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Posted: 9/18/2004 10:55:14 AM EDT

I lifted a single body shower onto my back and walked it to the cabin for install ---
the wind blew it and like a sail it caught the wind and I tried to keep it in place --

Now my back hurts right over the left kidney area --- is this a muscle problem or a bone hurt ???

Been hurting for the last three days ???

Damn it -- over ten years no back problems and now this --- shit.

Posted: 9/18/2004 11:00:05 AM EDT

[#1]

I was helping my girlfriend move back into school i was lifting up the bed and ive been in pain for awhile now i went and saw the doc. She said i pulled my trap (ITS A TRAP!!) she gave me some muscle relax.. and said i should look into therapy. id goto the doc and see what they say dont mess around when it comes to your back

Posted: 9/18/2004 11:00:05 AM EDT

[#2]

Next time tell him not to leave it in there so long.......

Sgtar15

Posted: 9/18/2004 11:01:43 AM EDT

[#3]

Hard to say, more than likly it is a pulled muscle....BUT with a back injuire you just never know....

See a Doc if it keeps on hurting you...soon...

My back is all screwed up, started with a 20ft fall onto concret in 1987, and never has been right since...

I can be walking and all of a sudden, I have no left leg, gone, completly gone, then it comes back....

good luck....

Posted: 9/18/2004 11:03:27 AM EDT

[#4]

Tissue damage. The only bones in that area are your hip (below) ribs (above) and spine (center).

Posted: 9/18/2004 11:03:50 AM EDT

[#5]

Sounds like muscle, but a visit to an othopaedist will confirm.

I pulled a muscle this morning ... for about 4 minutes.

Posted: 9/18/2004 11:06:25 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
I lifted a single body shower onto my back and walked it to the cabin for install ---
the wind blew it and like a sail it caught the wind and I tried to keep it in place --

Now my back hurts right over the left kidney area --- is this a muscle problem or a bone hurt ???

Been hurting for the last three days ???

Damn it -- over ten years no back problems and now this --- shit.

So, it's not over the spine, but to the side? Does the pain travel at all? any pain / numbness / tingling into the butt or down either leg? Any changes in bowel or bladder habits? Are you walking normally? Either leg feel weak or watery?

Any of the above is indicitave of a real disc injury. If it's purely localized pain without any radiation down the leg or such, there's a good chance that you just really tweaked a muscle.

Posted: 9/18/2004 11:07:26 AM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
I lifted a single body shower onto my back and walked it to the cabin for install ---
the wind blew it and like a sail it caught the wind and I tried to keep it in place --

Now my back hurts right over the left kidney area --- is this a muscle problem or a bone hurt ???

Been hurting for the last three days ???

Damn it -- over ten years no back problems and now this --- shit.

The very best thing:

Hottest shower you can stand....

Let the water beat on the affected area for a few minutes.
Take 1600mm of Ibuprofen.

Posted: 9/18/2004 11:08:41 AM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
Quoted:
I lifted a single body shower onto my back and walked it to the cabin for install ---
the wind blew it and like a sail it caught the wind and I tried to keep it in place --

Now my back hurts right over the left kidney area --- is this a muscle problem or a bone hurt ???

Been hurting for the last three days ???

Damn it -- over ten years no back problems and now this --- shit.

So, it's not over the spine, but to the side? Does the pain travel at all? any pain / numbness / tingling into the butt or down either leg? Any changes in bowel or bladder habits? Are you walking normally? Either leg feel weak or watery?

Any of the above is indicitave of a real disc injury. If it's purely localized pain without any radiation down the leg or such, there's a good chance that you just really tweaked a muscle.

Thanks to all --- that is good news

A muscle will heal kinda fast --------- gives me hope

Posted: 9/18/2004 11:09:43 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
Quoted:
I lifted a single body shower onto my back and walked it to the cabin for install ---
the wind blew it and like a sail it caught the wind and I tried to keep it in place --

Now my back hurts right over the left kidney area --- is this a muscle problem or a bone hurt ???

