What would your answers be to deal with back pain?
95791
either a firmer mattress or you need to do more housework
1099937
We are made to be healthy.  Most of us have aches and pains, and these are very real.  However, the important thing is to not let it get the best of you.  Instead, do your best to ignore it.  Get busy.  Be sure to healthy healthy and reasonably.  And begin to exercise every day.  Keep it simple, like walk somewhre.  Make walking fun, and something you look forward to doing each day.  In time, even back pains become less and less and disappear.
903986
Most sciatica pain responds well to self-measures.  You'll heal more quickly if you continue your usual activities but be sure to avoid the move that triggers the pain.  For pain relief, you'll have to see what works best for you.  NSAIDs such as aspirin, naproxen sodium and ibuprofen will alleviate both pain and inflammation.  Acetaminophen alleviates pain only.  But there's a limit as to how much pain these can control.  Make sure your doctor is aware of what you take, how much & how often and how effective it is.  For more severe pain that is unrelieved or inadequately relieved by NSAIDs or Tylenol, your doctor may want to prescribe an anti-inflammatory and a muscle relaxer, a tricyclic antidepressant or an anticonvulsant.  You can also use the hot-cold method.  When the pain starts, apply ice packs or a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a towel to the affected areas for 15-20 min. 4x a day.  After 48 hrs. apply heat (heating pad on the lowest setting, heat packs commercially sold or a heat lamp).  You can alternate hot and cold if necessary.\n\nGentle stretching for the lower back may relieve nerve root compression and make you feel better but try not to jerk or twist your back.\n\nProlonged rest will worsen your pain.  FYI:  Naprosyn (naproxen sodium) is available over-the-counter.   You don't need a prescription.  And Aleve IS naproxen.
778375
Yes...extra weight (especially in the stomach area) can cause back problems.....also try getting a good mattress.
1051118
Acute back pain is treated with muscle relaxantsor nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen or aspirin. Applications of compresses using heat or cold also can be helpful to some patients.
722965
wow!!  you have a great question, the reason why is because you want to talk about lower back pain.  There is no pill, trust me I know, I've behind on everything Oxy's and everything.  The best thing and is I know this might sound silly, or crazy cause that's what I thought at first.  GO  SWIMMING!!!!  I swim a half mile 5 days week, nothing fancy, I swim across, on my belly, nice and slow and easy, then on my way back I swim on back, nice and easy.  I'm not saying I don't get back pain any more, yes I do, but instead of it being a strong 10 now it's sometimes a 3 or 4 depends on the BAROMETER, if the barometer (air pressure) is Falling then Pain is Raising.  Go to www.wheatherchannel.com then go to the pain index, and it will help you more.  Please don't think a pill is going to fix the pain.  For the past four years the doctors have had me so messed up on drugs I didn't know if I was coming or going.  I do have a medical condition with my back, I do see a doctor.  I have degenerative back dease, plus arthritis, plus Fibri** how ever you spell it.  I hope this help, cause I believe after being all messed up on pain pills that's not the way to go, really try swimming, you need to go at least 5 times a week to make it work.  I did the shots too, I travel from Maine were I live to VA. where my sister lives hoping to find better help.  I'm really sold on the swimming thing, I thought it was crazy at frist too, but let me tell you those drugs those doctors will put you on will wipe your right out.  I would like to e-mail some ifo. on the kind of doctor I'm seeing for my back.  She is the best think ever.  She has helped me so much.  My back use to be so bad that I could be standing washing dishes and with no warning be right on the floor.  Trust me pills don't take that feeling away, when you are laying down, or sitting to long and you go to get up, and your all stiff and such, no pain pill takes that feeling away.  I know I have been dealing with this for a long time.  Like I said it not perfect, by swimming, but I know it helps better than some pain pill.  Really pain pills are not the way to go.
548844
Have you contacted a doctor yet? How long has this been going on? There are many non-invasive treatments now available. \nTry using ice packs and heat pad alternately, 20 minutes each. The ice will numb the pain and the heat will relax the muscles. Also, Arnica massage oil used on the location will help ease the pain. Keep moving! Bed rest is good but not all day. However do not try lifting or reaching. Gentle stretches would be best. Also listen to soothing music while stretching, and visualize your back being in perfect condition, the disc slipping back into place smoothly and gently.\n\nHope this helps! with blessings
784107
First thing tell your hubby I am sorry for his problem.\n\nMost doctors all they are going to do is charge you big money and give him a prescription for pain meds....\nBack problems are number one at the moment for pain sufferers, or at least that is what the news said for Oregon....\nIf the over the counter pain meds are working cool if not go to the doctors they will give him something with a little more punch to them. Of course he may not be able to go to work on them....\n\nOne thing about men we really cant make them do anything they don't want to do....Chiropractors love people with back problems, once you go you have to keep going forever .....\n\nHere in Oregon we have a pain management commission, the link is there maybe you can get some info from them? Maybe your state has a pain management place?
53263
Try one of those Buckwheat pillows.  It helps keep everything aligned in your spine while you sleep.  Been over 5 years I've used one, and have NOT woken up to a backache since.
301293
Try going to a chiropractor.  Going there has helped my back a lot.  Maybe your insurance will even cover it.  Call around and see who takes your insurance.  You will need to have an X-ray done the first visit.  You will have a consultation and probably an adjustment the first day too. If you can't go to a chiropractor, you could try your doctor.
863227
look up yoga stretches for stretching your back, there are many that should allow you to strengthen your back and in turn create less pain for ya.
1135446
Best case scenario: your pain gets relieved\n\nWorst case scenario:  it still hurts in an hour
359898
It really depends on your age and health. If you have \nsound bone in your spine, doctors can use screws and bracing to support your back. There are new processes every day it seems.
896625
I can treat back pain within 20 minutes also, but if you can do slip disc it is wonderful. Can you please tell me by mail how you achieve it and what is your success rate? My success rate in this area is about 90% and worried of some failures.
464528
go to a wellness center, with a chiro, and massage therapy, i was very skeptical but got great results.  its nice to get out of pain  and treat it so it doesn't come back.  my lower back/legs no longer hurt.
543317
Oh honey, those poor children.  You should take a spelling class if you are going to teach.  As for your back try acupuncture.
1053503
if you have a pain that lasts more than a couple of days, go see a doctor, because it could be more dangerous than you think. but if you are able to move around and it just hurts when you sit in a certain position or sit for to long, try a back patch. they work pretty well. also try the cold/hot. try a cold patch then a hot patch and continue to alter it. also try taking hot showers and letting the water roll down your back. you are also try sleeping on your side instead on your back, and then again you can try sleeping on the floor for a few nights. if you don't like sleeping on the floor, get a piece of wood (old door) and place between your mattress and spring, to give you extra support. try to take it easy for a while. it better to take care of it now than later.