Back pains = no fun!
By Michelle
@infatuatedbby (94909)
United States
October 31, 2016 2:02am CST
I have occasional back pains that come and go. I have been to the doctors multiple times and the urgent care in the past and they can't do anything about it. They just tell me to resort to pain medication, which I won't take. I have to try to do some yoga or go swimming to relieve my back pains the natural way. It feels like pinching of the nerves. 
Not fun at all! I did get x-rays too and the report said my back is slightly not straight but nothing severe.
When you're in pain - do you go the natural method or settle with medication?
Not fun at all! I did get x-rays too and the report said my back is slightly not straight but nothing severe.
When you're in pain - do you go the natural method or settle with medication?21 people like this
25 responses
@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
31 Oct 16
I try to go without any medicines for anything - only with serious headaches I might take something. I have tried acupuncture for leg injuries in skating and that helped. I have tried some acupressure and reflexology (stuff I find online) and that sometimes relieves certain pains. My sister in law has ongoing lower back issues - and yoga seems to help her.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
1 Nov 16
I am scared to do acupuncture or a chiropractor! My parents tried them out and it didn't work for them. I do try to go without medication. Right now - I feel better doing stretches. :) I do, do stretches on a regular basis but I guess it can be the way I laid or just randomly.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
2 Nov 16
@much2say Oh I see! I am totally afraid of needles though!
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@much2say (57760)
• Los Angeles, California
2 Nov 16
@infatuatedbby Maybe I have a high tolerance for pain 
. But seriously, they are very small needles and it's not like they poke you deeply or anything. You just sit there with the needles for whatever time they prescribe - in the meantime you are supposed to relax - I've even fallen asleep!!
. But seriously, they are very small needles and it's not like they poke you deeply or anything. You just sit there with the needles for whatever time they prescribe - in the meantime you are supposed to relax - I've even fallen asleep!!1 person likes this
@mysimplelot (1347)
• Calcutta, India
1 Nov 16
Some exercises are good though yes we can ride bicycle.
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@youless (114117)
• Guangzhou, China
31 Oct 16
Sometimes I have this problem. I will do some stretches and I really think this is health. I heard that the best way is to have a swimming. Swimming is good for it. Since I don't often swim, so doing the stretches will be easy and practical.
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@youless (114117)
• Guangzhou, China
1 Nov 16
@infatuatedbby You don't have to swim in the water. But the water will relax all of your body and perhaps this is why it is good for your back pain.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
1 Nov 16
Yes - the doctors recommend swimming. I don't often go to the pool since it's not convenient and you can't really swim in the beach (I am not that great of a swimmer) but I will do more stretches.
I got my back injury last year after going on the roller coaster multiple times back to back.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
2 Nov 16
@youless Ah makes sense. It is getting cold now to go to the beach though but maybe on a sunny day.
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@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
1 Nov 16
@infatuatedbby So sorry to hear that, I hope will be fine.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
1 Nov 16
I recently got a new mattress at my boyfriends' and my house mattress at my parents' house is relatively new. It is because last year, I went on the rollercoaster and got injured from going multiple of times. My body was not used to be thrown all over (from the ride) 
I had pain immediately the next day and seek medical assistance. Now I get ongoing main but it comes/goes.
Yesterday was major - today I am doing better. I hope to heal by tomorrow. 
I had pain immediately the next day and seek medical assistance. Now I get ongoing main but it comes/goes.
Yesterday was major - today I am doing better. I hope to heal by tomorrow. 1 person likes this
@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
1 Nov 16
@salonga Thank you!!
I am feeling better now.
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@kevin1877uk (36987)
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1 Nov 16
I'm the same there, once you have a bad back always got one. About 6 years ago, my was really bad, couldn't really move, was sent to physio and she gave me some back strengthing exercises do which I did for a time, Try Googling it.
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@kevin1877uk (36987)
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2 Nov 16
@infatuatedbby Glad, you are feeling better, yes do look up strengthening exercises. I know I really need to do some, my back not always good, once a bad back, you will always have problems with it at some point.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
2 Nov 16
@kevin1877uk Yes - you are right! I will have to strength my back, thanks.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
1 Nov 16
Thank you I will look for back strengthening exercises! Last year, I went on the rollercoaster back to back multiple of times since there was no lines - my body was just not used to be thrown all over, then the next day I was in major pain. Since then I get occasional back pains where it feels like my nerve is pinching and I cannot move or itch out of bed literally.
It is day 3 now and I am feeling better.
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
31 Oct 16
Since your spine is slightly out of whack @infatuatedbby , yoga and stretching can help 'realign' the spine. Or seeing a chiropractor. My spine on the other hand; has fractured discs, collapsed discs and there is no fluid cushions between the discs. This is in not only the cervical, but also the thorasic and lumbar regions. I went from being 5'11" to 5'8". Major surgery is my only option; which I refuse sooooo, when I am in pain (which is constant), I take only a baby aspirin (when the pain is above a 10) and use Icy Hot Patches.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
1 Nov 16
@nanette64 I am not a fan of roller coasters - but I went ahead at a team building event from my previous job. There were no lines and we went a few times.
I am sorry to hear that. Are you okay now?
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
31 Oct 16
I will do more stretches and try yoga now - thank you.
