Pain in the back

[GeorgeCBR]

Ok, so i hurt my back shovelling swarf at work last friday, i spent all weekend resting, laying down etc. I rang my boss on monday who suggested that i get to college, so i did after going to my doctor. My GP told me to take 800mg of ibuprofen every five to six hours. I follow the instructions, and due to me taking these i couldnt work the machines at college, so i sat and did written work. I was feeling drowsy all day.

Anyway, on tuesday, i go to work in pain, told my boss the situation with the medication. He said i should wait for the foreman to come in. So i did, he gave me some "easy on the back" work, which involved greasing teeth while the product was hanging at a decent height. I was getting stiff, and my back was hurting after greasing 7 of these. (about an hour of work) So i asked if i could go home, and i did. I took tuesday and today off, but im worried about taking tomorrow and friday (half day) off incase they think im milking it.

Basically i dont want to fuck my back for life, and even after the ibuprofen, the pain is still there. I dont want my company thinking im taking the piss either...

So do i go to work tomorrow in and firday in pain?
Or take them off and hope my work dont get assy?

I've only been working there 8 months :/
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[rotax81]

get back to your GP and tell him what you have said here. i had to have 5 weeks off for a similar problem a few years ago.
no point risking permanent problems dude
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[GeorgeCBR]

Great, the worst thing is, im scared of it in a way, dont want to twist and make it worse.

It wont always be like this will it?
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[steve32]

if your back is still hurting after about 7days you should go back to your Gp and ask to be refered to a neuro- surgen to get it looked at.

i damaged my back in 2005 doing some house repairs and i didnt get it looked at and carried on working and i later found out that i squished the disk between l4-l5 and they had to go in and remove parts of the disk that op was about a 1year and half ago and it didnt work so now ive goto go back in hospital in weeks time to get it operated on again

but i was told by the neuro- surgeon that if i stopped working and got to the hospital sooner than i did they could have fixed the problem before it got to the point of surgery
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[rotax81]

[GeorgeCBR]

Its almost been a week since it happened, if it persists ill go down that route, thanks

What sort of exercises? I have a relativly weak lower back aswell, but my doctor said because im tall (6ft4) and slightly overwieght im more likely to get little problems such as the one i have.
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[ms51ves3]

I tore an upper back muscle in August after having some minor back pains at work (which I assume was a minor tear). I was in agony for a couple of weeks but it slowly got better.

I diagnosed myself using Wikipedia, it said it would heal within 4-6 weeks and it did. I started doing chin ups after it, had some minor back pain again so took a break but now it's fine and probably stronger than before (because of the chin ups).

When it happened did you hear a tear and then it was hard to move?

[GeorgeCBR]

I twisted and it was a harsh stabbing pain, i was in agony for friday/saturday/sunday but since its softened off and im more flexible, still stiff, and the pain does come back when im near to taking the next medication
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[GeorgeCBR]

So just a normal style workout that incorperates the back? Maybe some swimming thrown in aswell. I reckon i could do soft work outs to strengthen my back, and who knows, if it sticks i could further it.

Can you book a physio session through your GP?
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[GeorgeCBR]

I think i will mate, thanks for the help, been great.
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[MattHirst]

Swimming is a really good exercise for back injuries as it is a non-weight bearing exercise. Hydro-therapy is a very common type of physio for people with back injuries.
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[ZRX61]

Could be worse.. Mate of mine (mid 30's) went to the hospital about back ache, few tests & xrays etc.. verdict: cancer of the spine. Never left the hospital after that first visit & died 5 weeks later....

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[Annabella]

Swimming if very good for back pain, concetrate on your core strength and you will be better able to support yourself.

After headbutting a roadsign and landing on the gas cooker in my rucksack seven years ago I've had problems and pain with my back - the only thing that really keeps it painless is proper posture and exercise.
To strengthen your lower back specifically you can do an exercise I was given by a physio:
Lie on your front, with your legs straight and your hands, palms up, by your side.
Slowly and gently lift your legs and arms a couple of inches off the floor, being mindful not to strain your neck (you can always try with a small pillow under your chin). Hold that position and count to ten. Relax, and repeat.


Or there are a number to try here:
https://www.osteopathclinic.com/exercises/lumbar.html
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[Irezumi aka Reuben]

Your muscle has been stretched and needs to be tightened up through toning excercises. Doing weights will make no difference. You need to work on core strength through stretching and bodyqeight excrecises only.

Also get someone to take a picture of you standing normally. How good is your posture? Most people have back problems due to poor posture and all the stretching/excercising/medicines in the world wont cure the pain unless you have correct posture.

Edit: Just seen that Annabella has already typed what I have.

[Tonka]

+1 for the Core Strength exercises

Most common cause of 'apparently random' lower back pain is poor abdominal strength and as a considerable number of people carry excess weight on their tummies this exacerbates the problem.

I hurt my back badly after a fall from a horse (yeah, I know ) and I had to take life pretty gently for the best part of 2 years. Swimming was brilliant for mobility and keeping me sane until I could get back to other stuff.

Take care with the painkillers though, as it doesn't take long for the dosage to ramp up and addictions to kick in. Make sure you keep on at your GP to make sure you're on the road to recovery and support you at work.
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[MattHirst]

[Clanger]

Go see an osteo/chiro, then opt for some massage on lower back (specialist sports therapist), then do the exercises Annabella has recommended.

In the meantime, use cold ice packs, or biofreeze or TENS machine to relieve the pressure in your muscles, as they will seize up automatically to protect the pained area. Avoid deep heat!

I use glucosamine & green lipped mussel oil tablets, and usually my back pain is alleviated.
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[Clanger]

Oh and in bed, sleeping with a cushion or pillow between your knees helps keep the pelvis aligned and therefore helps the back.

(If I lie on my back, I have the pillow tucked under both knees, when I roll on the side, between the knees.)
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