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Post by carhoch on Apr 1, 2019 18:41:09 GMT
Tightening a screw ,yes really  Right now I am in my relax chair with is a heating pad but if any of you as a remedy or some wisdom to how I can feel better ,feel free to share . ps I will go see the dr tomorrow if I don’t feel better. |
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Post by papersilly on Apr 1, 2019 19:04:44 GMT
Oh my gosh, I thought I was the only one who manages to pull a back muscle while tightening screws. Keep that heating pad on there!
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Post by sunshine on Apr 1, 2019 19:11:40 GMT
I think you're supposed to start with ice on a muscle strain or pull. Heat will increase swelling. When you're feeling better you can alternate between the two.
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Post by carhoch on Apr 1, 2019 19:14:23 GMT
Oh my gosh, I thought I was the only one who manages to pull a back muscle while tightening screws. Keep that heating pad on there! I’m glad I’m not the only one who did that not that I’m glad you did it also but I really felt ridiculous. |
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Post by carhoch on Apr 1, 2019 19:15:38 GMT
I think you're supposed to start with ice on a muscle strain or pull. Heat will increase swelling. When you're feeling better you can alternate between the two. Well it’s a little too late to start the ice thing but I will try to alternate .thank you |
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Post by scrapmaven on Apr 1, 2019 19:18:37 GMT
An anti-inflammatory like Advil might really help.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 1, 2019 22:15:28 GMT
An anti-inflammatory like Advil might really help. If you take one, it'll have to be at the prescription dosage to get the anti-inflammatory effect. The OTC dosage helps with pain. Always with food, preferably with an antacid especially if using the higher dosage. Heat on rising, ice throughout the day. Don't stay completely immobile, short walks, alternate standing/sitting, etc. *not a doctor |
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Post by gsquaredmom on Apr 1, 2019 22:49:35 GMT
Not a doc but deal with this a lot. If near the spine, a muscle may have spasmed to save your disc, for lack of a better way to put it. It’s a way your body protects your spine. I can unlock those by lying on my back with my legs bent over a body pillow and sticking a knuckle under my back on the tight muscle until it releases. Golf balls work, as well.
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Post by pierkiss on Apr 1, 2019 22:50:38 GMT
I pulled mine this afternoon by bending over to pick up a sock. I feel your pain.
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Post by RosieKat on Apr 1, 2019 23:05:00 GMT
Well, just to help you feel less ridiculous, I pulled mine yesterday (not too badly, thankfully) trying not to sit on my cat who had jumped onto my bed as I was about to sit down.
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Post by cindyupnorth on Apr 1, 2019 23:10:48 GMT
ICE ICE ICE and ibro. Never heat. Heat feels good at the time, but increases circulation to the area. IE, swelling, inflammation. Get up and walk every hour during the day. Normal to be sore tomorrow. just keep icing, and ibro
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Post by wagleg on Apr 2, 2019 0:11:20 GMT
I have recently tried Lidocaine cream 4%, OTC from CVS
I have allso used Clove Bud oil mixed with apricot or coconut oil and it works wonders.
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Post by carhoch on Apr 2, 2019 1:42:11 GMT
I pulled mine this afternoon by bending over to pick up a sock. I feel your pain. I am sorry you have it too  |
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Post by carhoch on Apr 2, 2019 1:45:16 GMT
Well, just to help you feel less ridiculous, I pulled mine yesterday (not too badly, thankfully) trying not to sit on my cat who had jumped onto my bed as I was about to sit down. So what’s worse pulling your back avoiding the cat or sitting on the cat and getting bitten in the rear end  |
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Post by carhoch on Apr 2, 2019 1:47:49 GMT
ICE ICE ICE and ibro. Never heat. Heat feels good at the time, but increases circulation to the area. IE, swelling, inflammation. Get up and walk every hour during the day. Normal to be sore tomorrow. just keep icing, and ibro I was on the heat pad all day ...so too late but I will know for next times |
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Post by RosieKat on Apr 4, 2019 18:54:03 GMT
what’s worse pulling your back avoiding the cat or sitting on the cat and getting bitten in the rear end It was the nice cat, so she just would have looked at me sadly and made me feel guilty for life. Pulling my back was the better option!  |
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Right now I am in my relax chair with is a heating pad but if any of you as a remedy or some wisdom to how I can feel better ,feel free to share .
