Back emergency

[danaeris]

My back has informed me that it ain't having no more of that.

I've taken two aleve, but moving around still hurts.

I believe it has been brought on by bad posture, most especially when sitting on couches and working, compounded by carrying too much weight too frequently in backpacks. My father has a bad back. Edit Oh, and I'm apparently bigger in the front than I thought -- I'm a 38DD, and actually measure closer to a 39, and bulge a little out of a 38DD. That's definitely in the "back problems" region.

I don't know what I can do to help it, other than avoid carrying heavy things and bending over too much (although bending through the knees will aggravate my bad knees; I can't win).

I don't know if a massage would help, if icing would help, hell, if chiropracty would help. Hopefully, a good night's sleep will banish the constant pain, but I don't doubt that the pain will come back promptly if I try to carry anything heavy. Will building back muscle help?

Comments

[vokzal.livejournal.com]

Put the backpack on a rolling cart until all is well.

It'd be nice if you could see a doctor, but otherwise, try ice then heat and later on exercises.

[kineticphoenix.livejournal.com]

I'd be happy to do some work on your back Thursday if you're free.

[jadia.livejournal.com]

There are some exercises I found on the web for strengthening your back. I used to do them. But mostly, I found that lifting weights made it better, actually, because it did help strengthen my back. I used machines, so there's a smaller chance of actually hurting it instead.

[dazzlynn.livejournal.com]

pilates is great for the back. I have a great chiro that specializes in sports med stuff that I go to. I really love her. She ain't cheap tho. About $60 for a good solid 1/2 hour session. email me if you'd like more info.