What is the best way to get rid of lower back pain? Arthritis.?

4 Comments

1. Sofy says:

   July 25, 2010 at 1:56 pm

   ICY HOT, itll cool down the pain.
2. kds1974 says:

   July 25, 2010 at 2:29 pm

   You should really see a doctor. It may not be serious but there could be disk problems. They may prescribe medicine, excercise, or in some cases surgery.
3. lamilia says:

   July 25, 2010 at 3:28 pm

   Low back pain can be due to many factors. The fact you’re having problems lifting objects can have a lot to do with the way you are lifting them. Typically, you want to squat down bending both knees, and lift with your legs, not your back. The object you are lifting should also be close to your body, decreasing the amount of force required to lift it. Weak abdominal muscles can also contribute to back pain. I would consider going to a physical therapist who would be able to instruct you in proper lifting techniques, exercises to improve deep abdominal strength, and help relieve any soreness you are experiencing. Exercise is also one of the best ways to help with arthritis.
4. Keko says:

   July 25, 2010 at 3:31 pm

   Start with a chiropractor to make sure everything is in proper alignment, then massage therapist.
   Muscles like ropes are made of many fibers or strands. If some of the individual fibers that work in combination to make the muscle strong are not relaxing they bulk up in the middle and are stretched thin on the ends which results in the appearance of “knots” they are the tender spots. The muscles that effect headaches can come from as far away as the lower back and include shoulders, arms, neck and head causing a cascade effect. So a massage (professional if possible) will help.
   Specific to the leg – run your hand lengthwise down the section of leg that hurts. You will find tender spots these are the knots described above. Apply pressure to this area in a similar motion just over the length of the knot – it will take many sessions of doing this once or twice per session to get the muscle to relax.
   Specific to the head – at the base of the skull where it connects to the spine there is a ridge in an upsidedown V like shape – press in and up to the count of three, three times to help relax the muscles there. All through the hair scratch lightly the head you will find tender spots those are knots (rub the rest of the head) the idea is to go over them semi frequently until they are gone.
   General – Muscles need magnisium (regulates many things) and potassium – both can be found in bananas or molasses (a swig or two)
   Hydrate with any nonsugar (even the substitutes) liquids – quantity = your body weight divided by 2 times ounces daily. The head of neurology (10 years ago) at UCDavis told my husband that running a body low on water is like running a car low on oil – there will be problems.
   Reference – The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies teaches about muscles and how to help them yourself.