Been hurting for the last three days ???

Damn it -- over ten years no back problems and now this --- shit.

The very best thing:

Hottest shower you can stand....

Let the water beat on the affected area for a few minutes.
Take 1600mm of Ibuprofen.

Ibuprofen ------ I have taken it and it helps alot ...........thanks bro.

Posted: 9/18/2004 11:11:39 AM EDT

[#10]

Never apply heat to inflamed muscles.

Posted: 9/18/2004 11:12:20 AM EDT

[#11]

Do the shower trick, it really works.

So does liquor.

Posted: 9/18/2004 11:12:53 AM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
Never apply heat to inflamed muscles.

After as many days as he claims, it's ok.

Posted: 9/18/2004 11:14:43 AM EDT

[#13]

A number of things could have happened.

Muscle spasm from hyper extension.

You could have pinched a nerve, the nerve bundles exit the side of you spine between the vertibre, hyper extension combined with rotation can pinch thes bundles.

Contrary to some advice, cold is often best, just like a muscle sprain or injury.

Best bet is see the doc.

Posted: 9/18/2004 11:23:53 AM EDT

[#14]

You could have pinched a nerve, the nerve bundles exit the side of you spine between the vertibre, hyper extension combined with rotation can pinch thes bundles.
I wondered about this ------------ is it a tempory thing or something that will persist for a long time ..?

Posted: 9/18/2004 11:27:51 AM EDT

[#15]

<sigh>

Dammit....I am going to do this for you Cyanide, but only this once. ANd in 24 hours I will delete this posts so it can never be used against me.

You have a pulled muscle.

Ibupropfen is good, but try this also.

Go to the store and get some fresh whole Ginger root and some tea bags. Cut some ginger into a cup, about 3-5 slices. Add tea bag and hot water....and a dallop of whiskey to taste. Ginger is a very strong nateral muscle relaxant when used fresh. It also has a strong odor, but use as much as you can. It will help.

There are other herbs that are also nateral muscle relaxants but I am ASSuming you already know that.

Sgtar15

This post will self desruct in 24 hours

Posted: 9/18/2004 11:29:00 AM EDT

[#16]

Thanks sarge

"I would do it for you also"

Posted: 9/18/2004 12:02:13 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
Thanks sarge

"I would do it for you also"

just stfu....

Sgtar15

Posted: 9/18/2004 12:07:14 PM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:
<sigh>

Dammit....I am going to do this for you Cyanide, but only this once. ANd in 24 hours I will delete this posts so it can never be used against me.

You have a pulled muscle.

Ibupropfen is good, but try this also.

Go to the store and get some fresh whole Ginger root and some tea bags. Cut some ginger into a cup, about 3-5 slices. Add tea bag and hot water....and a dallop of whiskey to taste. Ginger is a very strong nateral muscle relaxant when used fresh. It also has a strong odor, but use as much as you can. It will help.

There are other herbs that are also nateral muscle relaxants but I am ASSuming you already know that.

Sgtar15

This post will self desruct in 24 hours

Really???

SOFTIE!!!!

Posted: 9/18/2004 12:21:08 PM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Thanks sarge

"I would do it for you also"

just stfu....

Sgtar15

Hey get a room already!!! You know you LOVE

each other!!...

Posted: 9/18/2004 12:23:27 PM EDT

[#20]

Ok, time to let the "cat" out of the bag ----------- Sgtar15 is my brother.

Sorry sarge -- had to let them know.....

Tell the folks I will be there that weekend.............

Posted: 9/18/2004 3:53:20 PM EDT

[#21]

If it's muscle see a DR.

If it's skeletal see a chiropractor.

