Hurt Back

[Huckle]

This morning I followed someones advice on lifting my washing machine in a jerking twisting motion with your lower back and not your legs when the correct advice should have been DO NOT lift with your back in a jerking twisting motion but with your legs resulting in what I can only guess is a sprain which feels like it's on fire.

I refuse to burden the nhs by calling an ambulance and will wait the dr's out on monday.

I have heat and ice packs. Which should I use first, heat then ice or ice then heat? I've already taken paraceuticals to dampen the pain so can function though I can't lift anything heavy.

[Mosaic]

I reckon so- your arms might get tired though

[Huckle]

Well I'm going to have a hot toddy using brandy and honey which should help break through the pain barrier and give me enough energy to help stay upright

[Huckle]

mosaic is it the lie on your back with a pillow under your legs position?

[scorpiojo]

How many paraceuticals have you taken?

[gness]

Any man worth his salt knows that a masseuse is the only answer......so if you're male.... xx

[Huckle]

2 at 10 and 2 at 4

[Huckle]

Yes I'm male but I couldn't fathom another man massaging me but thanks for the offer.

[scorpiojo]

LOL

[Huckle]

Well I'm off to try some walking lunges,some dolphins and some soft lower back exercises then hot toddy then shower in an hour. Hopefully I'll be back if I'm not too tired. Bless you all for your help.

[Tilly2]

Let's hope for some relief.

[gness]

Well...that clears the not set gender......and I wasn't offering....but you don't know what you've missed....xxx

[murraymints]

sounds like a job for minty and gness inc. I will bring the linament if you bring the bandages..and the booze...

[gness]

I will, Minty....and a rolling pin..... x

[murraymints]

perhaps I'll toss the shackles and chains in my bag...could come in handy ! x

[woofgang]

Ice or heat makes no difference at all, do what you feel will be most helpful. I find ice better but seriously either will help. Sit stand or lie in whatever position gives you the least pain. Do keep moving within the limits of your pain, don't stint the pain relief. If you have it and there is no reason not to, you can do the alternating doses of paracetamol and ibuprofen thing. Don't try and get in the bath or down onto the floor, especially if you are alone in the house!!
Final comment, its rare but should be said. If you need to pee or pass a bowel movement and find that you can't, then no messing, call 999. Its not common but possible for a back injury to result in muscle paralysis that can interfere with going to the loo and this needs to be addressed quickly if it happens.