OW OW F**K OW MY BACK MY BACK

[catmandu57]

It just popped when I bent over, jesus f**king christ is there anything worse than backpain? I'm flooding my system with ibuprofen now, it's the only thing that helps.

[dweller]

1. get some extra strength MIDOL

it will help esp if you have a disk problem.
use ice, not heat
sleep on a hard floor on your back, you'd be suprised how this can help.

good luck, i've been there and no, there is nothing worse than back pain.

dp

[On the Road]

2. Back Pain is Very Scary

and medicine is still primitive.

If you keep having problems, or your doctor suggests an operation, try an accupuncturist first. I pinched a nerve in my neck last year and got great relief from an accupuncturist.

[wtmusic]

3. Alternate ice and heat

Just passing along what works for me

[sidwill]

4. Back pain

If it lasts more than a couple of days, get yourself to a good chiropractor.Someone who uses Diversified technique or Flexion Distraction.

It saved my back after years of problems.

[sidwill]

5. Back pain

If it lasts more than a couple of days, get yourself to a good chiropractor.Someone who uses Diversified technique or Flexion Distraction.

It saved my back after years of problems.

[BurtWorm]

6. I've made very similar sounds myself

My back pain is usually due to a muscle spasm, and there really is nothing more painful, except maybe childbirth.

I'll resist giving you advice because I'm not a qualified health care professional. But you have my deepest sympathy.

[tridim]

7. Fingers crossed

I am just getting over a month long lower back problem, the first in my life. I was doing a lot of bending at the waist taking care of my new puppy, I now know bending like that is a big no no. Time, rest and ibuprofen eventually solved it. I also had to train myself to use my legs instead of bending over. Getting old sucks.

[sam sarrha]

8. how bad does it hurt?.........

i had an operation on both of my testicals, i was black and blue down to my knees... but that didnt hurt as bad as when i hurt my back....If anyone is told to get back surgery FIRST check out the www.Bonati.com ..the Bonati Institute for Out Patient Spinal Surgery in Hudson,FL ..my wife went there for her neck, I saw miracles, people carried in and walked out after 1 1/2 hr surgery. Dr Bonati invented special orthascopic insturments...it was AMAZING, so far NOT BENDING OVER has done wonders for me, exersize and NOT PICKING UP HEAVY THINGS, bend your F**KING knees. DO NOT HURT YOUR BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it may not get better. DO NOT LET YOUR CHILDREN PLAY FOOTBOLL!!!!!!!!!! :spank:

[sam sarrha]

9. how bad does it hurt?.........

i had an operation on both of my testicals, i was black and blue down to my knees... but that didnt hurt as bad as when i hurt my back....If anyone is told to get back surgery, FIRST check out the www.Bonati.com ..the Bonati Institute for Out Patient Spinal Surgery in Hudson,FL ..my wife went there for her neck to avoid bolts and plates, I saw miracles, people carried in and walked out after 1 1/2 hr surgery. Dr Bonati invented special ;microscopic orthascopic insturments...it was AMAZING i saw a man paralized from Spinabifita walk out, so far NOT BENDING OVER has done wonders for me, exersize and NOT PICKING UP HEAVY THINGS, bend your F**KING knees!!!. DO NOT HURT YOUR BACK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it may not get better. DO NOT LET YOUR CHILDREN PLAY FOOTBALL!!!!!!!!!! :spank:

[CO Liberal]

10. Get Thee To a Chiropractor!!!!

ASAP!!!!!

[SOteric]

14. I second this!

I know a lot of folks have problems with chiropracters and frankly, in the past I was one of them.

About a year ago, however, I swiveled when I should have pivoted and ended up with an horrific backache that seemed to be hanging on for weeks. My team of expert physicians where prescribing pain killers and talking about what to avoid and how to properly exercise the muscles whilst I could barely walk.

A spacey but kind-hearted friend recommended his chiropracter and at this point I was in too much pain to dismiss it out of hand. So I made the appointment, found my insurance actually covered most of the costs.

I walked out of the office after my first treatment feeling 50% better, by the 3 adjustment I was feeling as good as new. No painkillers, no lengthy visits (other than the initial diagnostic and x-ray session), no fuss.

[sangha]

16. I third it

I used to be very suspicious of chiropractics. Until I needed one.

It took more than 3 visits, but it definitely helped. I got some relief after my first visit, and after that, things got better and better.

[leftist_rebel1569]

17. I fourth it

simply for the reason of fourthing it :)

But, I seriously do fourth it. See a chiropractor!

[sam sarrha]

11. how bad does it hurt?.........

i had an operation on both of my testicals, i was black and blue down to my knees... but that didnt hurt as bad as when i hurt my back....If anyone is told to get back surgery, FIRST check out the www.Bonati.com ..the Bonati Institute for Out Patient Spinal Surgery in Hudson,FL ..my wife went there for her neck to avoid bolts and plates, I saw miracles, people carried in and walked out after 1 1/2 hr surgery. Dr Bonati invented special ;microscopic orthascopic insturments...it was AMAZING i saw a man paralized from Spinabifita walk out, so far NOT BENDING OVER has done wonders for me, exersize and NOT PICKING UP HEAVY THINGS, bend your F**KING knees!!!. DO NOT HURT YOUR BACK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it may not get better. DO NOT LET YOUR CHILDREN PLAY FOOTBALL!!!!!!!!!! :spank:

[leftyandproud]

12. urg..you need to...

call a chiropractor immediately...You may have a slipped/buldging disk. My dad had one of these...horrible. He absolutely refused to see a chiropractor for years, and lived with the pain every day. I finally convinced him to go...It took one visit to loosten him up, and another visit to completely fix the problem. He says he feels AWESOME now, and can't believe he was afraid to go earlier. Chiropractors don't go to school for 10 years for the hell of it...They make you feel GOOD, and eliminate back and neck pain. Go now...It's only $20 for an adjustment, and 2 adjustments (today and tomorrow) should get the job done permanently.

[zizzer]

13. Accupuncture

I've been to two visits thus far and my back pain is almost all gone. It's incredible.

I cannot recomand it enough.

Zizzer

[Skittles]

15. I SHOULD COME OVER AND KICK YOUR ASS

it might help you take your mind off your BACK. I would have to agree with you though; I've only had back pain for one week in my entrie life and I still remember the tortured feeling I had. :(