Night Elf Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 DH and I lifted a tv, walked it out of the house and put it into the car to take to the recycling facility. I knew I hurt my back while we were walking it out. I could feel the strain in my very lower back. I didn't get out of the car until we got to the grocery store and it hurt to move, but not a great deal. Then in the store, I was reaching down to the bottom shelf and couldn't reach. It hurt to bend over. By the time I left the store and got into the car, I was in a lot of pain. I came home, took ibuprofen and have a heating pad on my back. I'm sitting up rather than reclining because that is what my chiropractor told me to do when I hurt my hip/back area a couple of months ago. I did not twist my body while holding the tv. It hurts on both sides. What else can I do to mend it? I can take it easy until Monday afternoon when I have to take ds to the doctor. Is heat right? It really feels good. Do I ice it? Do I try to sit still or get up and walk it out every so often? Right now I don't feel I can move. Even readjusting myself sitting down hurts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 I've been told ice, not heat, even though heat might feel good, for the first 24-48 hours after injury. Something about the cold helps to reduce inflammation and promote healing. 20 minutes on/20 off. I'm sorry you're hurting. Found this link: http://blog.gameready.com/blog/bid/355550/heat-or-cold-which-is-best-for-back-strain-treatment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-rap Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 That's happened to me about three times in my life. What helped most was to lie down flat on my back on the floor. I'd put some cushioning under me, and a pillow or two for my head. But the hardness of the floor really helped. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 Generally as above with ice, ibuprofen, walk, sit up straight or lie down. I’m really sorry . Back pain is miserable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 Ok, I'm icing 20 minutes on and off for a while. I can't believe I did this. I might lay on the floor in a little while. I can't move yet. It hurts too much and the idea of getting down on the floor is extremely scary. I have a yoga mat and I can lay a quilt on top of it and it would still be harder than my bed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 Would a back brace help? I used to have one but we don't know where it is. I wonder if we can find one at a drugstore with arm, wrist and leg braces? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 I like a back brace. They do sell them at the drug store. You can lie on a bed , the couch, the yoga mat. Right now go wherever is easiest . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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