I need help with back pain!?
928558
Honestly,  If the pain just started yesterday after lifting some boxes and isn't horrifically bad, then you should give it a few days.  90% of all back problems self-resolve within 10 days to 2 weeks regardless of the actual condition or the type of injury, provided it wasn't a major trauma.  If you are not opposed to taking over-the-counter meds, try Alleve, 2 in the morning and 1 in the afternoon, each day for 7-10 days.  Ice is usually better immediately after injury because it decreases any associated swelling and numbs the nerve endings (20 minutes, every 4-6 hours during the day).  Also, try to stay moderately active with your typical daily routine but of course, no lifting or recreational sports until your are better.\n\nIf you are not significantly improved within 7 days (at least a  50%-75% decrease in symptoms) then make an appointment to see your physician.  If the physician recommends rehab, ask to be referred to an experienced physical therapist that specializes in manual therapy and/or spine care.  Also, do not be afraid to contact several rehab centers and ask if they have a therapist that specializes in spine care but you should really look for one that is either in private practice or manages a small facility.  I do NOT recommend Novacare and/or HealthSouth as most of these facilities do NOT allow their therapist control over their own schedule and you will not likely be able to see the same therapist from visit to visit, which is poor medicine dictated by corporate interest.  I also do NOT recommend chiropractic, there may be some decent chiros out there but their profession is so littered with quacks and money grubbers that it is a big gamble.  Check out the following link http://www.chirobase.org/
682396
MRI isnt necessarily going to let you know whats the cause of your back pain. If you have fallen recently, you may have a some sort of vertebral bruising. Typically back pain arrises from muscle strain. If you have done heavy lifiting or strenous excercise and your lower back hurts, the piriformis muscle (around the buttocks area) can become very tight causing very painful back pain. That muscle happens to tighten up often when i run alot. \n\nMy suggestion, get a nice lower back massage or, if you are worried, go see an osteopathic doctor. They can do back adjustments and/or give you a cortazone shot if need be in order to help with pain. I deffintely recommend a DO over and MD... \n\n...good luck...
231269
Sounds like a back problem.Try talking to a chiropractor.
947000
Did you get one of those back pain anesthetics? Those could be the cause.\n\nBut a pinched nerve in the back would be a different explanation. I would go see a doc, get referred to a specialist. Then they can give you an xray and MRI to determine if there is anything wrong. They will give you pain medication and probably refer you to a physical therapist. They will show you how to probably sit up, do exercises to strengthen that area of the back, etc.
1186814
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!
476951
My advice:\n\n1.   At night, sleep on your side, legs slightly bent, with a thin pillow between your knees.  This will reduce the presure on your spine as you sleep.\n\n2.  Stretch your back several times a day.  A good one is lay flat on your back, rotate your trunk, with your left leg straight and your right leg bent, try to touch your right knee to the ground to your left. Then straighten your right leg, bend your left leg, rotate your trunk, try to touch your left knee to the ground to your right.  Another good one is when sitting, reach your right hand behind your head, and touch your left shoulder blade, then reach your left hand behind your head and try to touch your right should blade.\n\n3.  If your a student, you should have access to the campus health club.  Join, and ask to be shown stretches and exercises specifically for your back (explain that you've had some back issues).
543317
Oh honey, those poor children.  You should take a spelling class if you are going to teach.  As for your back try acupuncture.
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!
301293
Try going to a chiropractor.  Going there has helped my back a lot.  Maybe your insurance will even cover it.  Call around and see who takes your insurance.  You will need to have an X-ray done the first visit.  You will have a consultation and probably an adjustment the first day too. If you can't go to a chiropractor, you could try your doctor.
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.
565280
I was told that exercise to increase strength of muscles in back can help. But make sure you do it under doctor care. You could do more damage then good if you don't do the right ones for your condition.
684911
Go to a chiropractor.  They sure have helped me a lot.
1032865
Seriously, take back pain seriously.\n\nFirst, you need to see a chiropractor, or other health professional to be sure your back is properly aligned.  These  people are not quacks, as they have restored my alignment a few times, especially following my car accident.\n\nIf your bones are ok, your nerves are next.  One could be hung up between your vertebrae.\n\nIf it's not your nerves, muscles or tendons could be overworked, or too weak for the work you do.\n\nIf a tennis player has tennis elbow, for example, he has to  \n1)  rest it \n2)  massage it\n3)  treat it - heat /cold, ointment, muscle relaxer, sauna/whirlpool,etc.....and once the pain subsides, \n4)  exercise  to strengthen it - including sensible weight training\n5)  stretch, stretch, stretch\n\nThese 5 points are routine maintenence for a lifetime.\n\nBy the way, contributing to the problem could also be your matress, or the way you sleep, or unsafe lifting practices.\n\nOne more thing comes to mind:  you can expect back problems to surface as your stomach muscles weaken.
623549
I think a back brace would be really helpful to you. I have linked to one of the best back braces out there.
138340
you need a chiropractic or go to  www.myBackSolution.com
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.
150498
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.