thorne Posted September 27, 2009 Report Share Posted September 27, 2009 I did give advice... ask Kirk. He knows everything, just ask him. ...... This is one area where a chiro can help. Atleast in my experience I got temporary relief with out drugs. But as soon as I stopped going all the time the pain came back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted September 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Back brace + heat pack + staying active = tolerable pain and more mobility. I'll just wear the brace for a week or two then start working my back out again depending on how it feels. Thanks everyone.. well everyone except Tyler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 The problem with inversion is it is not specific enough to solve anything long term. Tempoary relief does happen with inversion, but otc meds do the same thing. Teeter hang-ups is a good example of the power of television. I would try to find out what the problem is and then find the right treatment for the problem. My .02 Meh, $100 inversion table is cheaper than a quackropractor charging $100 per visit, prescribing costly prescription after prescription and still not "fixing" the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedrx7 Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Back brace is the worst thing to do for your back, It doesnt allow the muscles to stretch, it just keeps them tight and unable to move. When you take the brace off you feel worse. I have found that taking it easy and exercising works well. I would pop 2 advil if i knew it was going to hurt. I havent had my back go out on me for a while now. Kinda weird but i get happy knowing i get regular back pain where it ackes and doesnt hurt to move in any direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted September 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Meh, $100 inversion table is cheaper than a quackropractor charging $100 per visit, prescribing costly prescription after prescription and still not "fixing" the problem. I have an inversion table. Doesnt really work that great for my back but its badass for sit ups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted September 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Back brace is the worst thing to do for your back, It doesnt allow the muscles to stretch, it just keeps them tight and unable to move. When you take the brace off you feel worse. I have found that taking it easy and exercising works well. I would pop 2 advil if i knew it was going to hurt. I havent had my back go out on me for a while now. Kinda weird but i get happy knowing i get regular back pain where it ackes and doesnt hurt to move in any direction. It depends on how tight you are wearing the brace. I took it off when I got home from work and feel way better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAOLE Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Back brace + heat pack + staying active = tolerable pain and more mobility. I'll just wear the brace for a week or two then start working my back out again depending on how it feels. Thanks everyone.. well everyone except Tyler. Heat+new injury= more swelling= more pain=longer disability You need http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/2061334/ice-ice-baby_Full.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAOLE Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Meh, $100 inversion table is cheaper than a quackropractor charging $100 per visit, prescribing costly prescription after prescription and still not "fixing" the problem. lol..... where can I get $100/visit? I am moving tomorrow!!! Are you licensed to give advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAOLE Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Back brace is the worst thing to do for your back, It doesnt allow the muscles to stretch, it just keeps them tight and unable to move. When you take the brace off you feel worse. I agree with you, but for different reasons. Back braces do two things that are bad for you in the long run. First of all, they lead to a dependency on the brace that will in turn lead to muscular atrophy. Secondly they give a false sense of security and lead to further injury. In the late 90's Walmart and many other companies began a campain of back safety forcing workers to use back braces. The immediate result was work comp claims for spinal injuries decreased. Over a couple of years the claims stayed low. then about 3 years into the program, the cases came back, with worse injuries. The workers learned to depend on the braces and developed weakened core muscles. They also tried lifting more than they should have been because "I have a back brace" mentality. I dislike them so much I don't stock them in my office. You are much better off with out a brace in most situations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty2431 Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I had a stress fracture in one of my lower lumbars, and I can tell you sometimes there's nothing you can do except take some muscle relaxers or celebrex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted September 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I left out that the first thing I did after it happened was applied ice in the form of anti-inflamatory patches my doc prescribed me for tendenitis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAOLE Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 I left out that the first thing I did after it happened was applied ice in the form of anti-inflamatory patches my doc prescribed me for tendenitis. What did you do to hurt it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted September 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 What did you do to hurt it? Didnt properly stretch before playing sports... went to take a defensive position and strained a muscle in my back. Yeah I'm gettin old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAOLE Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Didnt properly stretch before playing sports... went to take a defensive position and strained a muscle in my back. Yeah I'm gettin old As long as you don't have pain into the extremities it should go away in a few days. Use ice for the first week, no heat!!! Keep stretching lightly. You should be OK by this Friday. If your not better, call me and I will check your spine and see whats wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh8sti Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Didnt properly stretch before playing sports... went to take a defensive position and strained a muscle in my back. Yeah I'm gettin old Where in the back is the pain? Could have thrown a rib out, kinda feels like a pinched nerve. You need to get yourself a massage by that wife you got Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Beast Posted September 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 As long as you don't have pain into the extremities it should go away in a few days. Use ice for the first week, no heat!!! Keep stretching lightly. You should be OK by this Friday. If your not better, call me and I will check your spine and see whats wrong. Do you know where I can buy Icey without the Hot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 your freezer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedrx7 Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 your freezer i LOL'ed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAOLE Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Do you know where I can buy Icey without the Hot? Get some Bio Freeze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 ice, alleve, and a few days rest should just about cover it, like mentioned by others. no need for expensive back massages, traction tables, oils, creams, potions, lasers, vitamins, hypnotherapy, accupuncture, or any of the other crap offered up in this thread^^^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gillbot Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 lol..... where can I get $100/visit? I am moving tomorrow!!! Are you licensed to give advice? Nope, but I am giving my OPINION on what worked for me as was asked by the OP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAOLE Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 ice, alleve, and a few days rest should just about cover it, like mentioned by others. no need for expensive back massages, traction tables, oils, creams, potions, lasers, vitamins, hypnotherapy, accupuncture, or any of the other crap offered up in this thread^^^^ See told you he knows everything! http://rense.com/1.imagesH/amaL_dees.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 backyotomy http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3289/2697387503_2c67f801d7.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAOLE Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 Nope, but I am giving my OPINION on what worked for me as was asked by the OP. Just using the same standard as you did early on in the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted September 28, 2009 Report Share Posted September 28, 2009 See told you he knows everything! not EVERYTHING, just more than you about most things medical, and musculoskeletal. instead of attacking others' posts in here and being all defensive about your career choice, you should focus on the original poster and his question (like you have) and leave it at that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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