What can I do to relieve muscle pain in my lower back?I think its from a few tug-of-war matches?
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I’ve been having lower back pain for a few days and it won’t seem to go away?I know I’ve heard of heating certain muscle injuries is bad and makes the injury swell. I really need help on this one!!!
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I’ve been having lower back pain for a few days and it won’t seem to go away?I know I’ve heard of heating certain muscle injuries is bad and makes the injury swell. I really need help on this one!!!
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February 17th, 2011 at 1:25 am
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motrin 800 mg. 3X a day!
Use BenGay or Icy Hot ointments on the area!
rest in bed!
refrain from vigorous SEX!
February 19th, 2011 at 1:21 am
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Ice it then heat it. And when you sleep put a pillow in between your legs that take most of the pressure off of your lower back.
February 19th, 2011 at 11:13 pm
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Compression offers muscle pain relief, simply and naturally. It is applied through a variety of natural therapies, including basic first aid.
Basic self-care for injuries.
Many organizations in the U.S. offer formal training in basic first aid for emergency medical conditions and minor injuries. Compression is one of the fundamental steps in administering first aid.
Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation may be critical in saving a life, as well as provide easy relief to tense muscles. These basic steps are used in medical settings throughout the world to treat an array of conditions.
Beyond basic care: health benefits of compression.
However, compression has also been used within natural health practices to relieve pain and tension.
Compression is used in the following ways to relieve pain and reduce tension:
* To improve circulation in bodily areas where blood-flow is compromised
* To refresh the flow of energy where it is stuck or stagnant
* To reduce circulation and energy in over-stimulated or traumatized tissues
* To restore integrity to muscle tissues as they recover from sports
* To initiate a healing response to muscles that have been hurt
* To relax the mind and return the nervous system to a healthier state
* To assist muscles, joints and bones in alignment
* To provide a nourishing and calming touch to hurt bodies
* To lessen inflammation and swelling in injured areas
Natural therapies with compression.
Several styles of massage, acupressure, acupuncture, yoga, and other methods have incorporated compression to relieve muscle pain.
Basic Swedish massage strokes provide light compression to rejuvenate blood-flow and relax the nervous system. Thai massage uses compression to clear chakras and restore energy to compromised areas.
Acupressure and acupuncture use focused compression to stimulate a healing response in certain parts of the body.
Even yoga uses compression to heal muscle pain, reduce soreness, and divert energy. In a yoga practice, props are often used that have mildly compressive effects. For example, a folded blanket or pad, placed along the spine, may be laid upon to gently compress the muscles and vertebrae into healthy alignment.
Everyday aid.
If you start to take notice, you will see how compression has many therapeutic benefits. You may discover its uses for relieving muscle pain and tension. Or you might find it “slipped into” other healing practices. Gentle, simple compression has always been used to heal bodies.
February 22nd, 2011 at 11:20 am
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As you can see in this very nice interactive flash animation about back pain
back pain can have many reasons.
Check out for red flags shown in this animation – if you are only having this pain for a few days w/o additional symptoms, you are not likely to have one of those – but please check it out.
If this is the case, you will see that you are likely to get better in a few days up to 3 weeks just like 90% of back pain sufferers. This flash animation will give you some tips for easing the pain (mainly over the counter pain killers, heating / cooling the area).
The appearance of the pain might very well be connected to the tug-of-war matches, most likely due to improper activation of muscles (you are not reporting any sudden twist or punch). Many times not-strong-enough core muscles is the key point in such improper activation. To keep your back healthy you might consider strenghtening your core muscles through exercises given by a PT or being done in Pilates and Yoga classes. You can also look it up in WebMD and other resources.
You can also find such free exercises in