intense lower back pain remedy/management?

I and lower back pain for years, maybe not as intense but not fun.

This abs article from Dr. Bookspan showed me how to change my over arching lower back posture to a neutral spine and I noticed a difference in about 20-30 min. when sitting in a chair. The pain seemed to melt away, I hope it's as fast for you. You'll learn to rotate your hips and keep them there.

If you have a disc problem then read the disc article.

As far as which medications to take and what drugs can be taken to together, no one other than a liscenced doctor or pharmacist can tell you. Taking advice from answers may lead to further complications and risks to your health.

However, I can tell you about my experiences from the injections you ask about. I think you are referring to steroid injections, and there are different types, which are designed to address different problems. Many are guided under fluroscopy, which is a 'live' real time X-ray, which is used to ensure the medication is injected into the right spot.

The type of injection I had done (three times) is called a lumbar transforamenal epidural steroid injection. This simply means it was performed from the side, to help relieve inflammation from a compressed (L5) nerve root.

The success rates of these injections will vary. It depends on factors such as diagnosis, amount of infmammation present, how long the condition has been present, the patient's repsonse to steroid medications, ect. The downtime is minimal, and you may be able to return to work/school in 24 hours. The pain often gets worse for a little while while, then if the procedure is successful, you should be feeling better in 5 or so days.

This will not 'fix' any spinal problems such as misalignment, slippage, herniated discs, ect. These injections only treat the inflammation and pain. Many people only have minor problems that don't require any extensive treatment such as surgery, and an injection or two is all they need. Once pain and inflammation is relieved, the patient can go to physical therapy to do strengthening excersises. Strengthening the 'core' muscles will help these muscles support the spine better. A stable spine means less inflammation and pain, and the patient is able to return to an active lifestyle.

The injections may not be successful, and that may be an indication that further treatment may be needed. It is always important to try more conservative treatments, such as injections, before resorting to more invasive procedures.

Good luck..

You should check this Sciatica Natural Treatment

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Normally, I would not answer a question like this as my expertise is generally in medication but I had severe sciatica while I was pregnant with my 3rd child (after having had twins) and I had sciatica so bad that I was finding it difficult to walk. I tried massage therapy and physical therapy and could not take medication

I went to the chiropractor and the pain was instantly relieved. My hips and lower back were out of alignment because I had carried twins the year before. On occasion a Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) can also work but they usually only work on one joint at a time - the chiropractor will do your whole back which works faster. Anyone who does not believe in chiropractors will tell you they are quacks - don't listen.

I don't necessarily believe that chiropractors can cure things like diabetes but they can definitely relieve some types of back pain especially if a pinched nerve is involved which is usually the cause of sciatica. Try a reputable chiropractor ASAP!

OK first off, let's focus on the real issue. You have intense Back pain. This is most likely to to a misalignment in your spine ( unless you did something traumatic to it). Any medication or shot that you take is not going to correct the problem. It is just going to cover up the symptoms. You really need to look at correcting the root cause.Then you can be free of pain without needed drugs or shots.

You do really need to see a chiropractor. They will be able to diagnose what is truly happening in your low back and then they should be able to help you correct it. Once your back is realigned, you should have some relief from the pain.

I really wish you the best

try to take note...does the pain in your lower back not go away but kinda 'ease up' a bit and then hit hard again? sort of like an 'ebb and flow' thing? During the intense part is your upper belly (atleast) really hard and do you feel 'pressure' in your crotch? If you answered YES to atleast 2 of these questions you're probably in labor. Go to hospital , relax, and congratulations! You're gonna be a mommy by tomorrow night!!

Call the doc's nurse before changing any medications; they'll tell you how often you can take it. All pain-killers are only cover-ups, not a cure.

Ask for order for Myofascial Therapy. Any Naturopath who does soft-tissue therapy can help.

In reality, you need to go to a chiropractor. Then you won't have to worry about pain medications. A chiropractor will actually fix the problem.

Sounds like you are only treating the symptoms.

You need a chiropractor to identify the specific cause and then you'll get the correct treatment.

I am going to suggest that you try these exercises at least once a day but it would be better to do this twice a day. The movements may not seem to be related to the back but the movements will have a positive effect on the back. All that is necessary is a straight chair. The first movement is to raise the left arm up as high as possible and then do the right arm. One arm will raise up higher than other so start on that arm. Raise that arm up as high and hard as you can for thirty seconds and then rest for fifteen seconds. Repeat this twice more and then do the opposite side three times exactly the same way. Now turn your head to the left as far as you can and then go to the right. One side will turn further than the other so start on that side and turn as hard and far as you can for thirty seconds and then rest for fifteen seconds. Do this twice more in exactly the same way and then do the opposite movement three times exactly the same way. Now get up and move around and the back should feel in less pain and freer. Return to the chair and twist the lower back to the left as far as you can and then to the right. One direction will move further so start on that side. Turn as far as far and hard as you can for thirty seconds and then rest for fifteen seconds. Repeat this twice more and then go to the opposite side for three times in exactly the same way. Lastly do this movement. Bring the Left knee up to the Right shoulder as close as possible and then do the Right knee up to the Left shoulder as close as possible. One side will move further than the other so start on that side. Bring that knee up to the opposite shoulder as close as possible for thirty seconds and then rest for fifteen seconds. Repeat twice exactly as done before. Now do the opposite side exactly the same way for three times always doing the movement for thirty seconds and then resting for fifteen seconds. This should help the back significantly just keep doing the movements. Good luck!

ask your chemist for advice with medication and see a physiotherapist