what is agood way to get rid of lower back spasms without taking painkillers or muscle relaxers?
915673
why are you having spasms? If you can stretch the back that could help you with those spasms. At night you can put a heating pack, ice is only if is acute condition, and if is swelled up, but heat will calm the muscles that are contracted. Here are some stretches you can do:\n\nBack Stretch\n1. Start by kneeling on the ground with your arms out in front of you.\n2. Slide your arms further away and slowly shift your hips back towards your feet until a comfortable stretch is felt.\n3. Now slide your hands to the right until a stretch is felt down the side of your torso. Repeat to the left.\n\n Low Back Stretch\n1. Lie on back with right knee drawn toward chest. \n2. Slowly bring bent leg across body until a stretch is felt in the lower back and hip area.\n3. Remember to keep shoulders squared and flat on ground at all times. Bottom leg should be bent so that your knees are aligned. \nIf after all this the spasms are still there, try a massage, definitly it will help with you with the spasms. to increase circulation and decrease pain and much more\nGood luck, good health  :)
423268
The treatment would depend on why she is having muscle spasms. Are they due to trauma/injury? If so, mom_overboard's reccommendations are good. It is also possible that it could be a nutritional imbalance related to potassium, sodium, or calcium levels. the only way to determine if this is the problem is to see a physician & have lab work drawn(chemistry analysis).
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
169675
A heating pad works wonders. Something warm will help ease your muscle cramping.
1070044
Taking pain pills is okay when you need to, but I suggest to try Anti-Flammatory pills instead because some pain pills given for moderate to severe pain can lead to addiction.\nUnfortunately, lumbar back pain is horrible from onset. The effects can leave a man or woman in depression and cause other health problems...lumbar back is nothing to play with. There are cat scans, MRI, Mylo grams and much more to detect exactly what is causing the pain, but deterioration with disc disease amongst many of the factors including Scoliosis can lead to Spinal Steno-sis and then your in deep trouble. Treat that back like a baby because once it is injured the percentage rate of recovery fully is almost obsolete. God Bless with all God Speed and good luck... signed......Disabled American Veteran
364835
take an asprin (preferbably the kind ment for muscle aches)\n\nthen put a hot cloth on it for 20 minutes, put ice for 20 and repeat as often as needed, try sleeping with your back on an electric blanket (maybe... i'm not sure how safe it is)\n\ngood luck
52174
First you should see a doctor or chiropractor to determine if there is a serious problem. If you just have moderate low back pain with no obvious injury, there are a few things you can do. Alternate heat and ice 5-10 minutes each every 1/2 hour. There are stretches you can do to strengthen your back and ease the pain. It is very important to do some type of stretching or exercises. If you don't, things will get worse as you loose muscle tone! Good luck! It may seem like it will never get better..just give it some time and it will if you take the time to do what you need to do heal yourself!
903986
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.
74151
It depends on whether it's muscular or disc related.\n\nFor muscular: sleep flat on your back on a firm surface with your legs bent. Do excercises to strengthen your abdominals. Weak abs are a primary culprit in back strain. Use proper body mechanics. Not too much lifting, and when you do, bend your knees and keep the load close to you. Remember, prevention is easier than cure.\n\nDisc: See a chiropractor, they'll feel it out. Then, see an orthopedic surgeon. Get their advice before doing careful stretching, inversion therapy, and yoga, if you can handle it. Here again, prevention is easier than cure. Try yoga, and eat lots of fiber.
1140736
used for: neuro-muscle spasms ( due to multiple sclerosis, damage of the spinal cord, degenerative, inflammative or trauma process of spinal cord; damage of the brain due to trauma as well as infantile cerebral phases. peripheral related muscle spasms; prolapse; after surgery (cervical, thoracic and lumbar); coxatherosis;\n\nside effects:\nsleepiness, dry mouth, vomiting, headache, dizziness, seelping disorders, low bp; bradycardia, allergic reaction; wekness of muscles; high dosage can even produce hallucinations and many other side effects:\n=> so when you want to take that medication, please double check with your physician first due to the severity of the side effects mentioned above (not all are included).
231269
Sounds like a back problem.Try talking to a chiropractor.
453164
She might want to go to a regular doctor to determine if these "lumps" are really muscle spasms or maybe something else (like benign tumors). I have lipomas, which are benign, soft tumors and they are often painful.\nIf the pain is severe, she should try alternating heat and ice applications. (I heat a moist towel in the microwave, wrap it in another towel, then put it on the back for 15-20 minutes- same time with the ice). \nI am a chiropractic believer, but I do know that they can't do much for spasms- just misalignment of the spine itself. \nShe can take Ibuprofen or Aleve, both are anti-inflammatory drugs which reduce pain and are over the counter.
1064399
Ibuprofen.  Plenty of water intake. \nActive rest (that means not sitting on your duff all day. Go about normal activities. Do housework.)\nGet a massage.\nTiger balm or some other kind of topical muscle relaxant.
1165305
Your doctor should have you seeing a physical therapist.  If you don't want to do that see  a chiropractor who does myofascial release technique.  That'll help with the spasms.  Ice the area to reduce swelling.  Anti-inflamatory meds or muscle relaxers to deal with pain and spasms.  If these things don't help see about getting a cortisone injection.  That may help with the swelling.
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!
805397
Personally, I don't suggest you to see a chiro. You may however try putting hot compress on the area for 20 - 30 min a day or as needed. Then try stretching back muscles. Also, strengthen muscles on your back. If the pain worsens, try seeing an orthopedic doctor. You you will go through an a xray to check if it's your spine that's causing the pain. If it's the muscle, go to a physical therapist. You can be treated with Ultrasound and they'll teach you the different exercises that can stretch and streghten the muscles supporting your back legs.
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Chamomile is great...drink it as tea.  Also try warm milk.  It has Melatonin in it, which causes your muscles to relax naturally.  \n\nThen stay AWAY from caffeine.  Caffeine will cause your blood vessels to constrict...like you need any type of constricting right now.  A warm bath, a warm glass of milk, and some soothing music will do wonders.\n\nAnd lastly, and most difficult, try not to STRESS.  It always makes our discomforts worse.