What do you you do for a back spasm?
By benhilo
@benhilo (871)
Tripoli, Libya
July 4, 2008 1:15am CST
A few days ago I helped a friend load and unload 3 cords of wood (by myself) later that evening I was playing poker. While playing I have a tendency to keep my arm in one position. It was because of that position that I got a back spasm located under or near the right shoulder blade and around the nape of the neck. Tried hot shower, no luck. I tried 3 different over the counter pain meds. They didnt help. I tried a heat cream it didnt help. I also tried a prescribed muscle relaxant, it didnt work. This now the 3rd day of stiffness. The first 2 days were very painful, however today it seem to have reduced somewhat. Do you have any suggestion for future episodes. A home remedy perhaps. What do you do for a back spasm? I REALLY want to know!
3 responses
@singing1227 (315)
• United States
4 Jul 08
Don't underestimate the relief you might get from massage and guided stretching. Several people I know who suffer from chronic back pain do yoga and other guided stretching classes. If the pain is really bad like you describe, it might be worth the money for a professional massage. It would not need to be that long if the therapist just focused on your back. He/She might also have other ideas to help you.
Hope this is useful!
@dongsting (190)
• China
4 Jul 08
I am sorry to hear that,ben!You said the medicines didn't work,did you use topical medicine?or just oral medicines?
Do not take hot shower,it's not saft when you are not comfortable.You could buy a new towel,wring out the towel after washing it in hot water.(130°F),then cover the towel to the affected part for 1-3 minutes.Try this several times.Sometimes when my leg spasms,I do so.I think it may be a bit useful.
Acupuncture can reduce your pain markedly,you have to call the doctors first.I never tried acupuncture,so I am not sure weather it is useful.
Wish you get rid of the pain as fast as possible.
@fwidman (11514)
• United States
4 Jul 08
I have a bad back and constant spasms. I take Tylenol PM for my back, and it usually works. I'm surprised that the muscle relaxer didn't work. I used to take those when I had insurance. Now I just take the PM
I hope the spasms go away, they really are hard to deal with.
