kannot Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 not sure how this happened but ive pulled some muscles in my back, its freaking agony on the bed 3 days now, whats recommended, did this once before in my neck an apart from painkillers and anti inflammatory drugs nothing else could be done, is it just a waiting game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farcanell Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 (edited) Ice packs, compression and rest should probably be the first and most important thing.... the aim is to reduce swelling to allow quicker healing... the sooner the ice the better. (Although after three days I’m not sure of the efficacy of this) compression might be hard in this climate, but strapping an ice pack in place might give a little compression, although I’d probably swallow some painkillers (and anti inflammatories) and try to lie on the ice pack for the compression effect. (Or as Mrs farc would say... throw some fat on it????) a day or two of rest is the go.... up to a week.... then slowly start stretching exercises.... lol... and stay the hell away from the thai massage girls, although if you know of a sports massage person with real cred, that might be worth considering. if possible, (pain permitting) a decent doctor should be consulted.... my last back injury was actually a torn ligament.... ergo I try not to self diagnose to much. Good luck. Edited January 8, 2019 by farcanell 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 59 minutes ago, farcanell said: Ice packs, compression and rest should probably be the first and most important thing.... the aim is to reduce swelling to allow quicker healing... the sooner the ice the better. (Although after three days I’m not sure of the efficacy of this) compression might be hard in this climate, but strapping an ice pack in place might give a little compression, although I’d probably swallow some painkillers (and anti inflammatories) and try to lie on the ice pack for the compression effect. (Or as Mrs farc would say... throw some fat on it????) a day or two of rest is the go.... up to a week.... then slowly start stretching exercises.... lol... and stay the hell away from the thai massage girls, although if you know of a sports massage person with real cred, that might be worth considering. if possible, (pain permitting) a decent doctor should be consulted.... my last back injury was actually a torn ligament.... ergo I try not to self diagnose to much. Good luck. thanks will give it a few more days an see how it goes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 15 minutes ago, kannot said: my last back injury was actually a torn ligament how did u do it as cant think of anything ive done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcab Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 @kannot Get well soon. Has anyone reminded you that you're not 21 any more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmen Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Get the pain under control. Dicofenic plus predisinone helped a lot when my hip gave out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farcanell Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 1 hour ago, kannot said: how did u do it as cant think of anything ive done? Lol... stupidity. i was actually in a work harness and was over reaching, stretching against the restraint to get a couple of extra inches.... (those extra inches are always important, as most of us know)... in an attempt to install a large shackle on a load. So... both dumb and unusual. as for you, it probably wasn’t something dumb (or you would probably remember), so it could have been something as simple as twisting too quickly, Perhaps when already in motion... and therefore not noticed because you were already “warm”, so the pain itself didn’t manifest until swelling occurred hours later (Or the following morning?) the back is a really sensitive area, prone to injury, especially after a lifetime of abuse.... “they” talk about core abdominal strength as the best defense against back damage, but in my case, unfortunately, it’s been quite awhile since my abs displayed any real strength i have a Velcro fastening back support deal that I can wrap around my waist, securing it fairly tightly in front (like a corset, but Velcro vs lace).... it provides support and reduces the strain on my lower back whilst minimizeing further aggravation, (although it’s not that comfortable to wear in warm weather.). I highly recommend it whilst recovering, especially if you need to be moving about before you are properly recovered. (It’s largely concealed under a baggy shirt) and something to remember... if using pain meds (lol... which I highly recommend) do bear in mind that they mask the symptoms vs cure the problem, so don’t fall for the old trap of thinking your good to go, as the pain is gone.... that will only lead to more misery and a longer recovery, although I’m sure your aware of that. i hope you feel better on the morrow, and also that others, perhaps with clinical knowledge, see your OP, and chime in... but rest up till then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Hopefully you don't have any pain or numbness in the buttock, going down the leg or into the foot. I also use diclofenac. But if you go to the local pharmacy just buy the Thai brand. It's way cheaper than voltaren. 100 to 200 mg a day worked for me. That being said. I'm unfortunately seeing the nerousurgeon Monday for a surgical consultation. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 5 hours ago, blackcab said: @kannot Get well soon. Has anyone reminded you that you're not 21 any more? yes an ex girlfriend from 15 years ago in the uk!