Posted: 8/18/2014 4:36:35 PM EDT
What do do? Just took muscle relaxers. Drink? 
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A chiropractor that knows what they are doing.  Physical Therapist. People on this site seem to have a hard on for chiropractors. They serve a purpose, but all they do is joint mobilizations, and are usually temporary fixes. A PT has a bag or tools at his/her disposal, and they generally have a lot of experience with pt's with back pain/spasms. |
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What he said. Muscle relaxers are the worst thing you can do. The spasm is a defensive reaction to the real problem--IOW a symptom and not the problem. I have had what I considered back spasms and muscle relaxers and narcotic pain killers for a day or two and I was good as new. YMMV |
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I have had what I considered back spasms and muscle relaxers and narcotic pain killers for a day or two and I was good as new. YMMV Quoted:
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What he said. Muscle relaxers are the worst thing you can do. The spasm is a defensive reaction to the real problem--IOW a symptom and not the problem. I have had what I considered back spasms and muscle relaxers and narcotic pain killers for a day or two and I was good as new. YMMV Have you ever tried a TENS unit? It will block the pain, you can wear it as long as you want, and you don't have to take mind altering drugs. |
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I have had what I considered back spasms and muscle relaxers and narcotic pain killers for a day or two and I was good as new. YMMV Quoted:
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What he said. Muscle relaxers are the worst thing you can do. The spasm is a defensive reaction to the real problem--IOW a symptom and not the problem. I have had what I considered back spasms and muscle relaxers and narcotic pain killers for a day or two and I was good as new. YMMV I've had some good days with muscle relaxants and non-narcotic pain killers when I've had to deal with muscle spasms in my back. |
| I took my last Soma tablet and got my own EMS Rehab Stimulator. Cost me $400 out of pocket and I needed an Rx at the time. I discovered EMS through my chiropractor but PT's use the same device. It was worth every damn dime. Now when they strike, the wife slaps the pads on my back and I dial up the juice, the drugs couldn't even come close to providing the same level of relief. |
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I took my last Soma tablet and got my own EMS Rehab Stimulator. Cost me $400 out of pocket and I needed an Rx at the time. I discovered EMS through my chiropractor but PT's use the same device. It was worth every damn dime. Now when they strike, the wife slaps the pads on my back and I dial up the juice, the drugs couldn't even come close to providing the same level of relief. What model are you using, if you don't mind me asking? |
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Quoted: What he said. Muscle relaxers are the worst thing you can do. The spasm is a defensive reaction to the real problem--IOW a symptom and not the problem. But that's what "real" doctors, you know people with M.D after their name prescribe so it can't be wrong.
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Physical Therapist. People on this site seem to have a hard on for chiropractors. They serve a purpose, but all they do is joint mobilizations, and are usually temporary fixes. A PT has a bag or tools at his/her disposal, and they generally have a lot of experience with pt's with back pain/spasms. Quoted:
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A chiropractor that knows what they are doing. Physical Therapist. People on this site seem to have a hard on for chiropractors. They serve a purpose, but all they do is joint mobilizations, and are usually temporary fixes. A PT has a bag or tools at his/her disposal, and they generally have a lot of experience with pt's with back pain/spasms. Yep, much better idea to visit a PT. |
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Have you ever tried a TENS unit? It will block the pain, you can wear it as long as you want, and you don't have to take mind altering drugs. Quoted:
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What he said. Muscle relaxers are the worst thing you can do. The spasm is a defensive reaction to the real problem--IOW a symptom and not the problem. I have had what I considered back spasms and muscle relaxers and narcotic pain killers for a day or two and I was good as new. YMMV Have you ever tried a TENS unit? It will block the pain, you can wear it as long as you want, and you don't have to take mind altering drugs. I think the best approach is to see a PT or MD who can help you find the right tools. Meds serve a purpose too, as does a TENS. I've used everything available over 14 years of back problems. What you need is a professional who can help you develop a game plan. |
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Sometimes followed by a couple days flat of my back in the bed. I wish I had listened to my dad when I was younger and he told me to not gut myself picking up heavy shit by myself. Just because you can doesn't mean you should.  Quoted:
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Hot shower & 5 advil Sometimes followed by a couple days flat of my back in the bed. I wish I had listened to my dad when I was younger and he told me to not gut myself picking up heavy shit by myself. Just because you can doesn't mean you should.   Aint that the truth!!!!! but young & dumb tinking you're Invincible
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