Comments on: Back pain in the center bottom of the small of my back

By: George Wheelwright

George Wheelwright — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:21:16 +0000

Like many others at least twice a year a disc slips out on my spine and flooors me for 5 to 7 days, our friendly GP’S are as much use as a chocolate ashtray.While i was in Spain 2 weeks ago my worst nightmare happened and i was left stranded on a sun lounger unable to move,i had to roll off onto the ground and just about crawl back to our room, onlookers probably thought there goes another pissed Scotsman.A Spanish doctor came to see me witin 20 mins and after examing me he administered an injection in my lower back which was a mixture of voltaren/diazepan/fortecortin, for the pricely sum of 200 euros admittedly [ thank god for travel insurance]and amazingly the nexy day i was back on my feet with a further prescription of voltarol tablets and temazapan before bed. i have lost many days of work etc through this over the years and the actions of the doctor in Spain puts our GP’S to shame.iv’e kept a copy of the medical notes which i wont hesitate in showing my Gp if i suffer anytime in the future,hope this helps,cheers George

By: mick m

mick m — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:24:06 +0000

if a doctor prescribes black pepper don’t take it.

By: keko

keko — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:24:06 +0000

It is possible that the sneeze could have moved a bone out of place so a chiropractor is a good call. I WOULD see a massage therapist because they are the ones who help the muscles relax. The two most accessible muscle relaxers you might have in your house are molasses (just a swig or two) and bananas (just one or two or the possible side effect is the runs). Heat also helps them relax (moist is best).
For full information on muscles, pain and referred pain read The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies.

By: defineme_05

defineme_05 — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:24:06 +0000

i have been experiencing back pain for many years now and have managed the pain successfully for about a year now. what i found to work was actually a very simple process. and it is also something i did not see in any of the other answers i have seen. ones answer suggested heat for 10 minutes. yes you alternate it with ice packs first heat to relax the muscle. then ice for 10 to reduce inflammation. then take an over the counter ibuprofen. you can take up to 800mg four times a day. also you should lay on the floor and exercise the back muscles by slowly bringing your knees to your chest. do this a few times. then lay your legs flat. bring your bend your right leg into a four shape on the floor and slowly twist your upper body to the left as far as you can. repeat 2 to 3 times. then do the same thing on the left side. the object to to stretch the lower muscles. but do not rush the exercising. you do not want to over stimulate your muscles. and finally when you go to bed at night rest lay on your side and lay a big pillow under you leg bring your knee level with your side. this relieves excess strain on your lower back muscles. if this dose not work after a few days of trying you should consult your doctor for further treatment. i hope this advise helps you my friend and god bless.

By: sleepy -.-

sleepy -.- — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:24:06 +0000

see a doctor