both Rimadyl (spelling?) and Deramax and they both make her throw up, so I was just wondering if there was something natural that would help her.
Has anyone within 'earshot' had any sort of lower back pain relief with an inversion table? I may have a pinched nerve in my lower back. In any case, it's a dull, intermittent pain that is more nagging and chronic than severe and acute. But I cannot get relief. Has anyone tried an inversion table as a means of stretching the spine and lower back muscles, possibly relieving pressure on the nerves down there? I'm looking to try and remedy this myself before I go to a doctor. Thanks.
Which is the best back pain relief spray/ointment? I am suffering from a severe lower back pain for the past 2 years... I am working in the IT industry... which demands long sitting for hours... I tried both English and Ayurvedic Medicines... There is no effect at all… Can anyone please prescribe any pain relief spray/ointment which I can use to avoid the pain temporarily? Also please let me know its price in India… Thanks in advance...
What is the best pain relief during labour? Ive never been good with pain, Ive always had extremely painful period pains in life and in general have never been good with pain. So now that i am pregnant and planning my labour, I would like to know what is the best pain relief as I dont want to have a stressful, painful labour. Is gas and air going to be enough? does it actually take any pain away? Or would an epidural be a better option? What are the pro's and con's for both of these?
Are inverted tables for back pain relief safe if one had laser LASIK surgery one year ago? Hi there! I have seen a programme on inverted tables for back relief. It seems that 15 min are recommended vertically once you have got used to it and I have checked a website that it mentions that its counterproductive if you have retina problems, conjuntivitis or high blood pressure. I am 31 and I had eye surgery one year ago for short sightedness and stigmatism. After one year, they said my eyes are fine, eye pressure is fine and that the retina test just showed rugged vessels towards the back of the eye, which according to another oftalmologist (not this one) needs to be watched. Just wondering if a maximum of 4-5min a day before going to bed, and not 15 min twice a day as it´s recommended, would be good enough for my eyes and for relieving my cervical, dorsal and lumbar pain as a result of bad posture and tight quadriceps and hip muscles! Any advice would be kindly appreciated! Cheers!
Suggestions for back pain relief? I'm almost 31 weeks along and my back is beginning to bother me a lot. My hubby rubs my back in the evenings but that only seems to help for a few minutes. What are some safe and effective ways to help with back pain?
Back Pain Relief, Possibly Sciatic Nerve? Ever since I gave birth, my lower back has been killing me ( it's been 6 months now). The left side feels like muscle pain, and the right feels like I pinched my sciatic nerve. What is the best way to get relief from this pain or gradually get rid of it?
Best pain Relief for back pain in pregnancy? Hi i am 24 weeks pregnant and have bad back pain in the lower spine i saw my midwife and she says i need to be about 26 weeks before she can let me see a back specialist can any one suggest a remedy without paracetamol i already use that and it is not helping my back. Thanks
Back Pain Relief? HELP!? Hi, my mom has had lower back pain for about 20 years. She's gone through everything, including acupuncture and seeing a chiropractor/specialists... they make her take some meds, but there is still some pain. She's lately tried using a new method of back pain relief by getting someone to lightly hit her back with the bottom of the hands (i.e. the bottom part of the hand when you're doing the thumbs-up sign). Supposedly, this gives pain relief for a while... but what I'm concerned about is if it will make things WORSE in the long-run. For example, will doing this permanently damage the back muscles/spine, etc. Can I get some feedback on this 'method' ? She developed chronic back pain during pregnancy... And no, she hasn't had anything surgical/injected... And please focus about this method too! thanks!
chronic back pain relief? im 19 and i have had chronic back pain for 3 years now and its getting worse all the time. im constantly weak and my hips and knees also hurt a lot especially when im walking around and going up stairs etc. i have to take tramadol, co codermol 30/500 and diclofenac sodium at the maximum dosage every day and they make me really sick i have been through both physio and hydrotherapy and its done nothing for me...even made it worse and when i went to see the rhumatologist she sent me back to physio. she said that she thinks that my spine at the bottom is more curved than it should be. She doesnt want me to have pain killing injections because they only offer short term relief my bloods were normal, as was my mri scan is there anything else i can try to help ease the pain?
