Please answer only if you understand back injuries.....Help??
339315
L4 ,L5 ' and S1 are all located in the very lower part of your back S1 is the tail bone so if you swelling is in that area and that is where you have been told you need surgery then I would assume that you do indeed need the surgery unfortunately not much you can do other than listen to your doctors advice
1020168
tens will help for a while, until your body gets use to it.  what is does is send stimulation to the brain at a faster rate than pain.  tens usually is a short term, and it masks the pain but will not cure it, check with your doctor for other options like physical therapy (look into manual therapy) or chiropractic, the only way to "cure" back pain is to fix the problem.\ntens will help if this back pain just happened and you use it to control pain during the healing process.
1051181
It depends why you are moving them.  You should never move an injured person unless they are in danger of becoming more injured.  You should always support the head and neck by holding c-spine, even if they are awake and talking to you and try to tell you nothing is wrong.  You shouldn't twist the back because that could lead to big problems.  Other than that, you should move them how they are the most comfortable.  You should not try to straighten any arms or legs that seem bent at an odd angle.  If they are in extreme danger, say they were in a car crash and the car is on fire, you just need to get them the heck out of there!!  \n\nBottom line is, if you are untrained, you probably shouldn't be doing any of these things, so use caution!!  Holding c-spine is probably the most important thing to remember though.
1076727
NO not if you have injuries in your back, spine etc... you'd need to ensure if you have injuries that any exercises are altered.
752944
probably caused due to the stress and tension in the muscles that support the spine.  A regular practice of yoga offers an effective cure for back pain.  Thus Yoga is an excellent therapy for healing injured and sore back muscles, speeding time to recover from an injury and preventing reinjury. It also reduces the risk of disability due to back pain.  you can try
150020
Yeah I have scoliosis found out when I was 15 now im 22 but anyways try stretchin and yoga forms thats really good for your back dont know how? just go to a book store and take a look at those books for tips
998501
Please go and see a physio they will firstly listen to the cause of injury then massage area with a clear gell substance and a heated wand this is very relaxing and loosens those torn and inflamed muscles and tendons this goes on for about 20 - 30 minutes then they will gently click your spine back inplace.\n\nYou will feel like your back to normal when you walk out of the physio but you will have to take it easy and go back for the very same treatment, it is comfortable, relaxation, and painfree and there is no risk they are professionals and will tell what to do and what not to do.  All the very Best.\n\nSome physio's bulk-bill others you have to pay but can get some money back from medicare, or personal health care agent and health care card.
369578
I have had good results with a chiropractor for neck and back pain. Many people have had great success but you will find many have not and would tell you never. You need to ask around to people you know and find a good one in your area. Like any profession some do not know what they are doing. A good one should require a number of X-rays to make sure they understand your injury/problem. Work on your posture when you play your video games start sitting up properly and in a good chair - I know how kids sit for hours in a slump playing these games, so over years you may have caused this, plus you said that you were in an accident years back. good luck I know how you feel!
571284
You have my sympathy..back problems are so debilitating,I know,having suffered for many years,ranging from Sciatica to a Prolapsed Disc.\nMy advise to you would be,plenty of rest with a cold compress on the affected area,pain-relief and anti-inflammatory and a cream/ointment designed for muscle strain etc.\nMaybe you could ask someone to massage some Tea Tree and Lavender blended with a good carrier oil such as,Almond,into the lower back using as much pressure as is comfortable for you.\nIf any of the above don't improve your condition then I suggest you visit a Chiropractor or see your GP and ask for an x-ray just to rule out anything more serious such as disc problems or trapped nerves.\nI wish you a speedy recovery and hope you are feeling better very soon.
778027
I dont know how old you are but the longer you give it to heal the better it's ok to rush back to physical things when your young but trust me you will pay big time as you get older.They have discovered a lot of things in the last 10 years that people were doing wrong especially with sports injuries previously,ie:applying heat to a new injury and silly little things like that,road runs-pounding feet,ankles,shins,knees,hips and the single most important part of your body(no not that)your back.enjoy the break.study up on other aspects of martial arts.there is some very good litrature out there from some real people not make believe wanna bes.but it doesnt matter what you read bullshit or not it's good for the mind to work out to sort out the shit from the good stuff.I have lots of stuff i can send you if your interested all of it good. you can work on your hand techniqes,work on your fingers and wrists you'll be amazed at the strength most people never knew they had there and what they can do with it(not that either),work on your chi,the list goes on.
