back pain

i have this really bad back pain at the moment :frown:

its like all down one side of my back, right by my spine, there is like a point in the middle of my back that really hurts, and when i try an rub it or something its like a big lump that like.. sort of clicks around.. dunno how else to explain it!!

its really uncomfortable!! I dunno if its worth going to the doc's with.. reckon i need to, or should i just take painkillers? anything I can do other than take painkillers? cos i dont really like to do so. would like.. massage or something help or should i leave the crazy lump alone!! lol

cheers guys! any advice is good

Reply 1

hester

lessthanthree

well, have you banged it?

What's your posture usually like?

Massage is usually for muscular problems, and this sounds like you actually have a spinal complaint. It won't be helped by massage.

It's probably nothing, but with lumps [ESPECIALLY ones by the spine] you can never be too cautious. Go get it checked out, and try not to fiddle with it.

didnt bang it, but i do have bad posture.. am trying to get it better though

it feels muscular, i thought it was, cos its like a strong ache, like when you pull a muscle, but its the lump that worrys me.. surely thats not muscle!!

Reply 2

danni_bella

hester

If it's muscular, then you're lucky (or luckiER then if the ache wasn't muscular :eek:

), but you should prolly see a physio and in the meantime, do some back extensions. They're quite good and try to keep your posture as straight as poss :cool:

Hope you get better soon :smile:

Luv Danni xox

Reply 3

Sam_B

go to an osteopath :biggrin:

Reply 4

Trousers

Sam_B

go to an osteopath :biggrin:

Best advice on this thread so far! Both my mother and I have weird backs and the only thing that's helped with both has been a trip to the osteopath.

Unless it's something like a cyst, it will be a muscular problem (possibly brought on by your spine being the wrong shape - either just naturally or from having bad posture). Although I can't stand them when it comes to backs, I suggest you go to your GP first to rule out cysts and such-like. If the GP thinks it's a muscular problem, see if you can get referred to an osteopath (it won't work, but you might as well try). In the meantime, you'll probably be prescribed some anti-inflammatories (if not, get some anyway - Nurofen does wonders for my back).

Step two: Book yourself an appointment with an osteopath, but tread carefully. The one I used to go to in Plymouth was absolutely brilliant, but I went to one in London a while ago and she just made it worse. You can't afford to make it worse, and I really despise her for what she did to me (while taking my money).

The osteopath won't just massage your aching muscles - he or she will give you tips on posture and a few exercises to make sure it doesn't happen again, if he or she is worth the money.

Where do you live? If you're in Devon or South London, I can recommend a couple of excellent ones (and tell you a particular one to avoid).

EDIT: Just looked at your post again and saw that you're in Cornwall - can you get to Plymouth easily? If so, get an appointment with a chap called David Moody in Ivybridge. I'll PM you with the phone number if you're interested.

Reply 5

parsimony

painkillers will just suppress the pain temporarily but wont remove it completely..so they are good for short-time relief but not for long-time treatment
as mentioned before: osteopath is a good idea..but try to find one that uses shiatsu or rolfing - these two massage methods do really help ( I know it my self )

[EDIT]: oh and btw I hope you will get better soon :wink: