Any suggestions on how to pop a back?  (Other than going to a chiropractor).?
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You do it wrong and you can be paralyzed.
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go to a wellness center, with a chiro, and massage therapy, i was very skeptical but got great results.  its nice to get out of pain  and treat it so it doesn't come back.  my lower back/legs no longer hurt.
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i ripped the muscles in my back a few years ago which put me in hospital. as a result all the bones in the base of my spine stopped working properly and i was told i would need surgery.\ni went to see a chiropractor, who managed to free it all up after a few sessions.\nhe gave me some strenching exersices to do every morning, apparently they are pretty common techniques. i was also told to gradually build up my abs as it takes the strain off your back.\nmy back isn't perfect now and i'm told it never will be, but i went from constant daily pain to now having the occasional twinge.\ngo see a chiropractor, and SLOWLY build your abs. also losing weigh helps a lot
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I don't know the full scope of your back condition.  But I would recommend a non-medication approach.  Try Chiropractic or Acupuncture.  Both are great a relieving even long-standing back pain (depending on what is wrong with you, of course).\n\nSorry, I know this doesn't really answer your specific question, but I hope it offers some healtier alternatives.  Good luck!
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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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He may be referring to having an "Adjustment"...he'll need to see a qualified Chiropractor for this. Please tell him that he shouldn't have buddies try to do this for him - that can be very dangerous!
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You might have a pinched nerve in your neck.  Go see a chiropractor.
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Lay on the couch and slide off of it head first. Go slow and let the edge of the couch crack your entire spine. It really works! Leaning back over a chair or the edge of the bed works too.
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I had back surgery a number of years back for a ruptured disc in my lower back.  The first thing I can tell you is, if you are having a problem with a disc, stop going to the chiropractor, that will only make the situation worse.  The second thing you should do is go see your regular physician and request that he refer you out for an MRI.  An x-ray will not help, as you can not see soft tissue damage on an x-ray, so an MRI is your only option for determining if indeed you have damage to a disc in your lower back. As for self help, sleep on your back with a pillow under your knees and take ibuprofen on a regular basis for a few days. I feel your pain.  Good luck!
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I hope this gets to you in time and I am sorry..I know how bad back pain can be.\n\nSince my insurance has discontinued paying my once a week visits to the chiropractor (I had multiple severe injuries and it helped to see him),.\n\nI can't afford it for 2 years and have found great help for any muscle pain from MAGNETS. \n\nSometimes within 5 minutes and often by morning, all pain is gone or greatly reduced.  Magnets work on between 85-90% of people.\n\n I use magnelyfe brand (but the tape is no longer any good and doesnt stick and you lose magnets so don't use the tape that comes with it...the tape (waterproof) that you stick magnets on with USED to stick 3 days but they redesigned it and  now only sticks  5 minutes (on me anyway).  \n\nI have been using waterproof first aid tape at the grocery till I find a magnet supplier tape I like.  I use 10,000 guass disc magnets  ( they are about $20 for two but on sale here for 13.99 (plus s & H) or do a search or try local health food stores.\n\nhttp://www.myvitanet.com/magneodmagsu.html\n**********************************************************\n\n**********************************************************\n\nDr. Schulze's formula "deep tissue oil is said to be good (i-800-herbdoc)\n  \nhttp://www.herbdoc.com/p58.asp\n\n************************************************************************************************************************\n\nAlso try hot/cold showers..run the water as hot as you can take it on the area for one minute then switch to ice cold for one minutes..do 7 hots and seven colds (eventually you will be able o take hotter and colder when you get used to it).\n***********************************************************\n***********************************************************\n\n                   IMPORTANT\n\nThe most longer lasting help is by visiting a good chiropractor trained in the palmer method.  I was in 20-25 wrecks (only a couple my fault) and also hit by a car while walking and almost run over (I was under her car) \n\n A neurologist said my low back (I also had other injuries) was extremely herniated and I needed immediate surgery...\n\nI said I wanted to try conservative treatment with my chiropractor first (because I knew he had fixed me before).  The neurologist angrily screamed at me as I was leaving "I guarantee you'll be back in a week--you will not be able to stand the pain."  