(10 pts) I have back pain in the lower left back bone. I am so young only 16 how can I relieve this pain? ?

Question

I am very active and I play futbol so I need to move around a lot. I love futbol its my passion, but I CANNOT play with back pain. I was playing a futbol match and I think I strained the muscle when I was kicking around the ball really far, but I didn't feel the pain right away. When I got home I felt I could barely walk and I took a hot bath right away and the pain was tolerable (at least I could walk). Then I put ice and the pain has been less. Do I have to wait it out? How long? What do I do to get rid of this back pain. I am so young this is for old people pain and can't move around but I move around a lot. Im active.

Answer 1

Don't worry, I'm 13 and I had the same problem just a few days ago. I couldn't freakin sleep for like 5 whole nights. Best thing to do is get someone to massage the area and put a pillow under the spot that hurts at all times and just wait it out. It'll feel fine in a couple of days. If 6 or 7 days pass and it still doesnt feel better then go to your doctor because your might have sprained a ligament in your back. But don't worry, chances are that you didn't and if you did it'll be fine in like a month or so. Nothing permanet. So just be patient and let it heal, you'll be playing futball in no time!=)

Answer 2

There are pain creams and patches that you can get at a drug store.

You might want to see a physician to make sure nothing is amiss. He can prescribe you pain meds and also some med to ease the inflammation. It isn't just the old who get accidents and pain to their back.