My day sucked!!!

[Nomad74]

I had to reschedule all my jobs forbtoday until Sunday. This morning I was stretching a carpet with my power stretcher and kicker when I blew out my lower back. I actually thing that my constant coughing from all the ash did the damnage and the kicker finished me off. I laid on the floor and could not get up. I ended up skipping the second room, put my tools back into van, and somehow managed to clean 400 sqft of carpet.

I’m now home on the couch and I can’t even walk. Praying I feel better tomorrow. My schedule is completely slammed right now until the 3rd.

Anyone know how to treat a lower back that went out? It’s like all the muscles just went limp. I cant even support myself when walking.

I took the following pic when I was locked up on the floor. I found it commical that I couldn’t get up.

 

[Hack Attack]

Suckdom sorry to hear

I've had back issues for years, lower back issues that cause limb weakness can sometimes be helped with rolling a tennis ball under the arch of your foot with weight on it. If it hurts like hell rolling the tennis ball it will help as its a connected pressure point

 

[Nomad74]

Suckdom sorry to hear

I've had back issues for years, lower back issues that cause limb weakness can sometimes be helped with rolling a tennis ball under the arch of your foot with weight on it. If it hurts like hell rolling the tennis ball it will help as its a connected pressure point

My wife is fetching me a tennis ball now

 

[Jim Williams]

Oh man. Sorry to hear that. Might be time to go see a chiropractor. A few folks I know swear by them.

 

[FredC]

You sure you didn't do it taking that pic? Seems more likely....

Go to doc/uc and get some relaxers

 

[Old Coastie]

I use Methocarbamol, a muscle relaxer. Your doctor could phone in something better, perhaps. Then Naproxin (Aleve) for pain and the inflammation. Avoid hydrocodone unless you just need it.

Hit the muscle relaxant hard for three days.
Stay off your feet unless you have two good canes or a rollator. Don’t be an ass and try to be tough, it’ll cost you more days.

 

[hogjowl]

Laying on the couch is one of the worst things you can do. If you don’t keep moving, it’ll get worse. Sit up in a recliner and make yourself walk occasionally.

And go see a Chiropractor.

 

[hogjowl]

And Toastie is an idiot

 

[Old Coastie]

And Toastie is an idiot

Kiss my ripe, royal, rotund and ready ass.

 

[steve_64]

Find a good message therapist. They need to work out the cramped muscles and a good one will straighten you out first time.

But you will cramp back up of you don't rest for at least two days after.

Bunch of ibuprofen help too.

 

[Nomad74]

Ugh. Guys. I’m not trying to be difficult, but I just don’t have time to go to a doctor. I don’t even have a family doctor. I’ve been on a waiting list for two months for a doctor. There is a real shortage in my area.

I took three adville and three Motrin. I have three good sized jobs tomorrow. I gotta be in shape by 8am tomorrow.

 

[Cleanworks]

Laying on the couch is one of the worst things you can do. If you don’t keep moving, it’ll get worse. Sit up in a recliner and make yourself walk occasionally.

And go see a Chiropractor.

Says the Napster

 

[FredC]

Ugh. Guys. I’m not trying to be difficult, but I just don’t have time to go to a doctor.
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well....suck it up then



advil and motrin huh.........same thing

 

[Bob Pruitt]

Anyway to get some help? Not sure you will be functional for awhile. That was my experience anyway.
Longer term is lose weight and strengthen the core. Stretch before you even get out of bed...I know because I've been there.
Sorry Damon.

 

[FredC]

Put some bacon on it

 

[Dolly Llama]

1000 mg acetaminophen (Tylenol) 800 mg ibuprofen (Motrin) combined
all that crAp you eat with no indigestion , your stomach shouldn't have a problem with that dosage

and why haven't you found a wingman yet?
Told you not to try to kill yourself alone this summer

NOW you know why

Your not 35 anymore Poopsie

.L.T.A.

 

[hogjowl]

And you’re not a doctor Mullet

 

[Dolly Llama]

Laying on the couch is one of the worst things you can do. If you don’t keep moving, it’ll get worse. Sit up in a recliner and make yourself walk occasionally.

And go see a Chiropractor.

Thanks Dr Mow Ron

..L.T.A.

 

[Nomad74]

I don’t even have any whiskey or vodka in the house. What a boring night.

 

[BradFenstermaker]

 

[BradFenstermaker]

I deal with chronic back problems several times. These exercises 2 x a day.

Heating pad helps loosen too.

I have put off chiropractors for years but probably going to look for one soon.
My back is getting better from blowout last Wednesday

 

[Kenny Hayes]

I haven’t read all this, I just can’t. One of best best combos I found to work quickly for me was a Dones back relief and Motrin. I was always like you, had to keep rolling.

 

[JohnHawkP]

Hope it isn't too serious.

Maybe look at preventive measures and a chiro is worthwhile.

Trust you feel better soon.

 

[SamIam]

I had to reschedule all my jobs forbtoday until Sunday. This morning I was stretching a carpet with my power stretcher and kicker when I blew out my lower back. I actually thing that my constant coughing from all the ash did the damnage and the kicker finished me off. I laid on the floor and could not get up. I ended up skipping the second room, put my tools back into van, and somehow managed to clean 400 sqft of carpet.

I’m now home on the couch and I can’t even walk. Praying I feel better tomorrow. My schedule is completely slammed right now until the 3rd.

Anyone know how to treat a lower back that went out? It’s like all the muscles just went limp. I cant even support myself when walking.

I took the following pic when I was locked up on the floor. I found it commical that I couldn’t get up.



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Salan pas patch’s and Advil or ibuprofen, and rest and for god sakes highera helper

 

[SamIam]

The wierd thing about back problems is they flair up so mundane it’s unpredictable.

If I were slow I would come help you for a 805!

 

[SamIam]

I’m good for at least one blow out a year

 

[SamIam]

https://www.target.com/p/salonpas-p...VkPhkCh2WyQLxEAQYASABEgLOpvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[BIG WOOD]

I strongly suggest getting fish oil pills for joints. It's like wd40 for the joints. I'm taking it now for my shoulder pain, and it's giving me some relief.

 

[Steve Lawrence]

If you've got time to lay on the couch you've got time to go see a chiropractor.

 

[Nomad74]

Got three jobs today. Getting out of bed was not a fun experience. I did the stretches before getting out of bed. I couldn't bend over to put on my shorts. I'm a little better than last night but still in pretty bad shape. Hopefully If I keep moving around things will feel better. I don't wish this on anyone. I feel like someone kicked my feet out from under me.