i need to find out how to treat my back pain at home?
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depending on the kind of back pain. If it's from the injury, then you need heatpad and light exercises (for example swimming)and good massages. If it's just from stiffness, then you need to move more. Movement, Movement, Movement!!!
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Most sciatica pain responds well to self-measures.  You'll heal more quickly if you continue your usual activities but be sure to avoid the move that triggers the pain.  For pain relief, you'll have to see what works best for you.  NSAIDs such as aspirin, naproxen sodium and ibuprofen will alleviate both pain and inflammation.  Acetaminophen alleviates pain only.  But there's a limit as to how much pain these can control.  Make sure your doctor is aware of what you take, how much & how often and how effective it is.  For more severe pain that is unrelieved or inadequately relieved by NSAIDs or Tylenol, your doctor may want to prescribe an anti-inflammatory and a muscle relaxer, a tricyclic antidepressant or an anticonvulsant.  You can also use the hot-cold method.  When the pain starts, apply ice packs or a bag of frozen peas wrapped in a towel to the affected areas for 15-20 min. 4x a day.  After 48 hrs. apply heat (heating pad on the lowest setting, heat packs commercially sold or a heat lamp).  You can alternate hot and cold if necessary.\n\nGentle stretching for the lower back may relieve nerve root compression and make you feel better but try not to jerk or twist your back.\n\nProlonged rest will worsen your pain.  FYI:  Naprosyn (naproxen sodium) is available over-the-counter.   You don't need a prescription.  And Aleve IS naproxen.
172487
I had a boyfriend with back problems - you really can hurt yourself if you do it the wrong way. \n\nAsk your doctor or look on the internet for suggested positions.
521007
Go to your Doctor or go to a chiropractor they should be able to help! A hot bath and those new pads you stick on you back Like icy hot or something like that They work I use one and my back pain went bye bye for a long time! But it will be different for everyone! My back was hurting due to a car wreak!
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get some icy hot patches. And get  some one to give you a massage. It also depends what kind of bed your sleeping in..Make sure its not that soft. Cause then your back is not stright and that will cause more pain
653380
I suffer an illness 'fibromyalgia' back pain i understand greatly...Work on your 'core strength'....pilates,yoga is just the best for relieving and strengthening your body allowing muscles to 'hold everything' in it place. Posture is also a factor also...basically your muscles in your back stabilse your body and posture!A major support to a healthy spine  :)...i wish you well ...a body that isnt working properly is a curse not to take light hearted   ...
543317
Oh honey, those poor children.  You should take a spelling class if you are going to teach.  As for your back try acupuncture.
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I am an expert on back problems.  Not because I am a nurse, but because I have the same problem.  Has he ever had an MRI?  He may have herniated discs by now.  If these are not checked out, they can lead to ruptured disc and that is very, very serious.  I had surgery eventually.  Meantime, use what I have been telling everyone.  Apply heat to the area for about 10-15 min a session, followed by ice for the same amount of time.  I really don't condone acupuncture especially if he has bad disc.  I believe it could make it worse, that's just my personal opinion.  Tell your dad I will be praying for him.  I hurt just thinking about him.  By the way, I still have 5 more herniated discs and It hurts.  God bless your dad, and you for your concern.  You must bve a wonderful son to your parents.
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First thing tell your hubby I am sorry for his problem.\n\nMost doctors all they are going to do is charge you big money and give him a prescription for pain meds....\nBack problems are number one at the moment for pain sufferers, or at least that is what the news said for Oregon....\nIf the over the counter pain meds are working cool if not go to the doctors they will give him something with a little more punch to them. Of course he may not be able to go to work on them....\n\nOne thing about men we really cant make them do anything they don't want to do....Chiropractors love people with back problems, once you go you have to keep going forever .....\n\nHere in Oregon we have a pain management commission, the link is there maybe you can get some info from them? Maybe your state has a pain management place?
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A massage school has discounted massages supervised by instructors.   But -- you also put your question under pain/pain management.  If you have back problems I would only go to a professional physical therapist/massage therapist who specializes in manipulating the spine.
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Try wearing a back support that you can buy at wal-mart or any decent pharmacy,   see if this helps with the pain.  \nImportantly, you should see a doctor, to make sure you don't have a more serious problem, involving your lower back.  \nIf you are healthy, you might try stretching exercises, and sit ups, to strengthen your lower back muscles.
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Ive got a simillar problem to Yours! I have to bulged disc's #3 and #5 in my lower lumbar, and let me tell you there is no quike fix. I got hurt at work last Jannuary 2006 and after 7 epidurals I am now slated for a full blown back surgury! I feel for you! I have chronic back pain, and have run the gauntlet looking for relief, I've tried, Perscription drugs, Loratab 10's 5 a day!(Same as Vicoden but no acetemetphen/Tylenol) Alchohol (Makes it worse (The pain). I most recently am using pot! I dont smoke it, but rather leach out the THC into butter and use it as a spread for toast or abit in my morning oatmeal whatever, And I by God Works. But I am going in for surgury on the 27th of this month. And at this point, Though I have heard all types of horror stories about back surgury, I welcome the promise of relief. Good luck to you!And hang in there
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at the back of your head at the top of your spine there is a groove  .this is where all the nerve endings are, try massaging that spot also move your fingertips over your scalp and feel for some sore spots, massage those too as these are the trigger points for whatever ails your back and shoulders
232620
My boyfriend has an inversion table and it does help both of our back pain.  Try physical therapy, acupuncture, water exercise, heat and cold therapy....
565280
I was told that exercise to increase strength of muscles in back can help. But make sure you do it under doctor care. You could do more damage then good if you don't do the right ones for your condition.
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Assuming it is mechanical back pain, try ice or heat, with Anti-inflammatory, tylenol, and relative rest, see doctor if it continues.
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you can get an ergonomic assessment. or check to see that there is no strain on your back, hands. plant your feet flat on the ground and sit upright. Place your monitor such that your eyes look straight into it.\n\nFor more info: http://www.spine-health.com/topics/cd/ergo/ergo03.html