Back pain...please helpppp..10 points for best answer?

Question

ok ive been having really bad back pain for about a week now...i think i strained it while lifting weights...i made an appointment to see a chiropractor in 2 days...ive been taking tylenol and i even have naproxen sodium which ive been taking...i experience the most pain while im in bed...like my lower and middle back section and there a times when i get heart burn...what do u think happened to my back?? i know that im going to a chiropractor but id like to know beforehand...also how long does it take for the pain to go away and what other treatments are good for back pain?? thanks so much! 10 points for best answer!!!

Answer 1

Hello Brad, from one RN to another!

I just wanted to add that you may have also injured the muscle, not the spine.  In that case, you would need to see an MD/DO who would give you something like Flexeril to relax the muscle.  If I were you, I would start by alternating ice and heat on the area, 20 min each.  Avoid any adventitious movements.  Don't bend over, twist, lift, reach, stretch, etc.  I'm not sure how much tylenol or naproxen you've been taking, but I would alternate two tylenol with 1 aleve every 4 hours  

Answer 2

I feel your pain, as I recently had a low back problem w/ significant pain. The short answer to your question is that most likely a nerve (or spinal disc) has/had some new pressure on it, which causes the muscles surrounding this nerve to contract/spasm in order to protect the nerve from further injury. In my case I saw a chiropractor (for the 1st time) and have had a great response. It turns out I had some significant scoliosis (side ways curve) in my lower back that caused increased pressure on 2 of my spinal discs. By going to the chiropractor they are gently "straightening out" my lower back. They will most likely take some X-ray's that will hopefully show you what the problem is. I hope this helped a little, and good luck!

Answer 3

i just wanna add one thing,apply "Bengay'locally at affected area.