Thankfully, I never had to go back and submit to his knife.\n\nAlthough my back will never be normal as each time it's injured it is more fragile, weakened, and prone to injury and although it took considerable time, my chiropractor fixed me--I went from a wheelchair to walking (now walking about 45 minutes a day but could do more if I tried)..so I love my chiropractor.\n\nI thank God I didn't get surgery as I run into people all the time who are still screwed up because of surgery 20 years later.  I suspect I would be a lot worse off if not for my chiropractor...(I have an especially good one--smart and nice)..he said mine was the worst herniated disk he ever worked on.  \n\nKeep in mind as the muscles are pulled and disc put back in place via adjustments to the correct allignment,(muscles  stretch and get used to the wrong place ) they are usually not strong enough to hold and slip back to the bad place..consequently,the chiropractor must do it repeatedly (requiring sometimes a few visits a week) sometimes you might feel worse after an adjustment (if I did it was usually better in an hour or so) but eventually it will stay in the right place longer and longer until one day it is fine. \n\n Government studies show chiropractic (and excerise) are the best treatments for low back pain.  The AMA was angry at this study and lobbied to stop another one about neck pain where chiropractic is also a star.  Don't be tense or afraid as that makes it harder to adjust..concentrate on relaxing (I find putting cold pack on it right before s
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Ok, i dont know how to spell it but it's your sciatic (umm...sigh+attic for pronounciation) nerve....muscles in your lower back are swollen and are rubbing against it when you move just the right (or wrong is more like it) way.  if it goes away after you sleep or dont move for a long time then you probably just need to make sure you lift correctly and dont strain your lower back, if it's a constant issue i'd suggest seeing a chiropractor.....sorry for the horrible spelling, but  i think you know what i mean :)
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Cracking your back by yourself is'nt bad unless your forcing it to pop or crack.    It should be preformed by a professional.  By cracking or popping your joints you are releasing air from the joints and that is good.  A chiropractor has studied the joints and knows which way he or she can manipulate the joints without damaging them.
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I do one of two things when my lower back starts to hurt that may help you.  Flip your mattress if you haven't in awhile.  You can also lay on your back on the floor and try to flatten out your back by pressing the small of your back into the floor.  You could also try getting a massage or visiting the chiropractor.  Hope you feel better!
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Shiatsu is worth a try.  The treatment also depends on the type of back pain you have.  If it's a muscular pain, a good massage will help.\n\nIf it's a spinal or disc issue, chiropractic treatment might be better.
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You might have a pinched nerve in your hip or back or something. Try doing some stretching exercises or see a phisio to crack your back back into place.
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see a doctor and get examined to make sure it is not serious. They'll X-Ray you to make sure. If they don't find anything wrong and you still have pain then you are probably out of alignment. This never goes away, you need to regularly do things to prevent it from flaring up. \n\n-Exercise a minimum of every other day, at least by walking but yoga and pilates is excellent for neck/back pain too. This alone could cure the pain if done regularly.\n\n-See a good chiropractor; if you don't know one ask friends for recomendations. An adjustment once a month will keep the pain at bay. If you don't like the chiro try another-there are many chiropractors there, all have different aproaches. Many chiros practice complimentary holistic or eastern medicine, if yours does not seek one of these specialists out to try accupuncture. Accupuncture is excellent. The only thing that avoided surgery.\n\n-Massages are good for stress reduction, but I never got pain relief from them. Stress reduction is my main source of recurring neck pain 10 years after my initial injuries being hit in a 5 car pile-up, and if I control stress I feel no pain.\n\n-Reduce swelling to control pain & inflammation Swelling lessens blood flow in the swollen or inflammed area(s), blood brings oxygen and carries away toxins from the muscle, which cause the knots and pain in the first place.\n\n -Alleve and Advil are OTC anti-inflammatories that work well even by taking 1/2 the recomended dose. \n\n-Ice works better or as well as Advil, together they work excellent. apply ice pack to the painful area for 15 minutes on and 15 mins. 2-3 times. Ice reduces swelling. \n\n Sleep! That's the only time your body can repair itself.
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i would see a chiropracter they would fix you up real good i know because i had three ribs out of place and they had me better ir a few weeks oh! and use a heating pad that works too. good luck!