alice Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Ok maybe I shouldn?t have helped my brother pull down a tree but it was the first sighting since lockdown. Now a week later I?ve still got excruciating pains in my back. 10 mins to stand up. Urgh! Any help please Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/256968-lower-back-chronic-pain-advice-please/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigello Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Is it a trapped nerve/bulging disc or a muscular problem? Put ice on it for ten minutes, then heat. Take ibuprofen and paracetamol. Move as much as you can and seek out a physio. Look online for your specific pain and see whether there are exercises to suit. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmTe0LsfEbpkDpgrxKAWbRA are good, if a little bit corny. Good luck! Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/256968-lower-back-chronic-pain-advice-please/#findComment-1432573 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnL Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 I had both knee pain and sciatica (in separate legs) after doing some work. The sciatica went after about 6 weeks and the knee still hurts a few months later.I had to keep buying codeine/paracetamol for a week even though you're not supposed to (they say 3 days max). Tried heat and cold sprays too but they didn't do much. Very gentle stretching helped with the sciatica - increasing it as I could. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/256968-lower-back-chronic-pain-advice-please/#findComment-1432590 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 Daniel at Dulwich Chiropractic is seeing patients for emergencies (and now others also).I can very highly recommend him.http://www.dulwichchiropractic.co.ukHope you are in less pain soon, Alice.ETA: An update on their website says they are currently working 11 hour days and weekends. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/256968-lower-back-chronic-pain-advice-please/#findComment-1432600 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alice Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 Very helpful ideas. Many many thanks. Paracetamol and heat and stretches. And there?s a glimmer of improvement. Can physical therapists work if you?re shielding? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/256968-lower-back-chronic-pain-advice-please/#findComment-1432664 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 I guess you need to ask, but I'm sure it will be possible given the right precautions.I guess you need to weigh up the pros and cons.Daniel is very helpful.I'm sure he would give you advice over the phone, if he or you don't feel a physical visit is advisable, but obviously chiropractic itself involves hands on treatment (to the best of my knowledge). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/256968-lower-back-chronic-pain-advice-please/#findComment-1432667 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alice Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 Thanks for that.I?ll give it a couple more days andufim not back to my usual bendiness I?ll give him a ring. I did go once to breuggermeyer himself on Denmark hill. he charged ?4 and that was a very long time ago. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/256968-lower-back-chronic-pain-advice-please/#findComment-1432706 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bidvid Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 IT is not a long term solution but if you need to ease the pain a little lie on your back, with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Your feet need to be a little wider than your hip width and then let your knees fall together. (I hope I have explained that alright). It releases the lower back a bit and stops those electricity pains you can sometimes get when you lie down initially. Good luck :) Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/256968-lower-back-chronic-pain-advice-please/#findComment-1432790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianr Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Nigello wrote:--------------> Is it a trapped nerve/bulging disc > or a muscular problem? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/256968-lower-back-chronic-pain-advice-please/#findComment-1432819 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpringTime Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 I wasn't diagnosed but these worked for me:https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/exercises-for-sciatica/ Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/256968-lower-back-chronic-pain-advice-please/#findComment-1432823 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alice Posted July 6, 2020 Author Share Posted July 6, 2020 Ianr and Nigello. I just don?t know which it is. Nothing looks different tho. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/256968-lower-back-chronic-pain-advice-please/#findComment-1432924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigello Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Is there tingling in the foot, calf, thigh? If so, it?s likely to be a pinched nerve caused by a bulging disc or skeletal problem. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/256968-lower-back-chronic-pain-advice-please/#findComment-1432988 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lameduck Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 ASK your chemist about a belladonna plastermake sure you are safe to use [ hence ask chemist ]cost 5- 6 poundsyour back will be better in a couple of hoursI had problemcouldnt stand sit. get up or down. husband went to Krystalscame back with one of these, pharmacist said will work fast, I will be honestdidnt believe him, put on at 4pm moving about by 6pm brilliant Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/256968-lower-back-chronic-pain-advice-please/#findComment-1433015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
intexasatthe moment Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Well ,I've had a quick google and it seems that would cerainly help with the pain .I love Krystals ,simply the best . Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/256968-lower-back-chronic-pain-advice-please/#findComment-1433024 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomskip Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Perhaps you are just imagining this pain and should keep quiet about it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/256968-lower-back-chronic-pain-advice-please/#findComment-1433053 Share on other sites More sharing options...
singalto Posted July 6, 2020 Share Posted July 6, 2020 I?m shielding but had to go to Daniel, the chiropractor, who wears a mask, shield, apron and gloves. The patient also wear a mask. He sees half his usual number of patients as he does a thorough clean between patients. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/256968-lower-back-chronic-pain-advice-please/#findComment-1433084 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnL Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Nigello Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> Is there tingling in the foot, calf, thigh? If so,> it?s likely to be a pinched nerve caused by a> bulging disc or skeletal problem.I think that's sciatica except the sciatic nerve goes from lower back to foot and can hurt all along its length - remember laughing when my Mum had it and couldn't move - not laughing when I did. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/256968-lower-back-chronic-pain-advice-please/#findComment-1433126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alice Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 I don?t think it?s sciatica as only the back hurts. Walking, Stretches and Paracetamol are working. Slowly. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/256968-lower-back-chronic-pain-advice-please/#findComment-1433332 Share on other sites More sharing options...
holloway Posted July 8, 2020 Share Posted July 8, 2020 alice, try 'voltarol', it worked for me. It's a cream you massage into the affected area, you can buy it over the counter. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/256968-lower-back-chronic-pain-advice-please/#findComment-1433546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alice Posted August 6, 2020 Author Share Posted August 6, 2020 thanks for all the suggestions. ive tried Voltarol, freeze spray, exercises - all work to some extent. but im not completely flexible. Has anyone got any experience of virtual physiotherapy - can that work? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/256968-lower-back-chronic-pain-advice-please/#findComment-1441534 Share on other sites More sharing options...
monica Posted August 6, 2020 Share Posted August 6, 2020 I had excruciating back pain, thought it was sciatica, it was not. I had acupuncture and the back pain has disappeared. I have acupuncture on a regular basis and I knew it would help. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/256968-lower-back-chronic-pain-advice-please/#findComment-1441540 Share on other sites More sharing options...
intexasatthe moment Posted August 7, 2020 Share Posted August 7, 2020 Alice - ibuprofen reduces inflamation as well as pain so might be more effective than paracetamol. Though it's more of an irritant to the gut and not everyone should take it .Cold compresses better than freeze spray . You could try alternating with hot .I think the science is that heat increases blood supply to affected area and cold reduces inflamation .Good luck ,back pain is so all pervasive. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/256968-lower-back-chronic-pain-advice-please/#findComment-1441568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 alice Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> thanks for all the suggestions. ive tried> Voltarol, freeze spray, exercises - all work to> some extent. but im not completely flexible. Has> anyone got any experience of virtual physiotherapy> - can that work?Have you decided against consulting a chiropractor?You could speak to Daniel on the phone and get a feel for whether he could help, if you don't want to go straight to an appointment? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/256968-lower-back-chronic-pain-advice-please/#findComment-1442388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigello Posted August 10, 2020 Share Posted August 10, 2020 Search side glides and extension. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/256968-lower-back-chronic-pain-advice-please/#findComment-1442425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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