I got back pains after going on roller coasters last year back to back. The next day, I felt like I injured my back from being flipped in all sorts of positions from the ride that I was not used to. Now my back occasionally will get pains.
I am sorry to hear about your spine. Did something happen and that's how you got fractures/collapse discs?
Surgery is really scary especially for our backs/spinal.
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@nanette64 (20363)
• Fairfield, Texas
1 Nov 16
@infatuatedbby People don't realize that roller coasters are similar to having a car accident and suffering whiplash. My husband was a physical abuser. I've had my head shoved through walls, my back slammed into door jams, thrown from a car at 35mph, thrown down stairs, etc.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
1 Nov 16
I need to try some natural remedies. I just stretch and twist my body
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
1 Nov 16
@SIMPLYD I actually got back pains from riding the roller coasters
@SIMPLYD (90717)
• Philippines
1 Nov 16
@infatuatedbby That's good . It means they're just sore muscles . 
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
31 Oct 16
that pinching is worrisome. which part of your back?
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@hereandthere (45628)
• Philippines
1 Nov 16
@infatuatedbby how come none of them prescribed physical therapy?
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
31 Oct 16
Our vet's wife taught me a trick that works like a charm. Lie on the floor on your back with knees bent, and tush almost against a sofa. Slowly stretch your arms to the side and over your head to lie on the floor. Do several times. It feels so good, too.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
1 Nov 16
I will have to try that, thank you!
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
1 Nov 16
@infatuatedbby I truly hope it helps your spine! Let me know.
@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
1 Nov 16
I have not used a heat pack yet, I should try that - thank you.
I am like you also, I try not to use medication unless it is the last resort, same as when I am sick too.
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@CRK109 (14556)
• United States
3 Nov 16
@infatuatedbby Heat really does seem to help me a lot. I use it when I'm sitting (watching television or reading) or when I'm in bed laying down. I think it just relaxes all the muscles.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
1 Nov 16
It isn't severe or anything according to them. It's just pain I will have to ride out! But it lasts 3-4 days and I will be good for a few months.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
1 Nov 16
@Jenning It's gone now.. it will come back though. :(
@Jenning (2016)
• Nigeria
1 Nov 16
@infatuatedbby Don't ever try to manage pain, never! Deal with it.....Get rid of it completely.
@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
1 Nov 16
@Ayuriny Thanks for the suggestion - I will ask him later.
@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
1 Nov 16
Massages would be nice. I need to ask my boyfriend, lol.
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@amandajay (23262)
• New Zealand
5 Nov 16
Swimming and yoga...best ways to relieve any pain. Me also get back pains because sometimes I used to work while carrying my baby in one hand
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
5 Nov 16
Oh I see! Yes I will need to do swimming and yoga.
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@XinfulThotz (4136)
• Singapore, Singapore
31 Oct 16
i will normally just take painkiller.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
1 Nov 16
He-he! I hate taking any form of pills.
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@XinfulThotz (4136)
• Singapore, Singapore
1 Nov 16
@infatuatedbby same as my friend
same as my friend1 person likes this
@dfollin (27267)
• United States
31 Oct 16
I have ton's of back and many other chronic pain, I have Fibromyalgia and Arthritis. I do not like pain killers, just something you can get addicted to or pass away like my husband did from Sepsis, GI Bleeding and Liver Cancer. I use natural methods such as herbs,essential oils, eating right and exercise.
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@dfollin (27267)
• United States
2 Nov 16
@infatuatedbby Thank you and no it is not healthy.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
1 Nov 16
I am sorry to hear your husband passed. It is not healthy to take a lot of medication, pain killers, etc. But you are right natural methods is the way to go.
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@CaptAlbertWhisker (32760)
• Calgary, Alberta
31 Oct 16
I use menthol based topical lineaments to get rid of the pain. Do not try it though if your skin is sensitive against camphor.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
1 Nov 16
Oh I have not tried that before.
Thanks for the suggestion.
@ricki_911 (21625)
• Toronto, Ontario
31 Oct 16
I have this as well. Also, doesn't help that I stand on my feet at work. I tend to take it easy, have a hot bathe, and swing does help.
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@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
31 Oct 16
I don't know, the back pain I had actually caused by the uric acid. But also probably sitting here more than two hours, causing back pain. I agree with you however, that it's no fun. It makes me feel like an old man.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
1 Nov 16
I never heard of uric acid.
It makes me feel old when I tell people I have back pain. I injured my back from riding the roller coaster back to back multiple times last year.
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@Juliaacv (56207)
• Canada
31 Oct 16
For something like this I would grin and bear it.
I say that because when I was a teenager I fractured 2 vertebrae in my back, and after you've had a broken back, you experience back pain occasionally forever, but nothing in comparison to the pain when it first happened or during that first 6 or 8 weeks following it.
Remaining more active by swimming is a good idea, have you tried a heating pad on it when it is really bad?
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
1 Nov 16
I have not tried a heating pad yet - but I will try that, thank you.
Yes, I could never imagine fracturing pain would feel like as this is a baby injury only. It lasts a few days and comes/goes.
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@mysimplelot (1347)
• Calcutta, India
1 Nov 16
What fun they will make you cry. It happens to me also but I have not consulted any Doctor so far.
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@infatuatedbby (94909)
• United States
1 Nov 16
Are you baring with the pain? My pain is just occasionally.
