New With a Question About Low Back Pain Posted: 08-26-05 11:10am
Hi, i'm new and have a question about the
lower back pain that i've been having for
3 weeks. I haven't been to the dr yet
because I figure it's just a strain and
i'm hoping that it will just get better,
but so far it hasn't. I haven't fallen
or done anything to it that I know of
except picking my 3yr old up and lifting
heavy objects and I was lifting weights at
the gym.(not since my back started
hurting. Anyways, it hurts all the time
but hurts the most when i'm sitting down,
I get sharp sheooting pains in my lower
back. I still exercise, but only on my
elliptical and it still hurts. I've
notice that I get a tingley feeling in my
right calf and foot.
Thank you for listening.
Jpooh30
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jozachsgram
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 26 Aug 2005 Posts: 1 Location: new york city, ny
Low Back Pain Posted: 08-26-05 13:01pm
I have suffered with low back pain all of
my life "literally". After years of
physical therapy which did nothing for my
pain, I finally met a pt who gave me
invaluable advice. Ice the area the pain
originates in 20 min on and 20 min off.
The best ice-pack is a "bag"of frozen
kernel corn, peas,or lima beans. Always
keep two bags in the freezer. Take one
bag out and whack it on the counter to
loosten up all the veggies. Then, wrap it
in a kitchen towel and put is on your
back. If you cannot lie down, take a
scarf or a belt and tie it around your
waist. 20 minutes on, 20 minutes off.
You will see how much better you feel
after a short while. This also works on
sciatic pain
