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livingroomfloor
SISter Elle (1896)
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# Posted: 1 Oct 2008 09:53
I woke up on Monday morning with some crazy back pain like I've never experienced. I'm trying not to go to the doctor, especially since I'm going on vacation next week, but I need some suggestions on how to make this feel better.
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SassySasha
Favorite SISter (12727)
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# Posted: 1 Oct 2008 10:00
Thermo Heat pads are AMAZING to me .. and if you HAVE to pick something up .. ima need you to be squatting .. but ultimately sounds like your body is telling you to SLOW DOWN and RELAX
But try those heat things, they stay hot forever ..
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Valaroopie
Style Maven (640)
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# Posted: 1 Oct 2008 10:48
I second the heat pads, they work wonders! Also, stretch regularly and be sure to stay hydrated. Drinking plenty of water will help relax the muscles.
Plus, a nice warm bubbly bath can't hurt ^_^
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danzer53
Big SIS (4223)
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# Posted: 1 Oct 2008 10:59
ever tried yoga or pilates? just lying on your back practicing the yoga breathing really stretches out your spine. there are probably videos on youtube
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ravenea
Favorite SISter (7023)
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# Posted: 1 Oct 2008 11:00
If the pain is in your lower back, lay on the floor and slowly lift your legs up and grab your big toes. Sounds crazy but it really helps stretch out those aching back muscles. Hold for as long as it's comfortable. It's a yoga pose called the happy baby.
Good luck! Back pain is no fun!
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colorado cara
Style Addict (1211)
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# Posted: 1 Oct 2008 12:41
oh be so careful and good with yourself. i had a weird back pain thing in college and i didn't take care of myself and now 11 years later, i still have chronic back pain. not to scare you . . . well, yes, to scare you! ;) be good to you! and i hope you feel better QUICK!!!!
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livingroomfloor
SISter Elle (1896)
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# Posted: 1 Oct 2008 12:44
Thanks ladies...I've been moving around quite a bit, so I'm feeling better...and I went and got some heating pads and Icy Hot...I'm just hoping it will be gone by next week!
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lalscrap
Favorite SISter (12983)
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# Posted: 1 Oct 2008 12:53
so sorry you are feeling bad, LRF!!
no new advice. i hope you find something that works!
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nanbhack
SISter Elle (1593)
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# Posted: 1 Oct 2008 12:59
Have you ever been to a Chiropractor? I highly recommend them. I have been to two kinds - one were they manipulate your back by bending you every which way - the other just uses this "T" shaped tool that hits pressure points. SERIOUSLY the last kind of Chiro I mentioned(the one with the tool) has worked WONDERS.
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tracinicole
Favorite SISter (16313)
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# Posted: 1 Oct 2008 13:43
One more bit of advice here. Please check to make sure you don't have a UTI infection or kidney infection!
Make sure you don't have any fever, if you do. Call your doc immediately!
Get better!!
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livingroomfloor
SISter Elle (1896)
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# Posted: 1 Oct 2008 13:57
Nope, no UTI or kidney infection...definitely the back :)
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tia0220
Model SISter (2827)
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# Posted: 1 Oct 2008 15:34
Have you ever been to a Chiropractor? I highly recommend them. I have been to two kinds - one were they manipulate your back by bending you every which way - the other just uses this "T" shaped tool that hits pressure points. SERIOUSLY the last kind of Chiro I mentioned(the one with the tool) has worked WONDERS.
AMEN!
I was in a bad cheerleading accident in high school, I went to the chiropractor twice a week for four months! It was WODNERFUL!
Especially at the end where he used this heat thing on my back (sonogram thingy) and it calmed down the tension.
LOVE THE CHIRO!
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jeffsgirl
Haute SISter (861)
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# Posted: 1 Oct 2008 15:34
I second the chiropractor!!! Hubs and i go to one thats like $30 :) I just dont have them adjust my neck....thats too scary!!!
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scrapamela
Vogue SISter (3195)
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# Posted: 1 Oct 2008 16:43
oh my stephy........
want me to come take care of you???
i've never been to the 'noog...
i say yes to the chiropractor idea...
i see one that is pretty good.
i saw an even better one at the breast cancer walk.
his adjustment was awesome.
where is the pain?
lower back?
middle back?
sometimes heat is horrible for certain kind of aches.
sometimes ice is better....
does it feel inflamed?
ok, doctor pam is done now... i'll need your answers to the previous questions to give you a correct diagnosis.
(if it were an eye question, i'd totally be on the answers for you!)
;o)
~pam
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livingroomfloor
SISter Elle (1896)
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# Posted: 1 Oct 2008 17:10
It's lower left back...and it hurts like the dickens in the morning, not so much right now. It feels a little inflamed...and there are spasms.
And yes, please come take care of me.
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scrapamela
Vogue SISter (3195)
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# Posted: 1 Oct 2008 17:13
ice darling...
20 minutes every hour.
it may hurt a little, but if it's inflamed(hot), then you need to cool it...
i wish i could come visit you...
hopefully soon though!
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weebbt
Favorite SISter (11205)
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# Posted: 1 Oct 2008 17:47
I seond the ice thing, plus ibruprophen and lots of water. Feel better!
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PetiteCheri
Favorite SISter (7756)
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# Posted: 1 Oct 2008 18:28
ice darling...
20 minutes every hour.
Yes, exactly!
plus ibruprophen and lots of water
This too!
These are the things that my doctor and chiropractor recommend when I have had back pain. That and the stretching that has also been suggested.
I hope that you are feeling better soon, especially for your vacation.
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