212607
sit on the edge of your seat, your back needs to keep straight otherwise it wil hurt. (in a while) I got the advice from a fysiotherapist
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!
395936
I used to have lower back pain from a fall I took years ago and this is what my Chiropractor told me to do.\n\nStand up with you back and butt flat against the wall, then pull one leg by the knee ( bent ) as far up as you can get it, then pull it out to the side and hold it there for the count of 10. Try doing about 5 reps an each leg. Do more each day. You can do this as many times as you can during the day. It relieved my pain. I did it every time it started to hurt throughout the day. \n\nYou should also go to a chiropractor for regular adjustments that will help out alot too.
738847
1.  Please see a chiropractor.  I broke my neck in February. I work at home and sit in front of this PC almost 24/7.  I don't take meds so I was in agony all down my back and arms.  Then, in desperation, I saw a chiropractor and IMMEDIATELY all was much better. My entire spine was twisted up from muscle spasms and the original injury.  I still see him once a week for $30.00 a visit. I'm an RN and I thought chiropractic medicine was "alternative".  It definitely is NOT.\n2.  Therapeutic massage.  The chiropractor should be able to refer you.  Also, inquire about "rolfing".  I'm not sure if that's how it's spelled but that's how it's pronounced.  Rolfing is miraculous.\n3.  Discuss with a chiropractor alternative seating at work, then, approach your employer about arranging it for you.\n4.  Would it be possible to work from your home at the same job?\n5.  When you meet with your employer, introduce this concern by saying this is a temporary injury, not a permanent disability, and he or she will work with you and may be able to put your mind at ease about it all.  You're worried and that's going to hurt your muscles and extend healing time.  You will to be surprised, I think, when you talk with your employer and find how much better you're going to feel.\n6.  Use sick leave/vacation time if you have some.\n7.  Car accident insurance policies, yours and the other party's, if one was involved, might have provisions for financial support during recovery from accidents.  Investigate that.\n8.  Take a long hot shower before going to work to ease muscles for several hours into the work day.\n9.  Take frequent breaks during the day and walk, stretch, etc. \n10. Investigate unemployment benefits, not to quit your job, but to afford you the option of taking more days off during the work week.\n\nGood luck.
451991
Doctors can't fix the back because the back muscles, bones and spine are so intricate that if they were to fix correct it with surgery it would not heal as it should to give good results.  This is why they need to see the back in very bad shape to operate.  Because the spine runs right through the back there is a higher risk that they would actually make your back worse if something went wrong in the surgery.  people have herniated disks, ruptured disks etc that give them back pain because the bones are rubbing on each other when they should normally be cushioned by the disks.  Medicine and researchers have not found a way to go in and repair the disk and adjust it and put everything back together.  Also when they fix it it doesn't mean that the disk won't rupture or herniate again.  Even though you may be in a lot of pain, believe me, it could be worse.   I do now.
753663
Hey. Im a MA at a pain management clinic and you're right. All this basically is, is that you pulled something in your lower back. If you have a primary care physician ( PCP ), get a referal to see a pain managment dr.. If this pain does come and go, then you wouldn't want it to be anything major in the long run by keep putting it off. A pain management doc she be called in for this. We have alot of patients come into the clinic with this type of problem and the dr orders physical therapy to work the kink out. By this being only a problem from exercise and not fibromyalgia, you should be fine with a little light back work-out to work it out. But, still, go see a pain management doc to give you direct orders.
245336
If it's been going on that long, what do the doctor's say?\nLow back problems include spondylitis, lumbar stenosis, fractures of the vertebrae, inter-vertebrae disc problems, and possibly something pressing on the spine.\nThere's a mountain of information on any of the internet's quality medical websites like http://www.webmd.com