looking for ways to help out for back problems. stretches? helpful advice, or hints, actions I can take?
602726
I highly recommend doing yoga.
73820
You know, it is difficult to know if this is a result of the epidural or not. What does your physician say about it?\n\nChiropractic has good success with low back pain. Be sure to see a reputable chiropractor if you decide to do so.\n\nYou could try yoga or back stretching exercises, as well. Maybe a massage therapist?
231269
Sounds like a back problem.Try talking to a chiropractor.
317429
If you are not used to exercising, you have to be careful not to hurt muscles, tendons or ligaments.  Start out with stretches, isometric, range of motion.  One really good start is to hold your hands out straight as if you were going to fly, like the wings of an airplane.  Lean back as far as you can without pain.  That helps stretch.  If you have an office chair, lean backwards on it, put your hands behind your head as you do.  Yoga is excellent like the other responder said but please warm up before you do anything.  I don't know if you are male or female but for women they have posture bras that help pull your shoulders back, for men they have just strap type supports.  Try to start sitting straighter like in the car, press your back against the seat and try to sit up straight for when you drive.  If you practice sitting up straighter a few minutes each day and increase it, pretty soon you will be sitting up most all the time.  Same with standing.  Try standing against a wall, shoulders touching the wall.  Another good stretch is to sit on the floor and lean forward to touch your toes with your body pressed as close to your legs as possible.  You need to tone up the rhomboids I'm betting along with trapezius, and levator scaps.  You need to start out with the stretches though to stretch the erectors (muscles close to the spine) to relax them.
128658
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
66699
Try doing crunches from a sitting position, in a straight backed chair. You get the same results, with much less discomfort to your back. You just need to pull your knees up toward you and let them down slowly. It works wonders!
306889
The lower back pain could be related to the TOS, since the nerves travel everywhere. From what I understand from my own doctors, the first treatment for TOS is physical therapy. You might be able to find a PT in your area, who deals with TOS, that uses sliding scale fees. Good Luck.
1040074
Running is a very high-impact activity on your body.  One thing that you can do, and this sounds strange, but it can alleviate a lot of lower back pain as a result of running and other activities, is to do some light weight training exercises.  Supplement the running with weight-bearing exercise, and a lot of the pain should decrease.  \n\nYou can also try taking medication, but I'm sure you don't want to become dependent on that or anything.  You've already done well with picking out good shoes and a good surface, by the way.  \n\nAlso, there are a lot of stretching exercises you can do to strengthen the muscles in your lower back.  In the "sources" section, I'm giving you some links to check out to show some different stretches and things you can do to help.  Good luck!
935917
Check with a doctor. Pilates exercises are great for posture but you also spend a lot of time on your back. I would definitely stay away from the stretches where you curl up into a ball and roll along your entire vertebrae (unless of course doc says its ok).
631221
It's a long process I am going through the same thing.  Take a lot of IB profen it's good for inflammation.  Go to the gym and work your quads, eat bannanas.  Lay on your back put your hurt leg in the air and try to bend it down as much as possible.  It's going to hurt you have to try to get over the pain.  Every time you bend it try to make it go lower and lower.  This will help but you have to work with it and do everything your told to do.
548844
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
524992
Depends on where the back pain is coming from, no? I know when my back hurts they tell me to lay on the floor and put my legs up on the bed...basically elevate your legs and stay there for a half hr if not more. \n\nWhile sleeping, I'm told to lay on my side and put a pillow between your knees.\n\nAlso, if you're sitting up on anything that doesn't have something to rest your back, make sure you are not slouching. \n\nIf you walk in heels and you bend your knees while while you step down on the foot, that could be the cause.\n\nHowever, since I'm not a physical therapist, don't quote me on all this. See a qualified physician that can give you safe, practical advice!
794962
If the pain is frequently, you shoud visit a doctor so you don't risk hurting your back anymore.  If you can afford one, think about working with a personal trainer to learn how to properly do the exercises so you don't hurt yourself.  If the back pain continues, see a chiropracter or get a massage to relax the muscles.
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
955878
i have the same problem\nyou need to strengthenen your back muscles\nmine is caused by a slighrt scoliosis (curvature) of the spine\ni found doing exercises on an inflatable exercise ball helps tremendously and puts minimal stress on my back
270840
hang upside down from a tree... it'll help alot... n lots of stretchin exercises too...
62068
Depends on what the problem is. Some bone problems can even be helped by massage therapy, as it's possible that your muscles can keep pulling your spine in the wrong way. Discs and such typically need surgery.