Lower Back Pain

[Patsy33]

When I got off chair earlier, bottom of back felt stiff, strained and painful. Difficult to bend down. Think I've caught what you had Alba! Any advice?..

[murraymints]

hot watty botty ?

[dannyk13]

A hot water bottle applied to where it hurts often gives some relief(speaking from experience)

[albaqwerty]

Voltarol and rest.

Back pain is nasty :-(

Hope you feel better soon xx

[woofgang]

I use a bag of frozen peas for back pain and voltarol gel if I need to move. Rest it yes but keep moving within the limits of your pain.

[Sqad]

Voltarol and "light exercising"
Bed rest has little effect and may make it worse, as the pain is due to muscle spasm which can be relieved by simple but controlled exercise... walking, cooking, household chores.

[Patsy33]

Thank you all. Since I've been up and about a bit more, it's eased off a bit. Will rub some Voltarol in if I have some. Will try hot water bottle too.

[murraymints]

hope it is better soon Patsy xx

[Patsy33]

Thank you xx