Posted: 9/18/2004 4:11:00 PM EDT

[#22]

My suggestion would be to go see a chiropractor first. I recently had a nerve type pain that went around my shoulder blade and all the way down the back of my arm. My little finger was numb and I lost all the strength in my hand for a week. The first chiro I went to wasn't getting the job done so I went back to a guy I had seen before my insurance plan changed. Cost me some money but he showed me on the x-rays where the actual problem was in my neck. He had me feeling much better within a week. Also, he had me try some magnesium citrate powder. Tasted like alka-seltzer. Works as a natural anti-inflammatory. It really worked! Felt better within 10 minutes of taking the first dose. Good luck.

Posted: 9/18/2004 4:16:52 PM EDT

[#23]

Quoted:
Ok, time to let the "cat" out of the bag ----------- Sgtar15 is my brother.

Sorry sarge -- had to let them know.....

Tell the folks I will be there that weekend.............

I kinda thought you two were related all along, but the way you fight I was thinking you were married. I just could not figure out which one was the bitch!!

Sounds like you may be having some problems with the ole sciatica nerve. You need to get it checked out because it can be bad news.

Posted: 9/18/2004 4:27:39 PM EDT

[#24]

I never had any back pain either and I did a lot of lifting. One day vacuuming under the bed I twisted my back and couldn't get out of bed for a few days. Turned out a herniated disk was the problem and nerve pressure was causing pain. Still there mildly. Maybe see a chiro and get an x-ray. Not recommending chiros just think it might be the cheaper way. Anyway my pain has always been over the kidney area. Disc should heal if you do a little therapy.

Posted: 9/18/2004 5:15:22 PM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:
Never apply heat to inflamed muscles.

AMEN to that!

Find a Chiropractor!
Let him take some X-Rays to rule out any serious injury........then let him do some easy Orthopedic/Neurologic tests to be sure that it's a less serious injury.
Once the Chiro has ruled out the serious stuff let them work the spine for a few days.
It's worth it!

Posted: 9/18/2004 5:45:55 PM EDT

[#26]

I'd second the motrin, but what is 1600mm? If Cincinnatis means 1600mg, thats a shitload I'd try half of that. Good luck, hope its just a pulled muscle.

Posted: 9/18/2004 6:14:07 PM EDT

[#27]

Be very careful with your back. Most back injuries NEVER heal completely and are likely to cause trouble farther down the road, and sometimes people have to live with chronic pain for the rest of their lives just because they lifted something incorrectly ONE time.

There is no better argument for having a workout and exercise program than your back. Keep your back muscles strong and you're less likely to injure your back as the muscles help to keep your spine in proper alignment.

My back is VERY strong, so strong that I don't know what my maximum weight limit is on the back extension machines in any local gym because none of them go that high. (I do at least 30 reps at 305 pounds every time I go. I can't find a machine with a higher limit.) When I have to lift something, I lift correctly. And I know my limits and don't challenge them. As a result, I'm one of the few people I know my age (I'm 39) that has had ZERO back trouble.

All of your body is more resistant to injuries if you're stronger, but it's most important to your back.

CJ

Posted: 9/18/2004 7:11:53 PM EDT

[#28]

Sounds like the wind caught it and you twisted to acomodate and twisted your back muscles!

You can do the same thing by not bending your legs when you lift!

I hurt my back muscles once and just kept on working till I couldn't stand erect anymore!!

Went to a Chiro and he exrayed my back and showed me the exrays!! My muscles were showing up on the exrays!!!

Muscels don't normally show up on exrays but because I wouldn't shut down by myself,the brain was flooding my back muscels with calcium to stiffin me up and shut me down!!

He gave me placibo calcium and put me at rest and my back sraightened up!!!

You hurt yourself enough the old brain will take over to put you at rest!!

When I take a shower I take the last part of it with the shower head pointed at my lower back as hot as I can stand it while arms outstreched on the other wall while leaning in a slow walk!!

Works for me even after crawling off a roof after putting on many squares of shingles!~!

Bob