Back pain remedies?

[linkywinky]

I'm at work so I have limited resources - and by limited I mean I have ibuprofen which I already took 5 of with no pain relief.

Had to shovel heavy ice/slush/snow last night out of the driveway and then slept on a couch. As a result I can barely twist & bend without being in a cringeworthy amount of pain.

... and I have to do a lot of bending and twisting and reaching for 6.5 more hours before I can go home and sink into a hot bath.

Any tips for pain management?

[Illusive_Man]

Caffeine.
LOTS AND LOTS of caffeine.
www.disabled-world.com/health/pain/caffeine.php

awomanshealth.com/caffeine-may-boost-pain-relief/

The reason I'm even awake is because of caffeine.
Caffeine gives you energy , it gives you pain relief , it gives you focus , it takes you mind off things.

Caffeine is ALWAYS THE ANSWER!

[Illusive_Man]

Try to keep your back straight throughout the day eh? Don't try twisting or streching now. Do that in a day or two.

RICE pprotocol.
Rest.
Ice.
Comprrssion.
Elevate.

[linkywinky]

Twisting is inevitable at my job lol but yeah I'm drinking caffeine already cause im a bit addicted to the crap :p and trying to stand as straight as possible as often as possible

[Illusive_Man]

Try turning at the feet instead of the back then.
Or as an alternative , ever tried getting angry?

[linkywinky]

Will do both!

[Illusive_Man]

Anger got me through shit till i can collapse back home lol

[BertMacklinFBI]

im assuming its your lower back. what you can do is stretch your lower back.

the one I find most effective starts around 2:50

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqYmcYBPt2s

[linkywinky]

Yeah most of the intense pain is lower back, but I definitely feel it in middle / upper as well. I'll watch the video on break I can't right now :/

[findingdreamland]

Swim seriously. Make this your regular exercise. Even twice in a week will make wonders. It will reduce your pain.

[linkywinky]

It's not a common thing for me, back pain lol. This is the first time it has happened. Shit happens when you don't lift with your legs because you wanna get somethin done fast.

If I had access to an indoor pool I so would swim though.

[findingdreamland]

Yeah you need to put all the weight on your leg. Don't force your back.

[Thegoodgirl88]

You can use a heat pad on it,
Our soak in a bath for a long time

[DanteSparda]

Chlorzoxazone, Diclofenac Sodium and Paracetamol combination.

In India, we Doctors prescribe that under a name of "Dan-MR".
I don't know the brand/s name in USA who sell it but that combination is effective in treating muscle pain.

or you can try some pain relief sprays like "Relispray"
https://www.alldaychemist.com/relispray.html

[DanteSparda]

@Asker - They both are over the counter (OTC) drugs, so you can get them easily on any medical store nearby.

@ person who downvoted me - I'm sure your doctor would charge more for prescribing you any treatment regime but I'm giving the @Asker my prescription for free, so stop spreading hate.
And if you have doubts regarding the drugs I've written, you can ask about them to your physician, he/she'll tell you whether I'm wrong or right.

[linkywinky]

I was at work earlier so i definitely forgot to respond, but I appreciate it! Will look into them :)

[marksmith108]

As odd as it may sound, a cold bath is your best bet. Even pro athletes do it because it improves recovery and reduces strain. If you don't believe me, here's a link.

www.shen-nong.com/eng/treatment/coldbaths.html

I take a cold bath every night before bed because I do a lot of lifting so from personal experience I can tell you it really does help a lot.

[linkywinky]

Cold? Ack D: if it really helps though I'll do it.

[marksmith108]

It sucks in the moment but it feels really good to warm up.

[marksmith108]

In terms of prevention, do core exercises. Crunches, planks, leg lifts, etc. The primary cause of back pain is due to either hypo-lordosis or hyper-lordosis. These are extra curvatures of the lower back due to weak core muscles. Don't mean to be a know it all, just tryna help.

[linkywinky]

No you're fine, thanks! This is the first time it's happened to me and I lift 50lbs + at work 5 days a week typically, guess my back just wasn't havin it anymore.

[marksmith108]

Hmm... Okay so yeah core exercises will help and you'll really benefit from deadlifts and goblet squats. Just remember to brace your core whenever you lift anything.

[dakraziest]

skipping the day is a great idea, back pain will kill you if you dont take care of it
u need to lie flat on an even surface for at least 2 hours to get your back pain in control
a doc might be the best idea

[linkywinky]

Can't skip the day, can't afford to go to the doctor. :/

[dakraziest]

trust me its better to skip the day then too risk skipping an entire month or long
back injuries are bitches so u need to take care of them before they end up screwing with ya

[linkywinky]

I would skip if I could but I'm already here and we aren't allowed to call off without a doctors note. And I cannot afford to go to the doctor nor can I afford to miss a day. The most I can do is beg to go home early.

[dakraziest]

yr workplace sucks
honestly
and okay then when you go home make sure you lie on the floor tonight and sleep on it (not the bare floor by the way, have some thing between it and your back so that you dnt end up cold)

[Kshppatel]

Get some Icy Hot and put it on your back. Also, what is snow? What is ice? What is slush? What is cold weather?

[GoldCobra]

Make sure your back is always straight when you shovel. Use your legs more. Bend your knees and use some leg muscle.

Pain will go away with time. Try icing it and also the hot bath is good.

[Ihav2fart]

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