how to get relief from lower back pain?
142159
Muscle relaxers, alcohol, yoga?  I've tried them all, and nothing seems to help mine.
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You can only obtain with a prescription or by illegal means\n\nIf you have chronic back pain so bad you need this level of medication you shoudl be seeking out a physician who can help you manage this problem - if you current provider is not doing so ask for a referal on to another.
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As a 28 year old young woman with scoliosis I have a lot of experience with back pain. The fact that the pain is radiating down to your thigh makes me think it is related to you sciatic nerve. What I have found the most helpful is yoga and pilates. The controlled movements of yoga not only strengthen your back and abdominal muscles but they also provide flexibility and stretching to the core muscles that have a huge influence on spine health. I am looking for a yoga class right now for this very reason. After physicians keep telling me to simply take ibuprofen/aleve/etc... It can get very frustrating. Especially when none of those drugs can touch the pain! I wish you the best!
487201
For the lower muscular pain, try laying back on a volleyball or soccer ball. With your pelvis off the ground, balance yourself with your feet flat on the floor, and shoulders/arms. Roll yourself around on the ball. When you find a particularly "ouchy" spot kind of hover over that area. It is surprisingly effective in ironing out sore back muscles.\n\nFor the neck, this trick is better done by a friend, but you can do it yourself if you have to: Pinch the meaty part of the neck firmly between your fingers and the palm of your hand (try not to use the tips of your fingers, but instead use the "palms" of your fingers). Hold this for about a minute. Then do the same thing to both muscles on each side of the neck called the trapezius muscles. This is an acupressure technique that is very effective.
194824
Try a complementary therapy. Aromatherapy- you get a massage and some sweet smelling herbs/plants which aim to help you i.e lavander rubbed into your back or whole body.
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There are many reasons for back pain, so naturally, the treatments vary as well. Here are the more common:\n1. Strained muscle from lifting or twisting - ice to back (20 minutes on and 20 minutes off) for the first 24 hours, then heat. \n2. Emotional tension (stress) causes the muscles all over to tighten up, but the back is where it is most likely to be noticed - treatment is to deal with the stress\n3. Poor posture, bad bed, or working in a position that puts a strain on the back muscles - Narrow down the cause of the problem and fix it. \n4. Physical abnormality, like a degenerative disc or vertebra - Short of surgery...which I don't advise except for extreme cases...the treatment is to treat the symptoms and know your limitations.\n\nIn all cases, a good exercise program is helpful in that it strengthens the muscles of the back as well as the muscles in the abdomen. This is important because weak back and abdominal muscles can lead to reoccurrences of the back pain. If the back pain is stress-related, exercise also helps control stress.
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Massage and yoga. Both are extremely effective. I have friends that have tried and they had scoliosis before. It is perfect now. Perfect back. I STRONGLY recommend it
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Some people concentrate their stress in problem areas of their body. Headaches, stomach problems, backaches are the common ones. Whether you think you have stress or not (and we all do), stress management supplements are a good thing to use. B-50 complex, once or twice a day, are the cornerstone of stress reduction.\nValerian is very relaxing, physically and mentally, and can help with stress and back pain. There are several potencies out there, use as directed, but stay on the low dose side until you learn how to use it. Safe, effective, cheap. Medicine cabinet staple.\nBuilding up musculature (especially abdominal muscles) is key to back health.
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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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ARNICA 30 and RHUS TOX 30.Homeopathic Remedies for back pains and more.\n\nFeel Free to ask if you need any more help with Homeopathy and Curing people !
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maybe all you need is a good chiropractor and a good massage... when i get lower back pain i get in a hot tube and sit in front of the massager on the sides where the bubbles come out... if that means anything or if thats all understandable...for your lower stomach are you sure you don't have a hernia or something.....?????
