Moley

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Have had some back pain for a while, which i have been going to a chiropractor about, and thought it was getting better.

However, whilst working on the car yesterday i have managed to put it out again, and am in a bit of pain.

I know lower back pain is a common problem, so what do you guys use to ease the pain?

Am back to the chiropractor on Wednesday, but could do with some advise in the mean time.

Am currently using a hot water bottle, icepack, and a gel.

Budgie

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i have had the same in the past gary
i use voltarol tablets when its very bad
but not all the time as they are not good for your stomach
also try wearing a support belt, sport direct shops for £5
ice on ice off at 5min intervals is best
hope that helps m8

Moley

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Thanks mate, will try to ice on/ice off method this evening, and will start popping the pills tomorrow if no improvement.

The ice pack did seem to help last night, so fingers crossed.

(Need to be fit for 27th Feb)

Maz

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Rest is vital whilst the pain persists. Ice will definitely help inflammation and soothe the pain. Physiotherapy is also benificial as soon as you are able to move again.

Boro

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I got some Ibuprofen Gel, is that the stuff you have? Works really well in conjunction with heat.

myblackwrx

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i've used Deep Heat heat rub and Deep Heat patches (basically a large plaster that you put onto the skin and gives a nice slow heat release for 8 hours (Deep Heat Patch (4 Single Patches)*-*SuperLiving Pharmacy)

Have a look in Boots as they sell a lot of back treatments i also do quite a few exercises as well.

Abdabz

I spend many hours sat at a desk being a businessman doing business. I got lower back pain about 18 months ago... Sometimes the ache was more a sharp pain and this made me sad.
I went to my doctor who told me I had back pain but offered little else.
I went to a sport physiotherapist who pummelled me, pulled me, pushed me, squashed me and after 2 sessions I have not had a relapse since
I was also given various excercises that I didnt know about to do whenever my back might get tight in the future... It's all good.

So, no trendy gimmicks, just proper, scientific thingies... yes.

shooter007

you could try a tens machine mild to strong electric pulses (siatic problems ) or physio fantastic for damaged neck (spondalitis/losis.)

cster

Yeah, this could be well worth a try.
You can get them from Lloyds Pharmacies for about £15.
I have had lower back issues for ages and this machine does the job.
Cheaper than physio and who wants to be taking pain killers if they don't have to?

dunx

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Cider ! two bottles and **ck the back pain...

Hic !

dunx

cster

Yeah, but what if you get lucky with the ladies?
That + cider = traction in intensive care!

Leslie

I also use one of those electric head pads for your back that you can get from Boots. Its a great help and it helps to have your muscles all warmed up before you start moving about.

Les

sti degsy

have you been the docs ,i had bad pain for about a year went the docs said it was muscle related went back work after physio but got worse last christmas went back,got sent for a scan turns out its arthritis! on pills to manage the pain but now and again it traps my nerves and get intense pins and needles down my right leg!

lem6

the mrs has had back pain for ages which causes bad sciatica, currently having accupuncture(sp?) then if no joy then a spinal injection(eek) been told she tore a disc, back pain is a serious problem!