Lower back pain relief? My husband has lower back pain that starts in his lower back where his pants sit and go into his buttocks and down his legs. He has been seeing a chiropractor for temporary relief. He has taken vicadin, tremodol, ibuprofren etc. Nothing seems to phase him. He is so stubborn and doesnt want to go to a doctor. Is there any types of vitamins or pills that anyone knows of that will help lessen the pain? He is only 28! I'm sure he needs back surgery but he doesnt want to go since his work doesnt pay disability. I'm working on that issue tho!!
How to Get Back Pain Relief? Hi! I'm in my 9th week of pregnancy and I have had wicked back pain since I found out I was pregnant at 3w5d. I have been to my doctor to make sure it wasnt anything serious (not ectopic or anything) and they said I'm perfectly fine...just a back pain sufferer and that my job probably helps make it a bit worse (I'm a full-time dental hygienist and posture is everything) Anyways...I was wondering what anyone else found gives them some relief? Because I know its only going to get worse as time goes on. Its in my very lower back and down into my bum...especially the right side. Anything that will help thats safe would be great. Thanks so much!
Hurt back any ideas for pain relief? I pulled a bunch of muscles in my back from an accident on a trampoline, i can not bend or pick anything up. Is it a good idea to go to the chiropractor or just wait it out? And do you have any ideas for pain relief?
Do you know how to get back pain relief? I broke my back when i was a kid and it's hurt Pretty much everyday since then. My doctor just says to live with it it's no big deal. But there are days when i can barely walk because it's so bad. I would love advice from anyone who's had back pain and was able to get relief. It makes me feel like such a burden and just horrible when i cant get up or i fall cuz of the pain. just need advice please!!!!
Back pain relief at work? I have a job that involves standing up for 10 hours at a time and pivoting constantly. I am not allowed to walk or move at all, I must remain at my station, and constantly pivot. Over the hours, it becomes extremely painful. Will a back brace or some kind of nonprescription drug help reduce this? Please give me any suggestions you have. Price is a major consideration.
Best over the counter pain relief for back? I have a lower back problem that flares up every now and then, usually a few sessions at the chiropractor, rest and some ice packs sorts it out. However, it's just flared up now and I need to take a flight tomorrow, so won't have the chance to get to to my chiropractor for possibly a week. Can anyone reccomend the best over the counter pain relief to get me through the next few days? Thanks! I'm based in the UK so will only have access to UK over the counter medication.
Lower Back Pain relief after hanging upside down? Does hanging upside down for 1 hour a day relieves lower back pain to the point when you have no lower back pain and the pain comes back after lifting heavy objects or sitting a lot, or does it cures it but it comes back after lifting heavy objects and sitting a lot? Cure = if one has mild or far disc herniation one gets absolutely rid of this disease. Pain relief = the pain goes away but the disease (disc bulge, disc herniation, etc.) stays.
which is the best back pain relief cream? hi, my wife is pregnant and she is suffering from back pain and she cry due to back pain, she is unable to take the medicine. which pain relief cream is good for her, actually all creams have cole efferct on her bach, is there any craem which keep her back warm for a long time? we have tried sensor,volini pain relief,ramdev's etc
Besides narcotics what prescribed medication is good for lower back pain relief? I currently use Meloxicam and I feel no relief from my lower back pain, I do not want to use opioids and I ibuprofen is good but it tears up my stomach, so I was wondering if there is something else out there I should ask my Dr. for medication wise that helps with pain management PS..I know I have to have an MRI and psychical therapy but for now need a little relief no Tramadol either, stuff is as hard to kick as bupenorpheine
How can i relief pain from my lower back? I have been having back pain for the last 6years i have attended physio but there is no improvement so i stop the physio.Now the only way i manage to relief the pain is by placing abottle of warm water in the affected area which is the spine.Sometimes i'ts so painful that i can't bend.The doctors don't know what's the prpbles is.They say it's my height since am 6 fit tall.Pliz help?
What are the yoga positions best for back pain relief? I think my insurance won't cover physical therapy to relieve my back pain and I can't afford a beginners Yoga class. If anyone out there knows the names of the postures for relieving back pain, I could possibly look them up one at a time. Thank you.
What's the best pain relief thing for back/rib bruising? I hurt my back 2 days ago due to blanking and falling down the stairs and last week I blanked and fell flat on my back without bending of my knees as I have epilepsy. Not been to hospital as I know I can care for myself at home... However my back is killing me! The pain is disabling me from doing things. In the middle on the left in particular, I do have a slight shade of darkening across my upper back also, most probably bruising... any ideas on great pain relief please???