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Have you contacted a doctor yet? How long has this been going on? There are many non-invasive treatments now available. \nTry using ice packs and heat pad alternately, 20 minutes each. The ice will numb the pain and the heat will relax the muscles. Also, Arnica massage oil used on the location will help ease the pain. Keep moving! Bed rest is good but not all day. However do not try lifting or reaching. Gentle stretches would be best. Also listen to soothing music while stretching, and visualize your back being in perfect condition, the disc slipping back into place smoothly and gently.\n\nHope this helps! with blessings
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First, see a doctor for xrays to rule out pinched nerve, cracked or broken bone(s) that may not have healed properly. Also rule out tendon or muscle pulls you may be continuing to aggravate due to your natural movements, work, sports, etc. Once you have ruled out those causes:\nFor some people, sleeping on a hard surface, like the floor, for 7-10 days can greatly reduce or eliminate the pain, since you are not putting extra tension on the back while sleeping/tossing/turning.  Do this after a very warm 20 minute bath which will relax your muscles and help you sleep.\nSit-ups, as many as you are comfortable with, daily will strenghthen abdominal muscles which will take strain away from back muscles for natural support. Massage therapy from a RMT can work wonders as well. Consult your physician about chiropractic, with a full understanding of the possible risks and benefits. Avoid Rx unless it is your last resort,  consulting with a pharmacist for precise advice. Products such as "Icy Hot" patches are very effective for temporary 8-12 hour relief. Carefully examine your posture while sitting and standing, expecially at the computer. Use a very good chair with proper lumbar support and maintain a straight back, not slouching. If you frequently have to drive for long periods and your vehicle is not properly equipped, buy a good quality lumbar/leg support seat pad, perhaps with the heating and/or vibration options at any dept store.\nIn Canada, you can actually get a Rx from your doctor to purchase a hot tub/jacuzzi, making the purchase deductible from your income tax. Check with your tax dept. A hot tub is excellent therapy if you have no cardiovascular conditions, such as hyper or hypotension and mostly fun anyway!
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Courtney, you should try chiropractic care.  It is a safe and gentle way to help with chronic back pain, even from scoliosis.  I work for a chiropractor in South Carolina and she uses a new technology of chiropractic treatment that doesn't have any twisting, poping or cracking when the adjustment is delivered.  It is called the Pro-Adjuster and many chiropactors all over the world are beginning to use this technology.  We had a 27 year old male with chronic back pain from his scoliosis and he received dramatic relief in just a few treatments.  Make sure to do your research on doctors in your area, so you can find a chiropractor who fits into your specific needs.  If you want more information on the Pro-Adjuster and to find doctors in your area using it, go to www.pro-adjuster.com.
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Hope this helps. I just saw a physical therapist for lower back pain. Come to find out I'm not stretching my hamstrings enough. It  is the cause of the the lower back pain.  If you are doing cardiovascular training it is best to stretch before and after your training. If lifting weights, warm the muscles up by doing one set of what ever you are working on with light weights or just the bar. Example-if working chest, do some push-ups to warm up the muscles. After a good workout with weights you can end with a few stretching exercises for the muscles worked.   Good luck!
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You could try some accupunture sessions. My nursing instructor used them for chronic back pain and she said after about 4 treatments she hasn't ever had the pain again. You should also see a chiropractor to check for any nerve compression, bugling discs, hernia, etc.
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First you have get an exam and diagnosis.  Go to your medical doctor and get the appropriate tests done.  Have a name for your condition that is more specific than 'back pain'.  Back pain can be caused by all sorts of things, you need to know what is causing yours.\n\nOnce you have done that, you can address whether or not the condition can/should be treated with alternative therapies, and which kind will be the safest and best for you.  \n\nNext you have to find a professional, someone who has the proper credentials to provide health care.  They will review your medical history and determine if there are any contraindications for you.  For example, some therapies may not be appropriate, or may need to be modified, if you are pregnant or have other medical problems.  If herbs are to be a part of the regime and you take pharmaceuticals, your therapist will need to avoid any herb-drug interactions.  If you are thinking of acupuncture, your therapist will ask about your medications in case you are taking blood-thinners and take the necessary precautions.  \n\nIn short, a seasoned professional will work with you to address your health with regard to the therapies they offer.