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, farcanell said: Lol... stupidity. i was actually in a work harness and was over reaching, stretching against the restraint to get a couple of extra inches.... (those extra inches are always important, as most of us know)... in an attempt to install a large shackle on a load. So... both dumb and unusual. as for you, it probably wasn’t something dumb (or you would probably remember), so it could have been something as simple as twisting too quickly, Perhaps when already in motion... and therefore not noticed because you were already “warm”, so the pain itself didn’t manifest until swelling occurred hours later (Or the following morning?) the back is a really sensitive area, prone to injury, especially after a lifetime of abuse.... “they” talk about core abdominal strength as the best defense against back damage, but in my case, unfortunately, it’s been quite awhile since my abs displayed any real strength i have a Velcro fastening back support deal that I can wrap around my waist, securing it fairly tightly in front (like a corset, but Velcro vs lace).... it provides support and reduces the strain on my lower back whilst minimizeing further aggravation, (although it’s not that comfortable to wear in warm weather.). I highly recommend it whilst recovering, especially if you need to be moving about before you are properly recovered. (It’s largely concealed under a baggy shirt) and something to remember... if using pain meds (lol... which I highly recommend) do bear in mind that they mask the symptoms vs cure the problem, so don’t fall for the old trap of thinking your good to go, as the pain is gone.... that will only lead to more misery and a longer recovery, although I’m sure your aware of that. i hope you feel better on the morrow, and also that others, perhaps with clinical knowledge, see your OP, and chime in... but rest up till then. ha ha , yeah stupidity, it actually got worse yesterday as i was trying to wipe my rse in the bathroom when using the bum gun was really enough, my own fault for trying when it was already bad.............thats stupidity i do a lot of physical work on the land here (have been for 5 years) so something always aches, been spreading 12 tons of stone a day for the last 2-3 weeks but felt ok.......... luckily am in Bkk with Mrs kannot at the moment Pain aside am bored sh**less. Just ordered a back support thanks Edited January 8, 2019 by kannot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted January 8, 2019 Author Share Posted January 8, 2019 4 hours ago, NickJ said: Hopefully you don't have any pain or numbness in the buttock, going down the leg or into the foot. I also use diclofenac. But if you go to the local pharmacy just buy the Thai brand. It's way cheaper than voltaren. 100 to 200 mg a day worked for me. That being said. I'm unfortunately seeing the nerousurgeon Monday for a surgical consultation. Good luck. thanks, no, no numbness everything feels fine, except the muscle which i can feel going into spasm (stopped now), am taking Arcoxia and a muscle relaxant Myonal, asked for a revolver but they were out of stock and harder to swallow..........bloody typical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Is that a go-kart circuit you're building?? ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickBradford Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Are you sure you haven't herniated a disc (slipped disc)?. That really does hurt. It also produces feelings of spasms, but it's not a muscle complaining. It's rather more serious than that. If the pain is intense and doesn't seem to be getting better, if it's in the lower back, and close to the spine, you may want to check that out professionally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 56 minutes ago, RickBradford said: Are you sure you haven't herniated a disc (slipped disc)?. That really does hurt. It also produces feelings of spasms, but it's not a muscle complaining. It's rather more serious than that. If the pain is intense and doesn't seem to be getting better, if it's in the lower back, and close to the spine, you may want to check that out professionally. its in the muscle on the left hand side, can feel it, pretty sure not a disc, black arrow shows area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted January 9, 2019 Author Share Posted January 9, 2019 1 hour ago, simon43 said: Is that a go-kart circuit you're building?? ???? ha ha, no but could be used as, drop by if u have a go kart..........Prachuap area, here before trees and stone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted January 10, 2019 Author Share Posted January 10, 2019 Feeling much better today but taking it easy and awaiting my back support. Thanks for all advice/info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katia Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Moist heat and yoga (it sounds like croc, but every time my back hurts, yoga/stretching help. A lot). Sometimes it maybe just happens. Last year I suddenly woke up one morning with my upper back seized up (like, I literally woke up, sat up in bed, and went "ohhhhhhh <deleted>???"). Muscle soreness, interspersed with sudden random spasms that took my breath away (partly from pain and partly just from sudden tensing of muscles in the thoracic area). It was like that for a couple weeks. I hadn't done a thing that could have caused it (nothing I hadn't/haven't done a million times before and since with no issue)-- I don't think I even slept weird. I know someone who once hurt her back but got over it pretty quickly... she said her doctor told her don't lie around in bed but keep moving. Apparently it worked for her. I imagine this depends on exactly what the issue is-- don't do it if it's a condition that'll cause injury with movement, and obviously it doesn't mean hop to the gym and bang out some lat pulldowns and rows-- but in some cases it might help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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