Pinched Nerve--Lower Back

livestar

So I just got back from the doctor and it turns out that I have a pinched nerve, I knew that damned trainer messed me up...

Anyway, I'm all signed up for PT and have my medication. But, for those who've experienced this, are there any exercises, massages, or anything else i can do to get back to normal?

Thanks!

livestar

BUMP

Anyone??? Please help!

clarebrad

Hi

I had a slight pinched nerve on lower back about a month ago. Was so frustrating. However didn't want to make it worse. First few days was really sore. I rested for a few days and did walks with my dogs, just easy ones. Then once felt bit better would go on bike at the gym, kept away from weights at gym, but at least kept the routine of doing of excercise. Mine wasn't too bad, so probably about 2 weeks was all good. Good luck but when is your back you have to be very careful. Plus be very careful with trainers there are some duds out there. Hope you get better as really effects you when your back is sore is horrible. Seeing Physio might be good too.

JNick77

I had a disc protrusion last year that rubbed against some nerve and caused the muscle on the left-side of my back and left leg to spasm horribly and my PT said that some of the nerves got caught in the muscles. I went to the PT for a while and got occasional massages and it helps but there's a chance you will always have some discomfort.

Nikon72

Don't blame the trainer man. Chances are your back problems stem from genetics, past injury or a sedentary lifestyle. I had three ruptured discs and a fractured vertebrae while in college. I played football most of my childhood and teenage years and was a gymnast in college. The specialist had me get a CT scan and he informed me it was genetic disorder that most men have and after years of sports my back was shot. I had two minimal-invasive surgeries (laparoscopic surgery) and my pain almost completely went away. From time to time I have back aches or the occasional shooting pain down my leg, but it never stops me from working out. My doctor and my mother (a physician herself) has always told me that pain is relative. If you can handle it, walk, run or lift weights. Of course, every circumstance is different. Just letting you know that a back problem is not what it use to be. Best advice: If it hurts take long walks instead of hitting the gym, if you access to a pool do that instead. And no matter what, get your core strong as hell and get as flexible as possible. Oh and don't ever sit on a couch unless you absolutely have to i.e. a party, Sunday football and what not.

jenniferdances1

I've had a problems with my lower back for years. I feel your pain. It sucks. The things that work the best for me are Naproxen, the occasional muscle relaxer, rest, ICE, BIOFREEZE (It's an analgesic balm and it is WONDERFUL!). Also, I have found that going to the chiropractor helps my back to feel better a lot faster. I tried PT once after I hurt my back and I just felt like it was a waste. I could have gone to the chiropractor and spent half the money and felt better in half the time. I hope you feel better soon!

dexfatpants

I've had a problems with my lower back for years. I feel your pain. It sucks. The things that work the best for me are Naproxen, the occasional muscle relaxer, rest, ICE, BIOFREEZE (It's an analgesic balm and it is WONDERFUL!). Also, I have found that going to the chiropractor helps my back to feel better a lot faster. I tried PT once after I hurt my back and I just felt like it was a waste. I could have gone to the chiropractor and spent half the money and felt better in half the time. I hope you feel better soon!

This! I also had to do traction treatments at the chiropractor to stretch my spine so that my discs were not pinching the nerve. There are a lot of exercises you can do. Here are some that I googled http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htgyPKNHUls

livestar

Thank you all so much! I do a fair bit of walking already in addition to 5 days on the elliptical, but I'm gonna step up the walks big time and take up swimming. Number one priority is to strengthen this core! Got a PT appointment for tomorrow at 7:30am, so hopefully this will be over sooner rather than later.

Thanks again :flowerforyou:

Glassgal01

I have had back pain on and off for many years, best thing that ever really helped me was P.T. keeping up with the exercises they show you to do to strengthen your core is key even after your back is healed. And moist heat pads with the occasional needed Aleve pills. Also walking and moveing about instead of alot of sitting helps. Hope your feeling better soon.

Nikon72

Great to hear. PT is the best thing to give the core a jump start. If you're lucky, the PT facility will have a pool so you can workout in and learn some great exercises. Also, a Chiropractor is somewhat holistic and traction is no longer a viable option when it comes to back recovery. Do the research. Core strength, not rest or laying down, is the best. Ultimately surgery is the last resort, but if it comes to that make sure it is to treat pain not injury, meaning minimal invasive surgery....in and out in five hours, six weeks recovery.